State CIOs to Address Congress on Cybersecurity Grant Program Amid AI Concerns
State Chief Information Officers (CIOs) from Florida, Tennessee, and New York are set to testify before Congress regarding the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). The hearing, organized by the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity Infrastructure Protection, will focus on the program's impact and the need for continued funding. Despite the program's reauthorization, no new allocations have been made, and a Senate bill proposing $300 million in funding has stalled. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has emphasized the program's importance in enhancing cybersecurity capabilities across states. This discussion occurs amid growing concerns over AI advancements, particularly Anthropic's Mythos AI model, which experts warn poses new digital risks. 
