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US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

US senators press Intel over ties to firm with sanctioned units

Six bipartisan senators demand Intel explain its relationship with blacklisted semiconductor equipment maker ACM Research due to national security concerns involving Chinese military-connected companies.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

US senators press Intel over ties to firm with sanctioned units

Six bipartisan senators demand Intel explain its relationship with blacklisted semiconductor equipment maker ACM Research due to national security concerns involving Chinese military-connected companies.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Trump Admin Lawyer Applies To Be Law School Dean, Suggests It Might Help Investigations Go Away - Above the Law

Joshua Kleinfeld's application for dean at George Mason University raises ethical concerns amid ongoing investigations into the university's DEI policies.
#ai-governance
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The three key questions at the heart of the Pentagon's fight with Anthropic | Fortune

The Pentagon-Anthropic conflict raises fundamental questions about private company control over AI use in defense, democratic governance, and consequences for policy disagreement.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: What's actually at stake? | TechCrunch

Anthropic refuses military use of its AI for mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, clashing with Defense Secretary Hegseth over who controls powerful AI systems and their deployment.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The three key questions at the heart of the Pentagon's fight with Anthropic | Fortune

#cybersecurity
Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The U.S. government seeks private sector involvement in cyber defense, but clarity on offensive roles remains uncertain.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The U.S. government seeks private sector involvement in cyber defense, but clarity on offensive roles remains uncertain.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'DG Competition'

Anthony Whelan is a leading candidate for the DG for Competition role in the EU, having extensive experience in EU civil service and law.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

DHS intelligence office restructuring would still keep it under ODNI oversight

The White House plans to restructure DHS's intelligence unit while maintaining its oversight under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
#section-702
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Who is running US foreign policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill

The conversation reveals that the ongoing conflict raises critical questions about the motivations behind US foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel's role in shaping military strategies.
World politics
#pentagon
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Defense Department Lawyering Almost As Good As Hegseth's Pullups - Above the Law

The Pentagon's press policy has been repeatedly voided by the courts, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Defense Department and media access.
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

US court refuses to stay Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' blacklisting of Anthropic

The federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic, conflicting with a California court's earlier decision.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Defense Department Lawyering Almost As Good As Hegseth's Pullups - Above the Law

The Pentagon's press policy has been repeatedly voided by the courts, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Defense Department and media access.
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

US court refuses to stay Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' blacklisting of Anthropic

The federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic, conflicting with a California court's earlier decision.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Computer engineer claims he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given 'bananas' server access at top Irish cybersecurity company

A cyber-security firm reprimanded an engineer for discriminatory comments regarding an Israeli company's access to its servers amid concerns about Palestinian genocide.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

OpenAI Staffers Horrified When Senior Leadership Hatched "Insane" Plan to Pit World Governments Against Each Other

OpenAI leaders proposed a controversial plan to leverage geopolitical tensions for profit, alarming staff and raising ethical concerns.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

Why Australia Needs a National Spy Museum

Many of the foundations that have underpinned Australia's security, prosperity and democracy are being tested: social cohesion is eroding, trust in institutions is declining, intolerance is growing, even truth itself is being undermined by conspiracy, mis- and disinformation.
World politics
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Harvard leaders salute National Security Fellows - Harvard Gazette

Harvard maintains a strong connection with the military through shared values and the service of students and alumni over the years.
#ai
fromFortune
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Information security

ODNI is building a framework to boost spy agencies' AI adoption

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is enhancing AI adoption for cybersecurity within the intelligence community as part of a modernization effort.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Anthropic's Glasswing initiative raises questions for US cyber operations

Anthropic is prioritizing cybersecurity by withholding a powerful AI model and launching Project Glasswing to enhance defenses against AI-driven attacks.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Federal Judges Deny Anthropic Relief in Claude Military AI Ban, Set May Oral Arguments

The D.C. Circuit upheld the Pentagon's blacklist of Anthropic's Claude AI models, allowing continued barring from military contracts during litigation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

ODNI is building a framework to boost spy agencies' AI adoption

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is enhancing AI adoption for cybersecurity within the intelligence community as part of a modernization effort.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
#cia
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

CIA plans for 'AI coworkers', deputy director says

CIA plans to integrate AI tools into analysts' workflows to enhance intelligence-gathering and analysis capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US politics

How CIA black ops actually work, according to a former CIA spy

Former CIA counterterrorism chief in Pakistan who captured Al Qaeda members, survived an assassination attempt, disclosed CIA torture, and now consults, writes, and hosts podcasts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 days ago

