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


Published on 2025-01-16 06:22:26 - Wired
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  • US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI
  • and takes a swipe at Microsoft's dominance.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on May 12, 2021, aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of the United States in response to increasing cyber threats. This order mandates that software companies must meet certain cybersecurity standards to sell products to the federal government, emphasizing the need for better security practices in software development. It also introduces measures to improve the sharing of cyber threat information between government agencies and private sector entities, and it seeks to modernize federal cybersecurity practices. Additionally, the order addresses the use of AI in cybersecurity, calling for the development of guidelines to ensure AI systems are secure and respect privacy. This comprehensive approach not only aims to protect critical infrastructure but also to foster innovation in cybersecurity technologies, reflecting a holistic strategy to tackle both current and future cyber challenges.

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