The Iran War Could And Should Be Over Tomorrow Says Blinken
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Blinken tying AI “wizards” and guardrails to an ongoing war underscores how quickly advanced models are being pulled into geopolitical and military decision loops. For operators with any exposure to dual-use AI, governance is no longer a PR exercise—it’s a live policy and sanctions risk surface.
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