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axios.com2026-05-26

CISA sidelined as White House scrambles on AI cyber threats - Axios

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing a diminished role and shrinking resources as it enters the AI era, according to former officials and industry leaders.

CISA, which is responsible for protecting federal networks and critical infrastructure, has seen its budget and influence decline in recent years.

Former officials warn that the gap between threat and response is widening, and industry leaders are calling for a more coordinated federal approach. The White House has acknowledged the issue but has not yet announced new funding or specific policy changes for CISA.

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