Vanderbilt University has announced that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will deliver the opening keynote at the upcoming Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, set to take place on April 17-18, 2025. The summit will bring together leading experts from government, academia, and industry to discuss the evolving landscape of national security in the age of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and geopolitical instability.

The National Academies is hosting a Workshop on Technology for Data Stewardship on February 29, 2025, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government to explore cutting-edge solutions for managing and protecting data. The event will focus on advancements in data stewardship, including secure storage, access control, and ethical considerations in data sharing. Participants will discuss emerging technologies, best practices, and policy implications to ensure responsible data management across sectors.

The Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics is delighted to invite submissions for the Workshop on Advancing Fairness in Machine Learning, a multidisciplinary platform aimed at fostering dialogue between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

I2O Request for Information (RFI): Formal Methods to Deliver Resilient Systems

DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) seeks community feedback on the draft Guide to Formal Methods to Deliver Resilient Systems for Proposals (“the FMDRS Guide”). DARPA is interested in feedback from all capable sources, particularly those sources with formal methods implementation experience, on:

A new Senate bill seeks to address growing national security concerns over consumer routers and modems, which have been increasingly targeted by cybercriminals and foreign adversaries. The legislation aims to improve the security of these devices, requiring manufacturers to implement more robust protections and limit their vulnerabilities. The bill highlights the risk posed by insecure devices in homes and businesses, which can be exploited to access sensitive networks and data.