A report from the inaugural Workshop on Law-Following AI to catalyze further scholarship on its design, evaluation, and governance

The latest edition of the Seriously Risky Business cybersecurity newsletter, now on Lawfare.

How international institutions’ silence on Hamas hiding behind civilians incentivizes human shields use, and distorts law and accountability.

Tighter U.S. export controls do not weaken China’s AI incentive system. They strengthen it, by deepening the dependence that drives it.

When do strikes on dual-use urban infrastructure comply with the law of armed conflict—and when do they become indiscriminate attacks?

Drones threaten U.S. bases, but recent amendments to Section 130i force deletion of the data needed to identify patterns and adapt.

The administration lacks authority to mandate frontier model vetting—but existing CAISI and CISA tools enable a voluntary alternative.

Despite the spin, these consent decrees are negotiated settlements—not court verdicts. They contain no judicial finding or admission that a Biden-era “censorship regime” existed.

A farewell tribute to a longtime member of the Lawfare community

A complaint filed with the UN alleges that the Trump administration’s immigration law practices violate international human rights obligations.

From preemption to “managed federalism” and the reallocation of legislative authority

Worker protections and concerns about economic stability may slow the adoption of new technology.