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U upi.com · · International

Pokémon card stores use facial recognition to prevent scalping

Some Pokémon card retailers are deploying facial recognition technology to identify and block known scalpers from purchasing limited-release products. The practice aims to protect casual buyers from resellers who buy up scarce inventory to flip at inflated prices.

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AI Governance
Military Times · · US Federal

US Central Command, UAE to launch artifical intelligence task force

US Central Command and the United Arab Emirates are establishing a joint military AI task force called Task Force Talon Synapse. The initiative is focused on developing artificial intelligence applications for military use across the CENTCOM region.

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Lawfare · · US Federal

Scaling Laws: Google's Kent Walker on Regulating Frontier AI

Google's Kent Walker, the company's top policy executive, has publicly addressed how frontier AI should be regulated, engaging with the debate over whether existing legal frameworks are adequate for the most powerful AI systems being developed today.

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California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) (.gov) · · US / State

Opt-out Preference Signals (OOPS)Rulemaking Recommendations

The California Privacy Protection Agency has issued rulemaking recommendations on Opt-out Preference Signals, a mechanism that allows consumers to automatically communicate their data-sharing opt-out choices to businesses through browser or device settings.

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GDPR / Intl
IAPP · · International

EDPB discusses focuses in draft anonymization, AI web scraping guidelines

The European Data Protection Board is developing draft guidelines that address both anonymization standards and the use of AI web scraping, signaling a move to clarify how these practices align with EU data protection rules. The guidelines are still in draft form and reflect the EDPB's current enforcement and policy priorities.

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Breach
Military Times · · US Federal

White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says

South Korean authorities reported a white phosphorus leak at a U.S. air base in South Korea. The base confirmed a munitions-related accident occurred and said it was assessing the situation, without providing further detail.

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EPIC · · US Federal

CNET: The Government’s Indictment of an Activist Tests Whether You Have a Right to Wipe Your Phone

A federal indictment tied to an activist's decision to wipe their phone at an airport is testing the legal boundaries of whether Americans can lawfully clear their devices when facing government search. The case is drawing attention to the particular vulnerability activists face during border and airport encounters with federal agents.

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Enforcement
EPIC · · US Federal

BBC: How period trackers share your private details

A BBC investigation examines how period tracking apps share sensitive reproductive health data with third parties, with privacy advocates warning that even revealing a person's use of such an app can expose them to legal and personal risk.

Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance · Healthcare professionals · General readers · Policy

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Healthcare
Nextgov/FCW · · US Federal

HHS continues health tech initiative with 7 new industry pledges

The Department of Health and Human Services has added seven new industry pledges to its ongoing health technology initiative, which the Trump administration says has expanded app-based access to personal medical records to roughly 60% of Americans.

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R Reuters · · International

A new day has dawned — responding to AI-native security incidents

Security professionals are beginning to grapple with a category of incidents that did not exist before: breaches and failures that originate within AI systems themselves, rather than through traditional attack surfaces. Responding to these events requires different methods than conventional incident response.

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Breach
BleepingComputer · · International

Is Your SSO Protected Against Modern Credential Attacks?

A compromised SSO login can provide attackers with access to multiple enterprise applications and services. Specops Software explains how stronger passwords, phishing-resistant MFA, and identity hardening help secure modern SSO environments and the applications they protect. [...]

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AI Governance
F Forbes · · International

China Launches WAICO In Shanghai As West Sits Out AI Governance

China has established a new international AI governance body called WAICO, based in Shanghai, positioning itself as a leader in shaping global AI standards. Major Western nations did not participate in the launch, leaving a significant gap in who is represented at the table.

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G Gamereactor UK · · International

The Pokémon Company will use facial recognition in Pokémon TCG shops to deter scalpers

The Pokémon Company plans to deploy facial recognition technology in Pokémon Trading Card Game retail shops as a measure to identify and deter scalpers from bulk-buying card products. The move marks one of the first uses of biometric surveillance in a consumer hobby retail context for inventory fairness purposes.

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IAPP · · International

The wrong question in the online advertising privacy debate

I need to infer what this story is about from the headline alone, since the excerpt only repeats the headline and the source (IAPP). The headline suggests a commentary or analysis piece arguing that the online advertising privacy debate is being framed around the wrong question. ```json { "summar

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AI Governance
The Guardian — Tech · · International

Debate over AI’s future divides Silicon Valley as China gains ground

A debate over open-source versus closed AI development is fracturing Silicon Valley, with competitive pressure from China shaping the argument. Both sides of the dispute have financial stakes in the outcome, complicating claims that the disagreement is purely about safety or innovation principles.

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AI Governance
Nextgov/FCW · · US Federal

AI's growing role in rulemaking raises new transparency questions

Federal agencies are increasingly exploring the use of artificial intelligence in rulemaking processes, prompting concern that AI-assisted decisions may be difficult to trace, explain, or legally defend. The tension is sharpening under an administration already pushing to roll back regulatory oversight.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests

A senior UK judge has accused the Home Office of using AI-generated false information to deny an asylum claim made by a Moroccan woman and her child who fled forced marriage and violent abuse. The tribunal could not locate the document cited in the refusal decision and compared it to relying on fabricated evidence.

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AI Governance
New York Times — Tech · · International

Apple Introduces Leasing Program for iPhones and Other Devices

Apple is launching a leasing program that would let customers pay to use iPhones and other devices rather than buy them outright. The move is partly a response to rising component costs driven by AI hardware demand.

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The Markup · · International

Brazil gives parents social media controls for their kids. Should the US?

Brazil has enacted social media controls giving parents direct authority over their children's accounts, a move that puts it ahead of most U.S. states on children's online privacy. California has the strongest kids' data protections in the country but still falls short of what some other nations now require.

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News
Schneier on Security · · International

Axon Is Another License Plate Surveillance Company

Some local governments are moving away from Flock's license plate reader networks, but switching to a competitor like Axon does not meaningfully reduce surveillance. Axon's cameras reportedly collect personal data well beyond license plate numbers, raising similar concerns about the scope of information gathered on ordinary drivers.

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AI Governance
P PR Newswire · · International

Coupa Releases FY26 Sustainability Report Outlining Progress in AI Governance and Climate Commitments

Coupa, a business spend management software company, has published its fiscal year 2026 sustainability report, which includes self-reported progress on AI governance practices alongside climate-related commitments.

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