What AI CEOs still don't get about Washington

Congress struggles with tech policy amid lobbying and constituent demands, while companies propose various AI governance strategies.
#anthropic
fromBreaking Defense
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Pentagon's 'Attempt to Cripple' Anthropic Is Troublesome, Judge Says

The US Department of Defense is allegedly punishing Anthropic for limiting military use of its AI tools, violating First Amendment rights.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Pentagon: Anthropic's foreign workforce poses security risks

Anthropic's employment of foreign nationals raises national security concerns, particularly regarding compliance with China's National Intelligence Law.
Intellectual property law
fromBreaking Defense
2 weeks ago

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Federal Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction favoring Anthropic against the US government, halting supply chain risk designations until the lawsuit concludes.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Judge blocks DOD's ban on Anthropic, calls it First Amendment retaliation

A federal judge temporarily blocked the government's ban on Anthropic, citing retaliation and due process violations by the Defense Department.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Pentagon's 'Attempt to Cripple' Anthropic Is Troublesome, Judge Says

The US Department of Defense is allegedly punishing Anthropic for limiting military use of its AI tools, violating First Amendment rights.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Pentagon: Anthropic's foreign workforce poses security risks

Anthropic's employment of foreign nationals raises national security concerns, particularly regarding compliance with China's National Intelligence Law.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

New NSA director pushes for more intel-sharing with allies in internal meeting

Gen. Josh Rudd emphasizes enhanced intelligence-sharing with allies and a focus on foreign adversaries like Russia and China.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
#fbi
US politics
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump's Spy Machine

Jim Himes advocates for preserving the FBI's warrantless search powers, citing reforms and compliance rates despite concerns over recent changes in oversight.
#ai-regulation
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Justice Department Says Anthropic Can't Be Trusted With Warfighting Systems

The Trump administration designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring it from defense contracts, arguing this does not violate First Amendment rights and that the company's lawsuit will fail.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Anthropic's Lawsuit Should Absolutely Destroy the Pentagon in Court

Anthropic sued the Department of Defense over a supply chain risk designation that bans government use of Claude AI, alleging First Amendment violations after the Trump administration demanded removal of safety safeguards preventing autonomous weapons and surveillance applications.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

Democrats drafting AI guardrails for autonomous weapons, domestic spying

Senator Schiff is drafting legislation to establish safeguards on AI use in military warfare and surveillance, potentially including it in the defense authorization package.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Justice Department Says Anthropic Can't Be Trusted With Warfighting Systems

The Trump administration designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring it from defense contracts, arguing this does not violate First Amendment rights and that the company's lawsuit will fail.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

Democrats drafting AI guardrails for autonomous weapons, domestic spying

Senator Schiff is drafting legislation to establish safeguards on AI use in military warfare and surveillance, potentially including it in the defense authorization package.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

National cyber director doesn't envision industry doing offensive hacking

The U.S. National Cyber Director clarifies that private sector companies will not conduct offensive cyber operations on behalf of the government, but will instead provide intelligence and defensive support.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

DOD says Anthropic's 'red lines' make it an 'unacceptable risk to national security' | TechCrunch

The Department of Defense claims Anthropic poses an unacceptable national security risk, alleging the company might disable or alter its AI technology during military operations if its ethical guidelines are violated.
Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Defense Department says Anthropic poses 'unacceptable risk' to national security

The Pentagon filed a court response opposing Anthropic's lawsuit, arguing that the AI company's refusal to allow unrestricted military use poses unacceptable national security risks through potential technology manipulation or sabotage during warfighting operations.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Microsoft takes Anthropic's side in DOD fight, warns it sets a new precedent

Microsoft filed a brief supporting Anthropic's legal challenge against the Defense Department's determination that Anthropic poses a supply chain risk to national security.
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

CISA Releases New Guidance on Assembling Multi-Disciplinary Insider Threat Management Teams - DataBreaches.Net

CISA's guidance is intended to assist critical infrastructure stakeholders, which includes private sector entities across various sectors, with implementing an insider threat mitigation program that combines physical security, cybersecurity, personnel awareness, and community partnerships. Although framed for critical infrastructure, CISA's guidance is relevant to a broader range of organizations, including those outside of critical infrastructure sectors.
Information security
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Microsoft seeks a stay on DoD's effective ban on Anthropic offerings

Microsoft filed to pause the DoD's supply-chain risk ban on Anthropic, citing potential disruption to its own defense contracting operations and revenue from Azure integrations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Pentagon official details the 'holy cow' moments that sparked rift with Anthropic

