# The Gathering AI Storm and Challenge to Stability > Source: > Published: 2026-09-03 06:00:47+00:00 Introduction Representative governments in the United States and elsewhere need to prevent, contain, and respond to future AI-enabled cyberattacks and more broadly address a range of developing AI challenges. Legislation and policy are needed to strengthen civil defense, harden critical sectors of the economy, guide the use of advanced AI models, and proactively shape the AI future. Civil defense consists … [Read more](https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/09/03/the-gathering-ai-storm/) The post [The Gathering AI Storm and Challenge to Stability](https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/09/03/the-gathering-ai-storm/) appeared first on [Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University](https://smallwarsjournal.com).