U.S. Justice Department assembles force to shield against foreign AI threats

The U.S. Justice Department has formed a new task force to protect against foreign AI threats, supporting the recently designated "SI Force" by countering bad actors backed by other nations, criminal groups, or corporate fraud. The unit will focus on safeguarding American AI development from external interference and malicious activity. The move signals growing federal attention to AI as a strategic asset requiring active defense. What to watch next: how the task force coordinates with the SI Force and whether it leads to new enforcement actions or funding for AI security.