AI & Emerging Technology
Just Security’s expert authors offer strategic analysis on AI, cyber, quantum and other emerging technologies, including the national security implications of AI, global governance frameworks, the evolving cyber risk landscape, and how technology use cases comport with legal and ethical considerations.
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Beyond Data Rescue: Building Structural Safeguards for Federal Data Preservation
Disappearance of vital resources from government websites exposes a fragile ecosystem in which accountability mechanisms have broken down.
Online Safety Regulations Around the World: The State of Play and The Way Forward
A global survey and analysis of online safety laws reveals an emerging set of discernible approaches to platform regulation.
Shaping the World’s AI Future: How the U.S. and China Compete to Promote Their Digital Visions
To win the AI race with China, Kayla Blomquist & Keegan McBride argue the U.S. must focus on three attributes: quality, reach & adaptability.
Justice Department Fails to Address Central Point in VOA Case
A federal judge halted the shutdown of VOA, citing violations of administrative law and congressional authority, not press freedom.
The Just Security Podcast: Trump’s AI Strategy Takes Shape
Is a distinct Trump strategy for AI beginning to emerge—and what will that mean for the United States and the rest of the world?
Vanishing Accountability? The Need to Preserve U.S. Federal Financial Transparency
As threats to open data and financial accountability grow in the United States, it is essential to protect transparency at all costs.
DOGE’s Growing Reach into Personal Data: What it Means for Human Rights
Congress should update the Privacy Act to prevent DOGE from violating U.S. international rights obligations.
Introduction to Series: Data Preservation Under the Trump Administration
A new series on what is at stake — and what can be done — to ensure government information remains publicly accessible and properly stored.
States in the Vanguard: Social Media Policy Today
The states have stepped up to regulate consumer-facing online services where the federal government has been utterly silent. But the tech companies are not sitting idly by.
#War #Sponsored: Using Targeted Ads to Promote Compliance with International Humanitarian Law
As combatants sit in the trenches – scrolling, posting, taking selfies – they can be targeted with online ads that espouse the laws of war.
Enabling a Thriving Middleware Market
For middleware to flourish, policymakers must align market incentives, address regulatory barriers, and encourage platform cooperation.
Balancing State Security and Peace and Security in Outer Space: What Role for International Law on the Use of Force?
Understanding jus ad bellum necessity and proportionality is crucial to addressing concerns regarding the weaponization of outer space.