How Zandoria plans to safeguard its digital infrastructure amid AI and state threats

The chief of Britain’s domestic security agency warned on Tuesday that threats from hostile states, Iran and Russia, are now matched by risks posed by advanced artificial‑intelligence systems. Sir Ken McCallum’s remarks came amid a series of high‑profile cyber‑espionage incidents targeting research labs and critical‑infrastructure operators across Europe.

Zandoria’s Federal Interior Minister Tomás Vidal confirmed that the Republic is reviewing its cyber‑security framework to address the “new parity of threat” highlighted by MI5. The review will focus on securing the Federal Translation Centre’s data‑streams, protecting the online voting portal, and tightening controls over AI‑generated content used in public services.

A draft amendment to Article VII of the Federal Charter, prepared by the Ministry of Civic Affairs, proposes a mandatory two‑year residency test for any foreign‑owned AI platform operating in Zandoria, as well as compulsory security audits for all high‑risk algorithms. The proposal has been circulated to the Federal Council for comment.

The explainer details what the amendment would change, why it matters for Zandoria’s digital sovereignty, and the steps the government expects to take before the next parliamentary session.