US intel chief warns AI firms on hacks, new department as 'cop on the beat'

The US intelligence chief issued a warning to AI companies, stating they will be held responsible when their products are used in cyberattacks, as a new department is established to enforce guardrails. This signals a shift toward regulatory oversight of AI security, though specifics on enforcement mechanisms remain unclear. The move could increase compliance costs for AI firms and set a precedent for AI accountability.