Artificial Intelligence (AI) Archives

Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

FCC wants major telecoms to step up rules around AI-generated robocalls

A letter sent to major carriers highlights gaps in a recently implemented set of protocols meant to verify legitimate callers and cut down on spoofing.

Jun 28, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testifies during a hearing before the House Committee on the Judiciary at Rayburn House Office Building on July 26, 2023 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

DHS releases critical infrastructure priorities for next two years

The agency says AI and China are some of the biggest cyber threats to the nation's most sensitive networks.

Jun 20, 2024 By Christian Vasquez

Outline map of United States of America concept with data charts representing communication, internet and technology. (Getty Images)

CISA leads first tabletop exercise for AI cybersecurity

The Biden administration-led exercise featured 15 companies and several international cyber agencies.

Jun 14, 2024 By Christian Vasquez

Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Windows and Devices Pavan Davuluri speaks about Recall during a Microsoft event in Redmond, Washington, on May 20, 2024. (Photo by Jason Redmond / AFP)

Microsoft’s Recall puts the Biden administration’s cyber credibility on the line

Why has the White House remained silent on the launch of a product that violates the spirit and letter of its flagship cybersecurity initiatives?

Jun 12, 2024 By Gavin Wilde

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Josh Harguess on AI red-teaming; an Israeli info op targets the U.S.

Josh Harguess, the AI security chief at Cranium AI, sits down with host Elias Groll to go into the weeds on how to red team AI systems.…

Jun 6, 2024 By CyberScoop Staff

People in Buenos Aires, Argentina, walk past electoral posters made with artificial intelligence of presidential candidate Sergio Massa on Oct. 3, 2023. (JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

How AI will change democracy

Artificial intelligence is coming for our democratic politics, from how politicians campaign to how the legal system functions.

Feature May 28, 2024 By Bruce Schneier

Supporters demonstrate at a Joe Biden Write-In Rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, on January 20, 2024. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

New Hampshire authorities charge Democratic operative behind Biden AI robocall

Steve Kramer has been indicted for 13 counts of felony voter suppression and 13 misdemeanor counts of impersonating a political candidate.

May 23, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies before Congress on Dec. 5, 2019. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

FCC pushes new disclosure requirements for AI in political ads

The proposal comes as campaigns and super PACs have sought to leverage generative AI tools in attack ads this election cycle.

May 22, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, speaks during the Elastic Public Sector Summit 2024. (Scoop News Group photo)

Departing top CISA official reflects on nearly four years in the cyber hot seat

Eric Goldstein spoke with CyberScoop about where the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has made progress, lessons learned and what’s next.

May 17, 2024 By Tim Starks

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), Senate Rules Committee Chair Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) participate in a Rules Committee hearing. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Three bills governing AI in elections pass Senate committee

The bills are aimed at protecting election integrity from the misuse of generative artificial intelligence.

May 15, 2024 By Christian Vasquez