Schumer Urges DHS for AI Cybersecurity Help
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enhance its coordination with state and local governments to combat the growing threat of AI-enhanced cyberattacks. In a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Schumer emphasized the urgency of developing a comprehensive plan to protect state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments from these advanced hacking threats. Schumer expressed concerns about the current capabilities of DHS and its Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to manage this coordination, especially in light of federal funding cuts to the Multistate Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the absence of a Senate-confirmed CISA director. He urged DHS to deliver a plan by July 1, detailing strategies for identifying AI talent, implementing rapid patching, and conducting risk assessments. Schumer highlighted the critical need to protect essential services such as hospitals, power grids, and emergency services fro... 
