Lawmakers to focus on cyber breaches during lame-duck session

lawmakers: In this context, lawmakers refers to members of the U.S. Congress who shape technology, artificial-intelligence, and cybersecurity policy through legislation and oversight. The news says they are expected to focus that policy attention on increasingly frequent and damaging cyber breaches during the upcoming lame-duck session. Policy trend: Recent congressional technology-policy activity has increasingly centered on the security risks and potential harms associated with advanced artificial-intelligence systems. AI and hacking: Recent reporting has highlighted concern that advanced AI systems could enable novel cyberattacks, increasing pressure for lawmakers to address breaches alongside broader AI regulation. Cybersecurity legislation: Cybersecurity measures have historically advanced during lame-duck sessions, when Congress can use expedited procedures to move bills before the legislative term ends.