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Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan Reuters

NPR — Tech · Jul 09, 2026 · International

How South Korea's silicon belt is changing its society

South Korea's semiconductor industry is generating significant new wealth, creating a distinct class of winners tied to AI chip manufacturing. The shift is reshaping economic and social dynamics inside the country, with growing concern about who benefits and who does not.

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BleepingComputer · Jul 09, 2026 · International

AssuranceAmerica data breach exposes records of 6.9 million drivers

AssuranceAmerica, a U.S. auto insurance provider, has disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 6.9 million drivers following unauthorized access to its systems earlier this year. The company has not yet detailed what specific types of personal information were exposed.

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War on the Rocks · Jul 09, 2026 · International

The Pentagon’s AI Strategy Has a Funding Problem

The White House issued two sweeping AI directives in June 2025, ordering rapid AI adoption and stronger cyber defenses across federal agencies and the national security apparatus. Despite the ambition of these mandates, analysts point to a significant funding shortfall in the FY2026 budget as the central obstacle to carrying them out.

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith on U.S. AI policy: ‘Regulation without transparent or complete rules’

Microsoft President Brad Smith has characterized the current state of U.S. AI policy as regulation without transparent or complete rules, signaling concern about the unclear regulatory environment American companies are operating in.

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Rethinking Legal Education in the AI Era

The University of Chicago Law School is taking up the question of how legal education should change as AI reshapes the practice of law.

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith on Washington’s AI policy: ‘Regulation without transparent or complete rules’

Microsoft President Brad Smith has publicly criticized Washington's approach to AI governance, characterizing the current environment as regulation without clear or complete rules. The remarks reflect growing tension between major technology companies and federal policymakers over how AI oversight is being handled.

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UA offers new generative AI policy, AI Hub website

I don't have enough information to write a reliable briefing from this input. The excerpt is essentially a repetition of the headline with a publication name — it contains no substantive facts about what the policy says, what the AI Hub does, who it applies to, or what prompted it. If you can provi

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Privacy Commissioner of Canada · Jul 09, 2026 · Canada

News release: Privacy Commissioner of Canada publishes new guidance for financial reporting entities on submitting codes of practice

Canada's Privacy Commissioner has released new guidance aimed at financial reporting entities, outlining how they should submit codes of practice under Canadian privacy law. The guidance is intended to help these organizations formalize their privacy commitments through an established regulatory process.

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BBC — Tech · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

San Francisco home prices have hit a record median of $1.7 million, driven in significant part by high compensation in the AI industry concentrating wealth among a narrow slice of tech workers in the city.

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NYC public schools puts technology purchases on hold amid heated debate over AI policy

New York City's public school system has paused technology purchases as officials debate how to handle artificial intelligence policy in an educational setting. The freeze reflects broader uncertainty about how schools should govern AI tools before committing to new contracts.

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BleepingComputer · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Mount Royal University confirms breach as hackers claim attack

Mount Royal University in Calgary has confirmed that attackers breached its network, stole data from file storage systems, and then deleted it. The university disclosed the incident after hackers publicly claimed responsibility for the attack.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Messi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is Playing a Different Game

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are investing in AI, health technology, and startups as they build tech-focused portfolios outside football. Mohamed Salah is pursuing a different path, opting for more conventional investments beyond the sport.

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Federal AI policy just changed again. Is your security stack ready?

Federal AI policy has shifted again, prompting questions about whether organizations working with government systems have updated their security infrastructure to match the new requirements. Washington Technology flagged the development as a practical readiness concern for those operating in or alongside the federal space.

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The Record · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Greek victims file lawsuit against Intellexa over Predator spyware

A group of Greek victims has filed a lawsuit against Intellexa, the company behind the Predator spyware, after the surveillance tool was found on dozens of phones in 2022. The scandal previously forced out senior Greek government officials, including the intelligence chief and the prime minister's chief of staff.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 08, 2026 · International

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You

A hands-on account describes building a self-improving AI system using accessible tools, arguing that the ability to create AI that refines its own outputs is no longer limited to large, well-funded research labs. The piece positions this as a practical shift in who can develop and deploy increasingly autonomous AI systems.

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Pressure grows for AI regulation focused on children’s safety

Calls for AI regulation specifically aimed at protecting children are gaining momentum, according to reporting by Biometric Update. The push reflects growing concern that existing rules do not adequately address the risks AI poses to younger users.

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WATCH: Trump doesn't refute Iran security concerns for new Air Force One

WATCH: Trump doesn't refute Iran security concerns for new Air Force One PBS

CyberScoop · Jul 08, 2026 · US Federal

French nonprofit starts global intelligence and research hub for AI cyber threats

One of the project’s top goals is stitching together an international, quick response coalition of governments, businesses and civil experts for AI-related threats. The post French nonprofit starts global intelligence and research hub for AI cyber threats appeared first on CyberScoop.

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Xailient’s facial recognition technology for casinos gets GLI validation

Xailient has received validation from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) for its facial recognition technology designed for casino environments. The certification signals the system meets established testing standards for deployment in regulated gaming facilities.

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AI increases the dangers of phishing and cyberattacks, says Dutch data authority

AI increases the dangers of phishing and cyberattacks, says Dutch data authority NL Times

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How does the First Amendment apply to AI regulation in hiring and health care?

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is examining how First Amendment protections apply when governments regulate AI systems used in hiring and health care decisions. The analysis centers on whether AI outputs constitute protected speech and what that means for the legal limits of oversight.

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TechCrunch — Privacy · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Meta wants its AI glasses to seem less creepy. Its AI strategy says otherwise.

Meta is introducing a feature to its AI-enabled glasses designed to make covert recording harder, responding to concerns about surveillance. The update arrives alongside broader moves to increase the amount of personal data collected and processed across Meta's AI products.

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Military Times · Jul 08, 2026 · US Federal

‘Hard for everyone’: Air Force rescinds 135 promotions after admin flub

The U.S. Air Force has rescinded 135 promotions it had already announced, attributing the error to human mistake during the promotion cycle. Officials confirmed that no automated or AI-assisted systems were involved in the flawed process.

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