Microsoft announced its Quantum Safe Program Strategy, which sets a path for preparing for the quantum computing era with security as a first priority. Quantum computing has the future potential to crack today’s encryption technologies—so now is the time to begin to prepare for post-quantum cryptography.
In a blog post, Microsoft VP of Customer Security & Trust Amy Hogan-Burney notes that both the private sector and government have roles to play in preparing for quantum. The federal government can lead the way by establishing quantum safety as a national cybersecurity priority, among other steps. For more information, check out this article from FedScoop.
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This Week in Washington
- Nextgov: The General Services Administration (GSA) sent a wide-ranging request for information to government contractors seeking advice on AI implementation. The request follows the March implementation of an AI chatbot to aid government procurement and signals continued federal interest in AI solutions for government operations.
- Reuters: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters that the government is considering taking a 10% stake in major semiconductor chipmakers, including Intel. The idea has drawn the support of Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders, who proposed a similar plan during negotiations over the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.
- StateScoop: A new report found that federal investments in cybersecurity have yet to address human vulnerabilities in critical systems. The report identified service desk agents as particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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- IP Watchdog: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a landmark report on Artificial Intelligence and Small Businesses. The report, based on a survey of almost 4,000 small businesses across the U.S., showed that 58% of small businesses now use AI, an increase across sectors.
- Axios: North Korean hackers have infiltrated nearly every Fortune 500 company by posing as IT workers. One unnamed company reported that 90% of its job applicants for one IT contracting position had turned out to be fronts for North Korean hackers.
- The Record: The Business Council of New York disclosed a cyberattack that exposed the highly sensitive information of almost 50,000 people. The leaked data includes PIN numbers, social security numbers, and personal medical data.
- Associated Press: A Maryland rule prohibiting companies from informing customers of a new digital advertising tax was overturned by a Federal Appeals Court. The rule, a key part of the state’s first-in-the-nation tax, was deemed to violate the First Amendment.
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In late July, the White House issued its much-anticipated framework for U.S. AI policy, “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan.” This milestone Plan advances a wide range of AI policy recommendations—and it may spur Congress to legislate on key AI policy issues. Read more in VFI’s latest blog. (U.S. AI Policy Framework Comes into Focus – August 18, 2025)
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