The Trump administration is speculated to introduce restrictions on open AI models, citing national security risks and competition with Chinese models, despite critics arguing it would hinder US innovation.
The FCC has added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to its national security risk list due to links with Chinese telecom companies and ownership by a Chinese national. The commission also denied the company permission to provide international telecommunications services, citing potential exploitation by Chinese threat actors.
Hesai Technology, a Shanghai-based lidar manufacturer, is under scrutiny for national security risks despite being blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense. Experts warn that Chinese lidar could create backdoors for Beijing to access sensitive data, while the company's CEO denies these claims. Hesai's technology is integrated into various autonomous systems, including those of Nvidia, Zoox, and Amazon.
Anthropic's advanced AI models, Fable and Mythos, are no longer subject to US export controls, less than three weeks after they were suspended due to national security concerns. Access will be restored starting tomorrow.
The US government has partially reversed a previous order, allowing Anthropic to release its Claude Mythos 5 AI model to over 100 trusted US organizations, including Fortune 500 companies. This decision comes after initial concerns over national security risks, particularly potential misuse by foreign adversaries. Rival OpenAI also delayed its GPT-5.6 launch at the government's request.
The White House has accelerated deadlines for government agencies to adopt quantum-resistant encryption, requiring "high-value assets" to transition by Dec 31, 2030, and signature schemes by Dec 31, 2031. This move reflects new research suggesting quantum computers are closer than previously thought.
A report by Semafor suggests a China-linked group may have accessed Anthropic's Mythos AI model, potentially influencing US export restrictions on the company's latest AI systems. Concerns over national security risks and AI replication capabilities are cited.
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a framework for voluntary vetting of advanced AI's national security risks before public release, aiming to maintain US tech leadership while addressing concerns.
China's Ministry of State Security warns researchers about data security risks, citing cases of leaked sensitive information through international publications, cloud storage, social media posts, and academic exchanges. Leaks can jeopardize careers and national security, with specific advice given on data handling and reporting suspicious activities.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have again raised the possibility of US military intervention in Cuba, a threat amplified by recent criminal charges against former leader Raúl Castro. While diplomatic resolution is preferred, Trump indicated he might be the one to act, citing national security concerns.
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras and computers for use in the United States. The agency says about 75 per cent of all US electronics are tested in China and plans to adopt a streamlined approval process for devices tested in US labs or labs from countries not posing national security risks. In a separate 3-0 vote, the commission advanced a proposal to...
