Cloud of War: The AI Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure
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AI Imperative 2030
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October 14, 2025

Agentic AI cyberweapons are rapidly becoming the tool of choice for state-sponsored attackers targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. By autonomously conducting reconnaissance, modifying system settings, and adapting to new environments, these tools exponentially accelerate the pace of cyber combat. If urgent action is not taken to equip infrastructure operators with strong AI defenses, malign actors will remain free to exploit vulnerabilites in U.S. infrastructure to prey on U.S. citizens, intercept sensitive intelligence, and disrupt vital national functions.

AI Imperative 2030
Chinese investment in AI pairs with its Military-Civil Fusion strategy: a “whole-of-society” approach to 21st century warfare.
The United States must maintain its competitive advantage in key areas of technological innovation and capital.​
AI IMPERATIVE 2030 will reframe the debate around AI to advocate for the imperative that the open world – led by the U.S. – wins the AI race.
Chinese investment in AI pairs with its Military-Civil Fusion strategy: a “whole-of-society” approach to 21st century warfare.
The United States maintains a competitive advantage in key areas of innovation and capital.​
Project 2030 will reframe the debate around AI to advocate for the imperative that the open world – led by the U.S. – wins the AI race.