Federal AI Use Soars, But Bottlenecks Threaten Momentum Amid Public Skepticism: Brookings

In brief Federal AI use has grown rapidly, but adoption remains heavily concentrated among a handful of large agencies. Key bottlenecks include a shortage of AI-specialized talent, a risk-averse agency culture, and procurement rules ill-suited to fast-moving AI systems. Public trust is a critical hurdle, with only 17% of Americans believing AI will benefit the…

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Russian Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Trading, Alleging $13M Exploit by ‘Western Special Services’

In brief Russian exchange Grinex says it was hacked for more than 1 billion rubles or greater than $13 million. The exchange alleged the attack was an attempt to “destabilize” Russia’s financial sector and was conducted by “foreign special services.” Grinex previously been linked to Garantex, an exchange that was seized and removed by the…

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