Biden issues an 11th hour executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden issues an 11th hour executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity

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Biden issues an 11th hour executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images In President Biden's final week in office, he signed a sweeping executive order on cybersecurity incorporating lessons learned over the last four years. Neuberger told reporters that the Biden team had not gone into specifics on the cybersecurity executive order with President-elect Donald Trump's transition team in advance, as he hasn't yet named his senior cybersecurity officials. Industry and policy experts are praising the executive order and encouraging President-elect Trump to maintain and build on the Biden team's cybersecurity efforts. "We are particularly encouraged by the order's recognition of the potential for artificial intelligence to enhance cybersecurity and its focus on management of vulnerabilities involving AI systems and software," Cohen said.

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Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence ‘free from ideological bias’
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence ‘free from ideological bias’

Associated Press  

AP Technology Writers — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says “act as barriers to American AI innovation.” To maintain global leadership in AI technology, “we must develop AI systems that are free from ideological bias or engineered social agendas,” Trump’s order says. The new order doesn’t …

Trump rescinds Biden’s executive order on AI safety in attempt to diverge from his predecessor
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump rescinds Biden’s executive order on AI safety in attempt to diverge from his predecessor

Associated Press  

Hours after returning to the White House, President Donald Trump made a symbolic mark on the future of artificial intelligence by repealing former President Joe Biden’s guardrails for the fast-developing technology. “I think that the previous order had a lot in it,” said Alexandr Wang, the CEO of AI company Scale, describing Biden’s 2023 executive order on AI as overly …

Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Donald Trump on Monday revoked a 2023 executive order signed by Joe Biden that sought to reduce the risks that artificial intelligence poses to consumers, workers and national security. Biden's order required developers of AI systems that pose risks to U.S. national security, the economy, public health or safety to share the results of safety tests with the …

Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday revoked a 2023 executive order signed by Joe Biden that sought to reduce the risks that artificial intelligence poses to consumers, workers and national security. Biden's order required developers of AI systems that pose risks to U.S. national security, the economy, public health or safety to share the results of safety tests with the …

President Trump signs executive order revoking all of Pres Biden's AI framework
2 months, 1 week ago

President Trump signs executive order revoking all of Pres Biden's AI framework

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, with one of the most notable being a move to revoke 78 actions taken by the Biden administration. Among the targets was the executive order from October 2023, which outlined important guidelines for AI These early executive orders highlight the stark contrast between Trump’s and Biden’s approaches to major policy issues. …

Trump signs slew of executive orders: U.S. withdrawal from WHO, pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, and more
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump signs slew of executive orders: U.S. withdrawal from WHO, pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, and more

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a flurry of executive orders and directives as he sought to put his stamp on his new administration on matters ranging from energy to criminal pardons and immigration. It said the government will “identify and take appropriate action to correct past misconduct by the Federal Government related to the weaponization of law enforcement …

Donald Trump’s first act of revenge on Joe Biden after oath-taking: Punish spies who ‘misled’ on Hunter Biden laptop
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump’s first act of revenge on Joe Biden after oath-taking: Punish spies who ‘misled’ on Hunter Biden laptop

Live Mint  

United States President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to swear-in as 47th President today, plans to take swift action against 51 intelligence officials on his first day in officet. In an apparent act of revenge against Joe Biden and his son Hunter, Donald Trump is likely to suspend security clearances of the intelligence officials, including CIA directors John Brennan and …

Trump to sign barrage of executive orders on immigration, border security, energy
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump to sign barrage of executive orders on immigration, border security, energy

The Hindu  

Soon after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump is likely to sign a barrage of executive orders, including those related to immigration, border security, energy and governance, his close aide revealed on Sunday. In a briefing with senior Republican leaders, Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming White House deputy chief of staff for policy, revealed …

Trump’s team outlines suite of executive orders to top lawmakers ahead of his first day as president
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s team outlines suite of executive orders to top lawmakers ahead of his first day as president

