The Rundown: The White House just issued a new national security memorandum directing federal agencies to accelerate AI adoption – while establishing clear boundaries for its use in sensitive government areas like defense and intelligence.The details: The memo outlined the government’s strategy for leveraging technology across national security departments while managing its risks.The directive prohibits AI from tasks like making autonomous nuclear weapons decisions, targeting systems without human oversight, and privacy violations.Biden highlighted the need for improvements to the U.S. AI chip infrastructure, also directing agencies to assist AI labs in defending against foreign espionage. OpenAI published a blog alongside the memo explaining its stance on national security and the company’s partnerships and government initiatives. Why it matters: AI safety and development are national security issues, and the US is finally acting on its most comprehensive attempt to craft guardrails to prepare for the evolution to come. The memo’s emphasis on protecting private sector innovations also signals a major shift in treating commercial AI as crucial national security assets.