National Security

US

FCC's Sweeping Router Ban Raises Security Questions and Market Concerns

A new FCC ruling bars authorization for nearly all new foreign-made consumer routers, citing national security risks. With domestic production extremely limited, the policy effectively restricts most wireless router sales, sparking debate over its practical impact and potential for market disruption.

Business

Anthropic Designated a National Security Risk in Unprecedented Move, OpenAI Steps Into Pentagon Void

In a historic and contentious decision, the U.S. government has declared AI lab Anthropic a "supply chain risk" to national security, barring military contractors from doing business with the company. The move, following a standoff over a $200M Pentagon contract, marks the first time such a designation has been applied to a domestic firm. Rival OpenAI swiftly secured its own defense contract, capitalizing on the upheaval.