A US congressional advisory panel, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, is making its first trip to China in seven years to investigate the national security implications of the two countries' economic and trade relationship. Chairman Randall Schriver stated the trip aims to understand, not reset, the relationship.
OpenAI will launch its new GPT-5.6 AI model series on Thursday after a security review by US officials. The models, including the advanced 'Sol' version, offer enhanced capabilities but also raise concerns about potential misuse, leading to a temporary delay.
The US has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after a national security review. Anthropic agreed to expand government partnerships and implement enhanced safety measures, including a 24/7 monitoring team for jailbreak threats.
The US Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after a brief suspension over national security concerns. The company will restore access to these tools, which are rivals to ChatGPT and Gemini.
Cricket Ireland confirmed the T20I series against India will proceed as planned on June 26-28 in Belfast, following a security review. Authorities are satisfied that appropriate measures are in place, with no specific threat identified.
US President Trump has issued an executive order requiring AI tech firms to submit advanced models for government security review before release, aiming to bolster AI dominance and protect national security systems from cyber threats.
Home Minister Amit Shah will visit border areas in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tripura, and West Bengal over the next month to review security and discuss 'smart border' initiatives aimed at curbing infiltration and smuggling.
President Trump delayed signing an executive order on AI model evaluation, citing concerns over its language and potential to hinder US leadership. Reports suggest a lack of tech CEO attendance also contributed to the postponement.
President Trump delayed signing an executive order on AI model evaluation, citing concerns about its language and potential to hinder US leadership. Reports suggest a lack of tech CEO attendance also contributed to the delay.
Agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI focus largely on recognizing cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risksThe US government has struck deals with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI to review early versions of their new AI models before they are released to the public.The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), part of the US Department of Commerce, announced the agreements on Tuesday, saying the review process would be key to understanding the capabilities of new and powerful AI models as well as to protecting US national security. These collaborations will help the federal government “scale (its) work in the public interest at a critical moment”, the agency said in a press release. Continue reading...
A US congressional advisory committee heard experts testify that China has built a state-driven campaign to harvest American data and weaponize it as a strategic asset for potential conflict with the US, including over Taiwan. Experts told the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission that Washington was falling short in countering Beijing's data-collection drive, warning that China treats data as a strategic resource and has assembled an ecosystem enabling industrial-scale cyber operations.
A gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prompting a security reassessment. While the alleged attacker was stopped before reaching the venue where President Trump was speaking, the incident highlighted vulnerabilities.
Buckingham Palace is in ongoing talks with U.S. officials regarding King Charles III's state visit scheduled for April 27-30 after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner raised security concerns. The King expressed relief that President Trump and other dignitaries were unharmed. The visit, the first British state visit to the U.S. since 2007, includes a White House banquet and address to Congress, both now under scrutiny. British security services remain in close cooperation with U.S. counterparts as assessments continue.
Buckingham Palace is in ongoing talks with U.S. officials to assess the impact of Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on King Charles III's planned state visit April 27-30. The King expressed relief that President Trump and other dignitaries were unharmed. The visit, the first British state visit to the U.S. since 2007, includes a White House banquet and address to Congress, now under scrutiny after a lone attacker wounded a Secret Service agent.
King Charles's security is being reviewed before his state visit to the US this week after a gunman attempted to storm the White House correspondents' dinner where Donald Trump was present. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was arrested after allegedly carrying a shotgun and handgun. One Secret Service officer was shot but not killed. The king will visit Virginia, New York and Washington DC from Monday for the 250th anniversary of US independence, with security discussions taking place between UK and US teams.
King Charles's security is being reviewed before his state visit to the US this week after a gunman attempted to storm the White House correspondents' dinner where Donald Trump was present. The 31-year-old suspect, Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was arrested. Nobody was killed though one Secret Service officer was shot. The king will visit Virginia, New York and Washington DC from Monday for the 250th anniversary of US independence.
