SBOM Archives

The SBOM, commonly described as an inventory of software ingredients, emerged in the 2010s and has expanded beyond software to include hardware and AI. (Getty Images)

A case for how to shape ‘ingredient lists’ for AI models

AI bills of materials (AIBOMs), modeled on standards that worked for software, could transform how policymakers understand and regulate AI. A new roadmap outlines what they need…

Jun 16, 2026 By Tim Starks

The concept of such a list, known as a “software bill of materials (SBOM),” is to know everything that goes into a particular piece of software so that any supply chain risks are easier to identify. (Getty Images)

Major world economies spell out key elements of AI ‘ingredients list’

Experts on the topic say the G7 guidance is good, but could still use some improvements.

May 12, 2026 By Tim Starks

If consequences matter, they should apply to vendors, too

The latest executive order pushes Washington to crack down on cyber fraud, but a different mandate eases software security accountability, leaving an inconsistent strategy that keeps the…

Mar 11, 2026 By Brian Fox

“Move fast and break things” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg onstage at the F8 conference 2014. (Mike Deerkoski via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)

We moved fast and broke things. It’s time for a change.

For 20 years, tech has moved fast and broken things. The result: a cybersecurity crisis built on rushed code and vulnerable software. It's time to replace speed-at-all-costs…

Feb 2, 2026 By Saša Zdjelar