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HIPAA Journal · Aug 03, 2026 · US Federal

CISA Issues Updated Guidance on Minimum Elements of an SBOM

CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and 15 international partners have released updated guidance defining the minimum required elements of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), a structured record of the components that make up a software product. The joint guidance builds on earlier frameworks and reflects growing international coordination around software supply chain transparency.

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War on the Rocks · Aug 03, 2026 · International

Possible Is Not Plausible: How Nightmare Scenarios Hijack Unconventional Weapons Policy

Current conversations surrounding unconventional weapons — chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear — have become so fantastical as to be unserious. As the Chinese military fundamentally rethinks biological warfare and Russia continues to use chloropicrin in Ukraine, hypothetical scenarios of AI-enabled bioweapons dominate the headlines. If national security leaders and unconventional weapons experts continue to prioritize latent potentialities of emerging technology over current trends, U.S. national security will once again run the risk of being unprepared for an actual chemical, bio…

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France tightens oversight of foreign investment to protect national security

France tightens oversight of foreign investment to protect national security Reuters

RIT Kosovo Advances AI Governance Through the National Security and Innovation Consortium

RIT Kosovo has joined a National Security and Innovation Consortium focused on advancing AI governance. The initiative positions the institution as a participant in shaping policy and standards around artificial intelligence in a regional security and innovation context.

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US bans imports of new Chinese robots over security concerns

The United States has moved to block imports of new Chinese-made robots, citing national security concerns. The action reflects growing US government scrutiny of Chinese technology hardware entering American supply chains and workplaces.

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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The United States has moved to ban humanoid robots manufactured by foreign adversaries, with China as the primary target, citing national security concerns. The policy reflects growing anxiety about physical AI systems built abroad operating inside American infrastructure or homes.

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The Guardian — Tech · Jul 28, 2026 · International

US bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’

The Federal Communications Commission has banned humanoid and quadruped robots made in China from the United States, citing national security risks. The move is part of a broader Trump administration effort to restrict Chinese technology from entering the country.

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Nextgov/FCW · Jul 28, 2026 · US Federal

FCC blocks approval of new foreign-made robots, power inverters

The FCC has blocked approval of new foreign-made robots and power inverters after national security agencies warned the devices could introduce supply-chain risks, expose critical infrastructure, and enable surveillance or remote control by outside actors.

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Politico — Tech · Jul 28, 2026 · International

Trump administration bans foreign-made robots and power gear amid fears of Chinese influence

The Trump administration is moving to restrict foreign-made robots and power inverters from U.S. infrastructure, citing national security concerns including the potential for espionage and disruption to the power grid. Officials have pointed specifically to risks posed by Chinese-manufactured equipment.

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The Guardian — Tech · Jul 27, 2026 · International

AI can fuel biological weapons. We must harness its power for defense | Annie Jacobsen

Author and national security reporter Annie Jacobsen argues that AI is simultaneously lowering the barrier for creating biological weapons and offering new tools for disease surveillance and public health response. She calls for urgent investment in AI-powered defensive systems to keep pace with the offensive capabilities the technology enables.

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Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China

Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China Reuters

CyberScoop · Jul 22, 2026 · US Federal

White House accuses Chinese company of distilling Anthropic’s Fable

While distillation attacks by foreign governments and companies have real national security implications, questions around who ultimately owns the data in AI systems are fraught. The post White House accuses Chinese company of distilling Anthropic’s Fable appeared first on CyberScoop.

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Zelenskiy shakes up national security post as protesters rally for second day

Zelenskiy shakes up national security post as protesters rally for second day Reuters

Clayton says reporter subpoenas part of 'national security investigation'

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton has confirmed that subpoenas issued to reporters are connected to what he describes as a national security investigation. The disclosure comes amid broader concerns about the use of legal process to compel journalists to reveal sources or information.

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War on the Rocks · Jul 09, 2026 · International

The Pentagon’s AI Strategy Has a Funding Problem

The White House issued two sweeping AI directives in June 2025, ordering rapid AI adoption and stronger cyber defenses across federal agencies and the national security apparatus. Despite the ambition of these mandates, analysts point to a significant funding shortfall in the FY2026 budget as the central obstacle to carrying them out.

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Just Security · Jul 08, 2026 · US Federal

Vetting Foreign AI Talent: Security Without Exclusion

A piece in Just Security argues that U.S. AI laboratories can protect national security without closing the door to foreign researchers by adopting risk-based personnel vetting practices rather than broad exclusionary policies.

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Schneier on Security · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Cybersecurity and the Gap Between Skill and Ability

Last week, national security agencies from the Five Eyes—that’s the rich, English-language-speaking countries club—jointly released a statement warning of the increasing cyber risks of AI models: in particular, their ability to autonomously hack into systems and networks. The statement was more measured than some of the breathless headlines about it, and the advice they gave is pretty much the standard advice everyone gives—albeit with newfound urgency. Internet risks are nothing new, and cyberattacks—both large and small—have been a significant issue since…

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War on the Rocks · Jul 03, 2026 · International

The Integrated Circuit and the Future of AI Leadership

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a limited series celebrating American defense technologies born from wartime and their effects on broader national security, politics, and society. This series will run for several weeks to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and winners will be selected by a reader vote undertaken through our newsletter later this summer. Prior installments can be found at the Arsenal of Innovation page.The history of the semiconductor is an origin story for modern computing but also reveals a recurring pattern in American innovation: gov…

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War on the Rocks · Jun 24, 2026 · International

AI Agents and the Unseen Work of War

Armies run on more than what happens at the front. Behind every operation is a vast amount of coordination, administration, logistics, and judgment. Bill Pessin, senior vice president of national security at Salesforce and a former U.S. Army logistics officer, joins Jonathan to discuss how military organizations can use AI agents, what makes these tools different from ordinary software, and why safety and accountability matter when new technology enters national security work. They also discuss what Pessin learned early in his Army career about the gap between plans, systems, and the people w…

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US presses Meta to agree to AI reviews as security concerns rise, NYT reports

The US government is pushing Meta to accept reviews of its AI systems amid growing national security concerns, according to the New York Times. The nature and scope of the proposed review process have not been publicly detailed.

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Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as national security threat

Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as national security threat Reuters

EFF — Deeplinks · Jun 18, 2026 · International

AI Regulation Should Be Rational, Not Retaliatory

The Electronic Frontier Foundation and allied groups filed an amicus brief arguing that Pentagon actions targeting AI company Anthropic violate the First Amendment, characterizing the moves as retaliation for noncompliance rather than genuine national security concerns. The brief is part of broader criticism of the Trump administration's approach to AI governance, which has largely prioritized deregulation under a competitiveness framing.

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Politico — Tech · Jun 18, 2026 · International

Gottheimer readies AI bill to vet powerful AI models for risk

Representative Josh Gottheimer is preparing legislation that would require advanced AI models to undergo mandatory federal risk reviews covering national security, critical infrastructure, and bioterrorism threats. The bill targets the most powerful AI systems and would formalize government oversight before or during their deployment.

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New executive order shifts US AI policy toward national security

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