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Trump Taps Spy Chief to Lead AI Policy Efforts
President Trump has tapped Jay Clayton, Director of National Intelligence, to lead the charge on AI policy efforts, framing it as a high-stakes race to stay ahead of emerging dangers. As the new White House AI czar, Clayton will oversee broad domestic technology and economic policy discussions.
China-linked hackers impersonate US officials to target AI experts
Phishing campaigns impersonating US officials are targeting top AI policy experts, making it tough for them to know if they're being scammed. Even prominent figures like Lynne Parker have had their names used to trick others, highlighting the challenge of stopping these attacks.
China-linked group targets US AI policy experts with phishing campaign
A cunning phishing campaign impersonated top US AI policy voices, including a former White House science advisor and a renowned economist, to gain the trust of targeted experts. The attackers carefully crafted initial messages that seemed to invite recipients into an AI policy advisory committee or a report collaboration, slowly building a relationship before making their next move.
China-Aligned Spies Target AI Policy Experts in Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns
In a sophisticated phishing scam, a China-aligned group impersonated top US officials, including a former White House science advisor, to target AI policy experts in July 2026. The attackers used fake emails to trick their victims into divulging sensitive information.
AI Governance Trails AI Adoption
The harsh reality is that most organizations are playing catch-up with their AI usage, with fewer than one in three having achieved operational maturity in AI governance, despite nearly half already deploying autonomous AI agents in production. This reveals a significant gap between confidence and capability in managing AI responsibly.