Classic arguments for AI risk assume that capable, goal-seeking systems will naturally attempt to improve themselves, but a closer look at the operative incentives reveals a more complicated story.

The terrorist group continues to inspire and guide violence through online messaging platforms.

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The data-privacy justification is substantial, the national security posture helps the government, and the law covers more than just TikTok.

Controlling AI through compute may be necessary, but it won’t be easy.

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Whether Congress can single out TikTok remains an unanswered constitutional question.

Some forms of “prompt injection” may violate federal law.

Tort liability is the wrong approach to improving software security; process transparency and Executive Order 14028 offer a path forward.