Spanberger Issues Executive Order on AI-Related Cybersecurity Risks
Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order in the commonwealth to address cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 26, 2026 —
Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order in the commonwealth aimed at addressing cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence, according to the information provided. The announcement identifies the order’s subject but does not describe its requirements or the risks it is intended to address.
The available information does not specify when the order was issued, which agencies or organizations it covers, or what actions it directs. It also does not provide details about implementation, oversight, or any deadlines. The order’s text and any accompanying statements were not included in the information provided.
No additional context was provided about the cybersecurity concerns connected with AI or how the executive order is expected to respond to them. The information also does not say whether the order creates new policies, changes existing procedures, or establishes reporting or enforcement measures. Those details cannot be determined from the announcement summary alone.
The order’s potential effects, including who may be affected and how the measures will be carried out, remain unspecified in the information available for this report. Further details about its provisions and implementation were not provided. The announcement establishes that Spanberger issued an executive order addressing AI-related cybersecurity risks, but the scope and practical implications of the action are not clear from the information provided.
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