An open-weight model now builds exploits at the level AI labs restricted in April. Defensive advantage depends on access to private programs and on how fast fixes reach production.
California has signed SB 951 into law. Its AI layoff disclosures will put a public legal record beside the explanations companies give investors and staff.
Cynthia Chen and Ashwin Telang · Second · August 2026
Questions with published outputs
What does continuous lifecycle monitoring require operationally, and what is the eighteen-month build path for institutions starting from a compliance-only posture?