Summary
The House Homeland Security Committee has asked Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, to testify before Congress about a cyberattack involving AI tools used by Chinese state actors. This marks the first known instance of an AI-driven cyberattack. Other tech leaders, including those from Google Cloud and Quantum Xchange, are also expected to discuss AI's impact on cybersecurity.
Key Facts
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has been requested to testify about an AI-driven cyberattack by Chinese state actors.
- The hearing is scheduled for December 17, focusing on AI and cybersecurity.
- This is the first documented case where AI orchestrated a cyberattack.
- Representatives Andy Ogles and Josh Brecheen co-signed the letters requesting testimony.
- Lawmakers want to understand how AI can be both a tool for attacks and defense.
- Google Cloud and Quantum Xchange executives are also asked to testify on adapting security strategies for AI-related threats.
- U.S. lawmakers aim to improve policies and coordination in response to AI's growing role in cyber threats.
- Executives must confirm by December 3 if they will attend the hearing.