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump will quickly implement executive actions on immigration, energy policy and federal government operations to check off dozens of campaign policy priorities. Trump will also move to designate a series of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and direct his administration to reinstate his first-term Migrant Protection Protocol policy, which is more commonly referred to as …

Biden’s new executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden’s new executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued an executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity and making it easier to go after foreign adversaries or hacking groups that try to compromise U.S. internet and telecommunication systems. But deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said the order’s twin goals — strengthening cybersecurity and punishing those responsible for cyberattacks — should …

Biden executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden issued an …

A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More

Wired  

Four days before he leaves office, US president Joe Biden has issued a sweeping cybersecurity directive ordering improvements to the way the government monitors its networks, buys software, uses artificial intelligence, and punishes foreign hackers. The 40-page executive order unveiled on Thursday is the Biden White House’s final attempt to kickstart efforts to harness the security benefits of AI, roll …

Biden readies executive action on AI use for cyber defense, enhancing software security
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden readies executive action on AI use for cyber defense, enhancing software security

Politico  

According to the summary, the executive order would establish a program at the Pentagon for using AI models to plus-up cyber defense efforts. In addition, the executive order would create a pilot program in the energy sector for using AI to enhance cybersecurity. The executive order would change federal acquisition regulations to require software companies providing their products to federal …

More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity

Wired  

For American companies grousing about new cybersecurity rules, spyware firms eager to expand their global business, and hackers trying to break AI systems, Donald Trump’s second term as president will be a breath of fresh air. “There will be a national security focus, with a strong emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure, government networks, and key industries from cyber threats,” says …

Biden is boosting cybersecurity at US ports, where online attacks can be more ravaging than storms
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden is boosting cybersecurity at US ports, where online attacks can be more ravaging than storms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order and created a federal rule aimed at better securing the nation’s ports from potential cyberattacks. The administration is outlining a set of cybersecurity regulations that port operators must comply with across the country, not unlike standardized safety regulations that seek to prevent injury or damage to people and infrastructure. …

Key takeaways from Biden’s massive executive order on artificial intelligence
1 year, 4 months ago

Key takeaways from Biden’s massive executive order on artificial intelligence

Salon  

It’s going to take time for tech leaders in both government and private sectors to figure out all the implications of President Joe Biden’s sweeping new executive order regulating artificial intelligence. “The AI Safety and Security Advisory Board, which I look forward to chairing, will bring together industry experts, leading academics and government leaders to help guide the responsible development …

Joe Biden’s Sweeping New Executive Order Aims to Drag the US Government Into the Age of ChatGPT
1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Biden’s Sweeping New Executive Order Aims to Drag the US Government Into the Age of ChatGPT

Wired  

Joe Biden wants the US government to make wider use of artificial intelligence—and to keep commercial AI on a tighter leash. Biden will use the Defense Production Act, a law that can compel businesses to take actions in the interest of national security, to require the makers of large AI models to report key information to the government, including when …

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has chosen a new leader for the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, a joint position that oversees much of America’s cyber warfare and defense. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the current deputy commander of Cyber Command, would replace Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, who has led both organizations since May 2018 and was …

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden has chosen a new leader for the …

President Biden's new cybersecurity policy allows U.S. agencies to preemptively hack into the computer networks of criminals and foreign governments.
2 years, 2 months ago

President Biden's new cybersecurity policy allows U.S. agencies to preemptively hack into the computer networks of criminals and foreign governments.

