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New Entries in the CFR Cyber Operations Tracker: Q2 2024

by Adam Segal and Kyle Fendorf February 20, 2025

An update of the Council on Foreign Relations' Cyber Operations Tracker for the period between April and June 2024.

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Energy and Environment
America May Not Need a Massive Energy Build-Out to Power the AI Revolution
A new Duke University study argues that the existing U.S. electricity system already has the capacity to power massive additions of data centers that will be needed for the further development of artificial intelligence.
Post by Varun Sivaram February 11, 2025 Net Politics
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What to Know About the New Trump Administration Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
President Trump’s executive order on January 23rd follows his repeal of Biden’s AI executive order, directing reviews of relevant work by federal departments and agencies.
Post by Michael C. Horowitz January 24, 2025 Net Politics
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What to Know About the New U.S. AI Diffusion Policy and Export Controls
The Biden administration released new export controls on Monday, January 13, placing restrictions on advanced AI chips, cloud access, and model weights. The measures’ implementation will rely on the Trump administration’s support.
Post by Michael C. Horowitz January 13, 2025 Net Politics
  • Cybersecurity
    Cyber Week in Review: December 20, 2024
    U.S. Supreme Court takes TikTok case; House AI Task Force releases report; Namibian telecom hacked; Arm and Qualcomm escalate chip licensing dispute; OMB releases AI use case inventories.
    Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf and Zoë Moore December 20, 2024 Net Politics
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Cyber Week in Review: December 13, 2024
    CSRB hosts meeting on Salt Typhoon hack; Russia disconnects from internet in test; China will probe Nvidia after U.S. export controls; Romanian Supreme Court annuls election; Australia to tax social media platforms.
    Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf, Zoë Moore and Maya Schmidt December 13, 2024 Net Politics
  • China
    What’s Next for TikTok: Ban, Sell, or Presidential Reprieve?
    A U.S. court upheld Congress' TikTok ban last week. As TikTok moves to block the ban and appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court, the future of the platform plays a vital role in U.S.-China technological competition. 
    Post by Adam Segal and Zoë Moore December 9, 2024 Net Politics
  • Cybersecurity
    Cyber Week in Review: December 6, 2024
    U.S. court upholds TikTok ban; U.S. announces new semiconductor controls on China; Australia bans children from social media; India introduces new cybersecurity rules; Poland arrests former spy chief.
    Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf, Zoë Moore and Maya Schmidt December 6, 2024 Net Politics
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Silicon Showdown: How U.S. Policy Redrew the Global Semiconductor Map
    U.S. policy and export controls have reshaped semiconductor manufacturing, fracturing the landscape of semiconductor production and distribution and opening the door for new manufacturing hubs to emerge beyond the traditional powers.
    Post by Tobias Feakin December 4, 2024 Net Politics
  • Cybersecurity
    Cyber Week in Review: November 22, 2024
    Justice Department says Google should divest search engine; U.S. court orders release of NSO Group documents; U.S. hosts AI safety meeting; Trump taps Carr as FCC chair; China hosts World Internet Conference.
    Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf, Zoë Moore and Maya Schmidt November 22, 2024 Net Politics
  • Cybersecurity
    Cyber Week in Review: November 15, 2024
    U.S. will vote yes on UN Cybercrime Convention; Norway selected to host 2025 Internet Governance Forum; DHS releases responsible AI framework; CISA releases list of top vulnerabilities in 2023; GEC faces shutdown.
    Post by Kat Duffy , Zoë Moore , Kyle Fendorf and Maya Schmidt November 15, 2024 Net Politics