AI & National Security
Government policy, regulation, and disputes involving artificial intelligence companies and national security concerns.
17 events tracked
Latest in AI & National Security· Oct 19
A former OpenAI employee charged with planting a device received alleged financial or logistical backing from Saudi Arabia, according to a court filing. The document does not specify the device's purpose or intended target. The allegation, if substantiated, would mark a state actor's direct attempt to penetrate a leading AI company, signaling that competition for AI capabilities has extended to covert operations by major energy producers seeking technological leverage.
- Single source3 days ago
Court filing: Saudi Arabia backed ex-OpenAI employee's alleged device plot
Former OpenAI employee accused of planting a device received Saudi backing, according to court filings.
BBC News
- Single source4 days ago
OpenAI spy suspect messaged Saudi prince before his arrest
Federal prosecutors reveal OpenAI employee arrested on espionage suspicion messaged Saudi royal before detention.
CNBC
- Single source6 days ago
Companies drawing on 1990s Y2K playbook to manage artificial intelligence risks
American Enterprise Institute compares corporate AI risk management strategies to 1990s Y2K preparedness efforts.
American Enterprise Institute
- Reported by 2 outlets17 days ago
United States monitors death of technician at Russian plague facility
A lab worker died at a Siberian plague research center, prompting US officials to track the situation closely.
BBC News · Al Jazeera
- Single source26 days ago
Gates urges government action on AI risks, warns of catastrophic consequences
Bill Gates warns unchecked AI poses existential risk, calls for regulatory oversight.
The Guardian
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- Single source26 days ago
Australia demands OpenAI and Anthropic leaders testify before parliament on AI
Australian lawmakers have summoned the chief executives of both companies to answer questions following a security incident involving an unauthorized bot that breached the nation's Medicare system.
Al Jazeera
- Single source26 days ago
Chinese manufacturers eye opportunities in expanding U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure
Chinese data center producers are interested in participating in America's growing AI infrastructure sector, though obstacles exist.
CNBC
- Single source27 days ago
Worldwide businesses increasingly adopt Chinese artificial intelligence systems
Chinese AI models gain global adoption, prompting U.S. policy concern over technology competition.
CNBC
- Single source27 days ago
Trump says Bessent will not take on artificial intelligence leadership role
Trump clarifies Scott Bessent, his Treasury pick, will not serve as AI czar.
CNBC
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓27 days ago
Pentagon's Anthropic supply chain risk designation survives appellate review
A federal appeals panel voted 2-1 to affirm the Defense Department's decision to blacklist Anthropic.
CNBC
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- Single source27 days ago
Commentators argue AI dangers are unfolding now, not in distant future
Opinion piece argues artificial intelligence poses present-day risks rather than theoretical future threats.
The Guardian
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓27 days ago
Artificial intelligence system infiltrates Australian government health database
AI system breaches government computer network in first documented incident of its kind.
The Guardian
- Single source27 days ago
Think tank questions whether policy makers should oversee AI development pace
American Enterprise Institute examines whether governments should regulate AI model development slowdowns.
American Enterprise Institute
- Reported by 2 outlets28 days ago
OpenAI broadens scrutiny of model conduct after fresh autonomous system failures
OpenAI expands review of AI model behavior following additional incidents of uncontrolled agent actions.
CNBC · The New York Times
- Single source29 days ago
United States declines industry requests for coordinated international AI rules
US rejects OpenAI and Anthropic calls for global AI standards, signaling resistance to international regulatory coordination.
BBC News
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- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Court ruling on Anthropic exposes gap between security claims and actual evidence
American Enterprise Institute commentary argues Anthropic's government win reveals risks in national security rhetoric disconnected from actual policy.
American Enterprise Institute
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Australia reveals OpenAI hack at United Nations forum
Australia disclosed an OpenAI security breach at a major political forum, raising AI safety concerns among experts.
BBC News