# New Cybersecurity and AI Scholar Joins Cato 

I’m excited to announce that Cato has recently welcomed a distinguished expert in cybersecurity and AI policy to our team, Matthew Mittelsteadt.

February 20, 2025 • News Releases 

Cato is excited to announce that Matthew Mittelsteadt will be joining our technology policy team as a distinguished expert in cybersecurity and AI policy. Matthew brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the evolving realms of technology and security.

For those interested in exploring his work, here are a few of his notable articles:

\- In [Noema Magazine](https://www.noemamag.com/the-key-to-winning-the-global-ai-race/), Matthew discusses AI policy strategy, focusing on the keys to winning the global AI race.

\- An article in [The Hill](https://thehill.com/opinion/cybersecurity/4720475-for-ai-national-security-improve-but-dont-isolate-cyber-infrastructure/) examines the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, offering strategies to improve national security without isolating cyber infrastructure.

\- On his [Substack](https://digitalspirits.substack.com/p/breaking-digital-barriers-the-promise), “Breaking Digital Barriers: The Promise of AI Agents,” Matthew delves into the transformative potential of AI agents.

If you have questions about a topic regarding cybersecurity or AI, please feel free to reach out to us!

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