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AI model EO creates ‘appearance’ of oversight, while still hands-off

June 2, 2026

President Trump’s new executive order would provide the government with an early look at powerful new AI models. 


Cornell cybersecurity expert on how Iran may respond to US strikes

June 23, 2025

U.S. strikes overnight on three nuclear sites in Iran have set off fears of escalations and retaliation. The Department of Homeland Security issued an advisory June 22 saying attacks from low-level cyber “hacktivists” are likely.


Developments in Salt Typhoon cyberattack ‘worrying’ for all Americans

September 4, 2025

New information shows the Salt Typhoon cyberattack targeted more than 80 countries and may have stolen information from nearly every American.


Encrypted app recommendation highlights scope of Salt Typhoon cyberattack

December 4, 2024

U.S. officials are recommending Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their communications stay hidden from foreign hackers amid an ongoing cyberattack on companies like AT&T and Verizon.

Cybersecurity

U.S. ‘needs to move’ to counter AI capabilities out of China

March 13, 2025

OpenAI is lobbying the Trump administration to speed up AI advancement and ease regulations, while highlighting its take on the dangers of AI technology coming out of China. 

Law, Government & Public Policy

Kuiper launch ushers in ‘new age’ for competitive mega constellations

April 29, 2025

The first 27 satellites for Amazon's Kuiper project were launched into space on Monday in an effort to beam broadband internet globally.  


Tech outage illustrates ‘cascading failures’ of homogenous systems

July 19, 2024

A widespread technology outage has highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.

Engineering

FERC rules critical for coordination and a resilient electric grid

May 13, 2024

Rick Geddes, director of the Cornell University Program in Infrastructure Policy, comments on new rules approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for building-out and updating the nation's electric grid.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Ban on Chinese tech in connected vehicles ‘extremely difficult’ to enforce

September 23, 2024

The Biden administration has proposed banning the import or sale of connected vehicles containing Chinese or Russian components – citing a potential risk of spying and sabotage.

Law, Government & Public Policy

Cornell expert: Hackers ‘already’ in our infrastructure, waiting to jump

January 31, 2024

FBI Director Christopher Wray has issued a stark warning about China’s hackers preparing to "wreak havoc" and "cause real-world harm" to Americans. Wray will testify in front of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist party.

Foreign Policy
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Engineering

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