US Government

Core Summary The U.S. government has invested $2 billion in quantum computing development, but the defense sector is falling seriously behind in migrating to post-quantum cryptography, according to a CoinDesk analysis. The author warns that once mature, quantum computers capable of cryptographically relevant operations will pose a fundamental threat to current encryption systems. Details Author Pruden argues that defending against the quantum threat requires a two-pronged approach: accelerating deployment of post-quantum cryptography standards and establishing regulatory frameworks for quantum technology development. Federal agencies are uneven in their migration progress, with some critical systems still using traditional encryption algorithms potentially vulnerable to quantum computers. ...

The US Commerce Department has reached new agreements with Google, Microsoft, and xAI to safety test their latest AI models, BBC reported. The new pacts build on voluntary safety commitments established during the Biden administration. Background This development comes as several top AI companies have simultaneously signed classified AI deals with the Pentagon, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. Anthropic, however, was excluded from the Pentagon program due to issues with its “Mythos” AI model. ...

Three tech giants reach deal with White House to provide early model versions for security review before public release, marking a new phase in US AI oversight

The US House of Representatives voted to pass a Senate-backed DHS funding bill, ending a 76-day partial shutdown, but excluding funding for immigration enforcement agencies.

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been denied access to Anthropic’s latest powerful AI model Mythos, raising concerns about the government’s cybersecurity capabilities.