THE DAILY PRAETORIAN: Cybersecurity Trends – 6/4/25

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“The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order.”

— Alfred North Whitehead

House lawmakers want more details about the Army’s plan to restructure force
Top Army officials faced tough questions from House lawmakers over their new cost-cutting Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), which proposes slashing outdated equipment, shrinking headquarters staffs, and consolidating major commands to boost combat readiness for future conflicts, particularly with China. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Gen. Randy George defended the initiative as a necessary evolution rather than a mere budget-trimming exercise, but lawmakers from both parties criticized the lack of detailed plans and budget clarity, warning of troop anxiety and past failures from similar overhauls. The Army is also seeking greater funding flexibility to fast-track commercial weapons procurement and explore cheaper alternatives like off-the-shelf drones and low-cost missiles, as demonstrated in Ukraine. Click here to read more.

Google DeepMind’s CEO Thinks AI Will Make Humans Less Selfish
A leading AI figure envisions a near future where artificial general intelligence (AGI) sparks a golden era of abundance, solving root problems like disease, energy, and water scarcity—assuming it is developed with care and global cooperation. While acknowledging that current AI poses no existential threat, he warns that the pace of advancement requires urgent attention to safety, governance, and interpretability. He predicts AGI will enhance jobs rather than replace them entirely, noting that certain human qualities—like empathy in nursing—will remain irreplaceable. Still, he concedes that abundance alone won’t fix inequity or inaction on issues like climate change without human resolve. Click here to read more.

Christians Split over Viral AI Videos That Put Bible Characters on TikTok
A new trend of viral AI-generated TikTok videos reimagines Bible characters like Daniel, Noah, and David as modern-day influencers, delivering Scripture-inspired updates in selfie-style vlogs. The clips—some topping millions of views—are drawing mixed reactions: some Christians see them as engaging tools for digital evangelism, while others criticize the trend as irreverent, inaccurate, or even blasphemous. Supporters argue that as long as the content aligns with Scripture and points viewers to Christ, it has value; critics worry it trivializes sacred narratives or misrepresents biblical figures. Click here to read more.

Microsoft offers free cybersecurity support to European governments
Microsoft has launched a free cybersecurity program for European governments to strengthen defenses against rising cyber threats, particularly those enhanced by AI. The initiative, announced Wednesday, emphasizes intelligence-sharing to counter attacks—many of which have been traced to state-sponsored actors from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Microsoft President Brad Smith said the company aims to bring its U.S.-developed tools to Europe, stressing that while attackers exploit AI to scale disinformation and infrastructure disruption, AI can also be a powerful defensive tool—if it evolves faster than offensive uses. Click here to read more.

Two-state solution support hits all-time low as Israeli trust collapses – Pew poll
Only 21% of Israelis believe peaceful coexistence with a future Palestinian state is possible, the lowest figure recorded by Pew since 2013, as trust erodes amid ongoing war and deep divisions over Jerusalem, settlements, and governance of Gaza. The survey reveals stark gaps between Jewish and Arab Israelis, low confidence in both Israeli and Palestinian leadership, and polarized views along religious and political lines—though most still view the U.S. as a helpful peace broker. Click here to read more.