Trump AI task force reviews safety standards amid expiring cyber law

The Trump AI task force convened on Thursday to address the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks and to establish new national standards for reporting safety incidents. The discussions focused on how AI developers should document and share information regarding digital security risks.

Emil Michael, the Defense Department technology lead and vice chair of the task force, outlined progress on these proposed standards. According to a statement released following the meeting, the task force is prioritising the creation of a framework that ensures developers are held to consistent safety reporting requirements.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the future of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. This legislation, which is scheduled to expire next month, serves as a foundational element for businesses to exchange data on digital threats with both their peers and the government.

Industry experts view the 2015 law as a critical pillar of collective digital defence. The act provides legal protections for defensive monitoring activities that might otherwise be interpreted as violations of regulations concerning wiretapping or surveillance.

The task force also explored methods to encourage critical infrastructure providers to report cybersecurity vulnerabilities and active attacks. The objective is to create an environment where these providers can disclose security breaches without the fear of facing legal consequences.