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From Open-Source to All-Source: Leveraging Local Knowledge for Atrocity Prevention

The focus on open source investigation of serious international crimes often comes at the expense of more effective local expertise.
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Countering Russian Lawfare and Gray Zone Operations

Using international venues to confront Russian malign efforts is key to effectively calling out illegitimate and illegal Russian activities.
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“Fired” Member of U.S. Privacy Oversight Board Discusses What He Considers at Stake

"The risks to U.S. persons, as well as non-U.S. persons, from the misuse, abuse, and exfiltration of data are quite substantial."
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Human Rights and Democracy in the Quantum Age

Now is the time to prepare for the second quantum revolution.
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Export Controls on Open-Source Models Will Not Win the AI Race

Policymakers should balance the benefits of open-source AI development with the need to address geopolitical considerations.
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Oversight Board’s Watchlist Report Underscores Need for Major Overhaul

The PCLOB's release of its report on terrorist watchlists makes it clear that sweeping changes to the watchlist system are long past due.
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Confronting Gendered Harm in Cyberspace is not a Matter of Social Justice — It’s a National Security Imperative

Despite the worsening cyber threat landscape, U.N. cyber norms remain gender-blind, undermining States' ability to protect all citizens.
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The Munich Security Conference Provides an Opportunity to Improve on the AI Elections Accord

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, one crucial issue is at risk of falling by the wayside: protecting democracy from abuses of AI. 
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The Just Security Podcast: Key Takeaways from the Paris AI Action Summit

Brianna Rosen joins the podcast to recap key takeaways from the recently concluded Artificial Intelligence Action Summit.
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What Just Happened: Security Implications of Trump’s Efforts to Trim the CIA Workforce

The White House's order for the CIA to send a list of new hires over unclassified email raises serious security concerns.
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The Senate’s Dilemma: Kash Patel and the Purging of the FBI

Analysis of Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director in light of DOJ purge of FBI personnel and Patel's new answers to questions for record.
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