The Anthropic logo can be seen at an event organized by the AI company in San Francisco on May 6, 2026. (Andrej Sokolow / Picture Alliance via Getty Images) Anthropic launches $15M cyber defense program for state, local, tribal and territorial governments California and Texas have already joined Anthropic's new SLTT cyber defense program. Jun 12, 2026 By Keely Quinlan
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images) Texas expands prohibited tech list, citing cyber risks posed by Chinese Communist Party Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Cyber Command is tasked with identifying additional threats to the state's networks. Jan 26, 2026 By Sophia Fox-Sowell