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Why blocking AI models won’t stop the cyber threats they create

CyberScoop

July 20, 2026

CSET’s Jessica Ji and Andrew Lohn shared their expert analysis in an op-ed published by CyberScoop. The article argues that blocking access to advanced AI models is not a sustainable solution to AI-enabled cyber threats, emphasizing instead the need for a long-term national cybersecurity strategy led by the federal government and supported by AI companies.

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