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Thank you for reading! Here’s our roundup of this week’s tech policy news and a featured podcast.
This Week in Washington
- Axios: The White House released its legislative AI recommendations, a framework of potential legislation the administration would like Congress to pass. Among other proposals, the plan calls for bans on AI replicas of someone’s likeness, regulatory sandboxes for relaxed experimentation and innovation, and policy to protect children online.
- POLITICO: President Trump appointed the first set of executives to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The new panel, co-chaired by White House AI czar David Sacks and Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) head Michael Kratsios, will guide much of the administration’s approach to AI policy.
- CyberScoop: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint warning that Russian intelligence is targeting WhatsApp and Signal users in widespread hacking attempts. In particular, Russian hackers are using already compromised accounts to conduct phishing attacks.
- ABC News: The State Department launched the Bureau of Emerging Threats, a new entity specifically created to combat the weaponization of AI and other technology by American adversaries. The new Bureau will be led by Anny Vu, who previously served as the chargé d’affaires to China.
Article Summary
- Cybersecurity Dive: Microsoft conducted a study of the cyber readiness of water utilities, a particularly vulnerable industry. The study found that some risks can be mitigated by pairing free cybersecurity training with employee incentives and improved technical assistance.
- Microsoft Blog: Microsoft and Nvidia announced a new partnership focused on developing nuclear energy systems to meet AI-driven energy demands. The partnership will use AI and machine learning technology to improve the efficiency of nuclear permitting, design, and more.
- CBS News: Foster City, California, declared a state of emergency following a ransomware attack that has limited access to many services. The city has not announced exactly what has been affected, except to say that emergency services are still operational.
- TechCrunch: Breathalyzer company Intoxalock was compromised by a cyberattack, leaving thousands of users unable to access their cars. No user data was lost in the attack, and the company’s systems are now back up and running.
Featured Podcast
- Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
The FBI is rolling out Operation Winter SHIELD across the country, a comprehensive strategy to protect against growing cyber threats. Jerrod Forgues Schlenker, Assistant Section Chief for the FBI Cyber Division’s Private Sector Engagement, joined the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast to discuss the initiative and how organizations can protect themselves. (Winter SHIELD: Closing the Security Control Gap – March 25, 2026) – 35 minute listen.
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