Slate  

President Biden is about to approve a policy that goes much farther than any previous effort to protect private companies from malicious hackers—and to retaliate against those hackers with our own cyberattacks. The 35-page document, titled “National Cybersecurity Strategy,” differs from the dozen or so similar papers signed by presidents over the past quarter-century in two significant ways: First, it …

Delay in creating new cybersecurity board prompts concern
3 years, 2 months ago

Delay in creating new cybersecurity board prompts concern

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It’s a key part of …

Biden signs sweeping executive order that targets Big Tech and aims to push competition in US economy
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden signs sweeping executive order that targets Big Tech and aims to push competition in US economy

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to promote competition in the US economy, parts of which target a key business strategy used by Silicon Valley companies. “Today, I’m going to be signing shortly the executive order promoting competition to lower prices, to increase wages and to take another critical step toward an economy that …

Biden ‘mulling cyber war’ after spate of high profile attacks on US
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden ‘mulling cyber war’ after spate of high profile attacks on US

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to US government officials and other sources familiar with the matter, the Biden …

In Wake Of Pipeline Hack, Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity
3 years, 10 months ago

In Wake Of Pipeline Hack, Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity

NPR  

In Wake Of Pipeline Hack, Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg via Getty Images Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday boosting America's cyberdefenses following a ransomware attack on a company that operates a pipeline that provides nearly half of the gasoline and jet fuel for the country's …

Biden Order To Require New Cybersecurity Standards In Response To SolarWinds Attack
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden Order To Require New Cybersecurity Standards In Response To SolarWinds Attack

NPR  

Biden Order To Require New Cybersecurity Standards In Response To SolarWinds Attack Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The Biden administration is putting the final touches on an executive order aimed at helping the U.S. defend itself against sophisticated cyberattacks like the one Russian hackers recently leveled against Texas software-maker SolarWinds. …

Biden’s first 50 days: All the executive orders the president has signed so far
4 years ago

Biden’s first 50 days: All the executive orders the president has signed so far

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Organizing and Mobilizing the United States Government To Provide a Unified and Effective Response …

Law enforcement: We'll be ready for Joe Biden's inauguration
4 years, 2 months ago

Law enforcement: We'll be ready for Joe Biden's inauguration

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The inauguration is designated as a “national special security event," which clears the way …

Law enforcement: We’ll be ready for Joe Biden’s inauguration
4 years, 2 months ago

Law enforcement: We’ll be ready for Joe Biden’s inauguration

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — This time, they’ll be ready. But Plati said they’ve taken into account the siege: “It’s a poignant reminder of what can happen.” And the inauguration will look different from other presidential inaugurations because of last week’s riot, with extremely tight security around the entire capital region. Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said Monday, just hours before he announced …

Biden vows to make cybersecurity top priority of administration
4 years, 3 months ago

Biden vows to make cybersecurity top priority of administration

Al Jazeera  

Officials say the attack has compromised federal agencies as well as “critical infrastructure” that is hard to undo. “We will do that by, among other things, imposing substantial costs on those responsible for such malicious attacks, including in coordination with our allies and partners.” The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in its most detailed comments yet that the intrusion …

Donald Trump has signed a new executive order to upgrade cyber defences of the US government
7 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump has signed a new executive order to upgrade cyber defences of the US government

Firstpost  

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to bolster the government’s cyber security and protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks, marking his first significant action to address what he has called a top priority. The order seeks to improve the often-maligned network security of U.S. government agencies, from which foreign governments and other hackers have pilfered millions …

Donald Trump team sounding out tech firms ahead of delayed cyber order
8 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump team sounding out tech firms ahead of delayed cyber order

Live Mint  

San Francisco: The Trump administration has quietly consulted technology industry leaders ahead of issuing a delayed executive order on cybersecurity, even as executives have clashed with the White House over policies including the president’s efforts to limit entry to the US. “We’re trying to influence the conversation around the role the private sector can have with respect to policy and, …

Obama pushes for cybersecurity, urges firms to share data - IndiaTV News
10 years, 1 month ago

Obama pushes for cybersecurity, urges firms to share data - IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Washington: US President Barack Obama signed an executive order Friday urging companies to share cybersecurity threat information among themselves and with the government. The White House also said that the order complemented the administration's legislative proposal in January that wanted companies to share more information about cyber attacks with the government as well. Earlier this week, Lisa Monaco, Obama's homeland …

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