AI & Government: Federal Hearing Overview
- Cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier addressed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Thursday, discussing the federal government's use of artificial intelligence.
- Schneier's testimony, at the request of Democratic committee members, specifically addressed the risks associated with data exfiltration from government agencies and the potential dangers of feeding this data...
- Other speakers at the hearing largely focused on the positive aspects of AI and,in certain specific cases,promoted their own companies.
Government AI Hearing Focuses on Data Risks
Updated June 7, 2025
Cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier addressed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Thursday, discussing the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence. The hearing, titled “The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” included several speakers.
Schneier’s testimony, at the request of Democratic committee members, specifically addressed the risks associated with data exfiltration from government agencies and the potential dangers of feeding this data into AI systems. he also mentioned DOGE in his address.
Other speakers at the hearing largely focused on the positive aspects of AI and,in certain specific cases,promoted their own companies.
What’s next
The committee is expected to further explore policy recommendations related to AI and data security in future sessions.