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Regulations may not stop disinformation spread by artificial intelligence, experts say

by Daniel Grimes | Nov 14, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON—Artificial Intelligence is being used to spread disinformation through both sophisticated, complex manipulation as well as easily debunked efforts, but government regulation may not be able to stop these attacks, a cybersecurity expert said Wednesday....

The State Department doubles down on Iranian government

by Lucas Robinson | Nov 13, 2018 | Featured, National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON — The State Department on Tuesday designated the son of Hezbollah’s leader as a “global terrorist” amid growing pressure by the Trump administration on the Iranian government. “The actions we’re announcing today are one more step in our campaign to...

Private company collections of personal data concern national security experts

by Patty Nieberg and Lucas Robinson | Nov 13, 2018 | Business & Tech, Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Americans concerned about government collection of their personal data should consider how much data is collected by private companies and what they do with it, according to the top lawyer for the National Security. “Consider how much information...
Helsinki Commission tackles U.S. policies on European nationalism and Russia

Helsinki Commission tackles U.S. policies on European nationalism and Russia

by Beverly Banks | Nov 1, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. Helsinki Commission on Thursday disagreed over the effectiveness of the European Union on addressing the rise of nationalist parties in Europe nationalism and increased Russian aggression in Europe. A strong U.S. and European...
VIDEO: People Upset With Trump Over Climate of Hate

VIDEO: People Upset With Trump Over Climate of Hate

by Patty Nieberg | Oct 31, 2018 | Featured, National Security

VIDEO: Coast Guard Commandant Speaks on China, Russia Advances in Arctic

VIDEO: Coast Guard Commandant Speaks on China, Russia Advances in Arctic

by Beverly Banks and Patty Nieberg | Oct 30, 2018 | Featured, National Security

ARLINGTON, Va. — Beverly Banks speaks with Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl L. Schultz about the United States security measures in the Arctic at the Military Reporters and Editors annual conference. Schultz says the United States is prepared for China and...
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