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Hardware·Aug 31·all news from August 31, 2026

House Intelligence Committee warns AI could be next 9/11-style blind spot

The House Intelligence Committee has identified artificial intelligence as a potential blind spot for national security, drawing comparisons to the intelligence failures preceding the September 11 attacks. The committee argues that current oversight and technical awareness are insufficient to mitigate risks posed by rapidly evolving systems. This warning highlights growing congressional concern regarding how foreign adversaries might leverage AI to disrupt domestic infrastructure or intelligence operations.

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