I was giving these scenarios, these Golden Dome scenarios, and so on. And he's like, 'Just call me if you need another exception.' And I'm like, 'But what if the balloon's going up at that moment and it's like a decisive action we have to take? I'm not going to call you to do something. It's not rational.'
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

The Anthropic-DOD Conflict: Privacy Protections Shouldn't Depend On the Decisions of a Few Powerful People

Privacy protection depends on corporate contract negotiations rather than legal frameworks, requiring Congress and courts to establish enforceable restrictions on government surveillance and data use.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Now accepting applications - for classified intel

Over the past year, waves of federal layoffs have left thousands of government employees and contractor clients suddenly out of work. For foreign intelligence services, that disruption has opened new opportunities. With more former U.S. officials seeking employment or freelance work - often in specialized national security fields - adversaries, namely China, have stepped in, posing as consulting firms, research groups and recruiters.
US news
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

CISA acting director moved to new DHS role

CISA acting director Madhu Gottumukkala is departing to become DHS director of strategic implementation, with Nick Andersen assuming the acting director role amid leadership changes and workforce reductions.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

NSA urges continuous checks to achieve zero trust | Computer Weekly

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has published its latest guidance on zero trust to secure US federal government IT networks and systems. This is the first of two guidance documents coming out of the NSA, providing "practical and actionable" recommendations that can be applied as best practice to secure corporate IT environments both in the public and private sectors.
Information security
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

No one has a good plan for how AI companies should work with the government | TechCrunch

OpenAI accepted a Pentagon contract that Anthropic rejected over concerns about mass surveillance and automated killing, revealing the company's unpreparedness for national security responsibilities.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Is Renewing CISA Enough to Restore Confidence for Cyber Threat Reporters?

Temporary extensions and stop-and-go reauthorizations of CISA create uncertainty that undermines real-time cyber threat reporting and industry confidence.
#cia-oversight
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret U.S. government surveillance, sounds new alarm over 'CIA activities' | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret U.S. government surveillance, sounds new alarm over 'CIA activities' | TechCrunch

US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Anthropic is refusing to bend on AI safeguards as dispute with Pentagon nears deadline

Anthropic refuses Pentagon demands to remove ethical safeguards from Claude, risking military contract termination and supply chain risk designation that could damage partnerships.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: Opinion | The President's Personal Spy Chief

Tulsi Gabbard, as director of national intelligence, is undermining the independence and credibility of U.S. intelligence through politicized actions involving the 2020 election.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

DOJ elevates deputy CIO to top IT role

Nikki Collier became the Department of Justice's permanent Chief Information Officer in February 2025, replacing Melinda Rogers who departed in May 2024.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Scoop: Pentagon takes first step toward blacklisting Anthropic

The Pentagon is pressuring Anthropic to remove AI safeguards for military use, threatening supply chain risk declarations or Defense Production Act enforcement if the company refuses by Friday's deadline.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Jim Comey's Learned Helplessness about the Torture Report

The classified 6,000-page Senate Intelligence Committee report on detention and interrogation remains largely unread, limiting departmental learning from past interrogation mistakes.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

White House will hold meeting to discuss renewal of controversial spying power

The White House will convene top officials and lawmakers to decide whether to seek renewal of Section 702 surveillance authority before it lapses in April.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

CIA announces new acquisition framework to speed tech adoption

The CIA implemented a centralized, streamlined acquisition framework to speed vendor vetting, IT authorization, and rapid procurement of breakthrough technologies for urgent national security missions.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Should Ex-Senator Tied to CIA "Accountability" Be Involved in This Kind of Propaganda?

A new American Security Initiative ad uses nuclear fear-mongering about Iran, echoing LBJ's "Daisy" tactic to pressure policy and public opinion.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Trump nominee to lead NSA commits to backing controversial spying law

A nominee to lead NSA and U.S. Cyber Command supports continued use of 702 FISA authority as indispensable for national security despite concerns about incidental collection of U.S. persons.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Upstream US Person Collection: EO 12333 and/or FISA?

NSA uses multiple distinct Section 702 collection methods; PRISM is not the sole source of internet content collection, and upstream collection captures backbone traffic.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Experts see NSA nominee's Pacific experience as a boost to US cyber posture on China

Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd was nominated to lead the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, bringing Indo-Pacific operational experience and China-focused insight despite limited cyber background.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Massive Obama Administration Leaks on Covert CIA Program Training Syrian Rebels

Numerous anonymous U.S. officials disclosed detailed information about a covert CIA program to train Syrian rebels while the CIA declined to comment.
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