Stanford University. Work on cyber and influence operations; emerging technologies and national security; science, technology and public policy. Views are mine.

Palo Alto, CA
Principles for changing Sec. 230: honor 1st A, give users some but not absolute control over what they see, give content creators some but not absolute ability to bypass user controls, hold content amplifiers more liable for harmfu…lnkd.in/gwagCWX8 lnkd.in/gNpbdYMz
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We know that ChatGPT sometimes lies. But are the lies just nitpicky ones or real whoppers? The answer – they can be real whoppers. ChatGPT users beware!  Here’s some examples. lnkd.in/gAztWrYJ
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“[ChatGPT and large language models] could lead to human error [in command and control] based on overdependence. It’s a precision-guided munition against human intelligence and human rationality.” lnkd.in/gjzXnRrW
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New Biden cybersecurity strategy has real potential to be much more successful than previous attempts because of radical departures from past practice. Rah! lnkd.in/g_tUr3Ta
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To reduce USG overclassification of information, agencies should take a budget hit for classifying. Budget pressures will be more powerful than exhortation in changing behavior. lnkd.in/g9dMF6zU
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Election integrity demands more than cybersecurity--it requires societal consensus and agreement to abide by outcomes. lnkd.in/gd4jF_WK
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for the junior folks on my connection list.... lnkd.in/gN_Wdt6T
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A huge loss to the software engineering community. His wisdom is still relevant to the world.
Sad news from @unccs — Fred P. Brooks, the founder and long-time chair of the department (and a major influence on my professional outlook) passed away a few hours ago.
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Some thoughts on the Russian use of offensive cyber ops in Ukraine--why less impact than predicted. lnkd.in/g8hNzVDJ
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For colleagues who are senior policy actors, please share the wisdom you would add on this piece. For those junior, pay attention! lnkd.in/gXkkiMad
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Joint Special Operations University Interview on cyber-enabled information/influence operations and US special forces. lnkd.in/gX7fYw59
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Stanford seeks applicants by 12/2/22 for its 2023-2024 Fellowship Program () at the Center for International Security and Cooperation to research policy-related topics related to nuclear security, biosecurity and digital security. lnkd.in/gBM-2VTu
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See how an unruly cat named Pounce offers cybersecurity lessons in the first episode () of DPNUniversity, a new series (lnkd.in/exiGZz5S) where the lay public can learn about cyberwarfare & digital peacebuilding. #DPNU  lnkd.in/e3-UFDQx
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Quantum computing will reveal old secrets once thought to be forever secure. What then?  Thoughts/responses welcome. lnkd.in/g9CnQrF8
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Innovation as the Driver of Cyber Insecurity. Join me for a talk at July 28, 5pm PDT. Register here: lnkd.in/gi-jzNGa
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Reflections on the limitations of baked-in security and the need to insert security into the development of requirements rather than design. lnkd.in/e7sveBnr
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An idea on how to give Ukraine better weapons while minimizing the risk of escalation--establish a electronic geo-fence around Russian territory and prevent weapons from targeting inside it. lnkd.in/gjzWUW-i
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I recently posted on a physical dimension of cyberattacks . Here's more analysis of this phenomenon that also responds to critics of my post. lnkd.in/dRWhXUTB
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Opposing government regulation but not intervention in the social media ecosystem. lnkd.in/gNtpwa5R
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On the impending change of US policy re approval of offensive cyber operations--more transparency needed. lnkd.in/gUvx4pWt
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