September 27, 2026 to October 03, 2026

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news concerning ICT, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, social media platforms, digital privacy, AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, Web3 and cryptocurrencies. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

Presidential Executive Order Mandates ‘Super Intelligence’ Terminology Across Federal Executive Branch

On September 29, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order requiring all federal executive branch agencies to replace the term 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) with 'Super Intelligence' (SI) in official materials, including correspondence, communications, websites, and policy documents. The order defines SI to encompass current AI technologies as referenced in U.S. law. The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology must, within 60 days, submit proposed legislative language to introduce a statutory definition of SI and review its potential effects on existing laws. This policy revision excludes historical or previously finalized documents and assigns any publication costs to the Office of Science and Technology Policy. The order is intended as an administrative directive and does not create enforceable legal rights.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

White House Issues Presidential Message on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Presidential Message released on October 2, 2026, marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, restating the Administration’s priority on securing U.S. cyberspace and supporting innovation. The message details current actions, including an executive order intended to address cybercrime, the publication of the 'Cyber Strategy for America,' and implementation work under the project codename “GOLD EAGLE”—a public-private partnership to identify and address cyber vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. The First Lady is leading initiatives such as the Presidential Super Intelligence Challenge and Fostering the Future Together, focusing on safe and innovative technology use. Federal agencies are supporting these efforts through education, policy, and security measures, inviting citizens to recognize shared responsibility for national cybersecurity resilience.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

Executive Order Establishes America.gov as Unified Digital Platform for Federal Services

President Trump’s executive order on September 29, 2026, introduces America.gov as the federal government’s new single-access digital service portal. The platform aims to provide a conversational, authenticated entry point—integrating Login.gov—for individuals to access, discover, and transact with federal services. All public-facing federal services serving over 100,000 users annually, except IRS filing and specific defense/intelligence services, are to be integrated, while usage data will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget. Agencies retain authority over records and access, with all operations required to comply with relevant laws, existing user access rights, and funding constraints.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

FCC Renews Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee for Two-Year Term

The Federal Communications Commission renewed the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC) for another two years as of September 30, 2026. The CPAAC consists of approximately 35 members from consumer groups, industry, public interest, and government stakeholders, and operates at an annual cost of $372,154, with 2.8 full-time federal personnel. The committee acts as an advisor on communications and accessibility policy, with prior input influencing the FCC’s approach on robocalling, mobile device security, relay services in video platforms, AI-based captioning, and direct video calling. FCC notes the committee’s ongoing input is critical for keeping federal actions aligned with both Communications Act compliance and emerging issues in consumer access and technology.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

FAA Schedules Industry Engagement Event on Aviation Spectrum Interference Detection

The Federal Aviation Administration will hold an Industry Day from October 13-15, 2026, at The MITRE Corporation in McLean, Virginia, focused on developing a Spectrum Interference Detection Solution for the National Airspace System. The aim is to attract industry input on RF interference, jamming, spoofing, and other anomalies affecting aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance. Participants will learn about FAA objectives, submit solutions, and attend both classified and unclassified sessions. Registration closed September 25, with vendors to be notified of further engagement opportunities by October 2. The FAA has clarified this is not a procurement commitment but an information-gathering effort under 14 CFR 450.153.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• AI Cyber Risk Spurs Top U.S. CEOs to Build Cross-Industry Crisis Plans: CEOs in the U.S. coordinate for cross-sector response strategies to AI-driven cyber threats.
• Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms: The U.S. Senate did not advance a data center-focused bill before its pre-midterm adjournment.
• When the Grid Goes Dark, the Boardroom Becomes the Battlefield: CISO and Board Advisor Professor Kai London Publishes 100+ Title Cyber, AI and Critical Infrastructure Library: Professor Kai London releases a comprehensive library on cybersecurity, AI, and infrastructure defenses.
• Opinion | Hackers Could Overwhelm Our Power Grid. This Is How to Stop Them.: New York Times op-ed details vulnerabilities and response options for the U.S. power grid.
• Ukraine sets its sights on boosting high-tech exports, hails digital resilience: Ukraine is focused on growing high-tech exports while strengthening digital infrastructure.
• Nokia and Iceye to make low-orbit satellite systems for defence, security: Nokia and Iceye announce collaboration on low-orbit satellite systems for defense and security.

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