National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center
The National Security Agency (NSA) is launching an Artificial Intelligence Security Center to address the growing importance of AI in U.S. defence and intelligence systems, according to Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, the outgoing director of the agency. The centre will be integrated into the NSA's Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, where it collaborates with private industry and international partners to bolster the U.S. defence-industrial base against threats from countries like China and Russia. Nakasone emphasized the need to safeguard the U.S. advantage in AI, while also discussing the absence of evidence regarding foreign interference in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections. The centre's mission includes securing AI models from theft and sabotage, promoting best practices, and fostering secure AI development in national security and defence contexts through collaboration with industry, academia, and international partners. Gen. Nakasone is set to be succeeded by Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, who will lead both the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command.