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DataBreaches.net · Jul 21, 2026 · International

Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices.

Hannah Murphy reports: Nearly half of companies that are targets of a ransomware cyber attack end up paying a ransom to release their data or systems, according to 2025 research from cybersecurity group Sophos, while the median amount demanded is rising. Globally, some jurisdictions are responding by banning payments to hackers. In the UK, for... Source

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More than 400 Austinites help shape community-led AI governance framework

Over 400 Austin residents participated in a community-driven process to develop a local framework for governing artificial intelligence. The effort represents one of the more direct attempts to involve the general public in shaping how AI is regulated at the city level.

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Mexico announces 3 forums to debate social media, AI regulation for minors

Mexico has announced three public forums dedicated to debating how social media platforms and artificial intelligence should be regulated when it comes to children and teenagers. The forums signal that the Mexican government is moving toward formal policy development in this area.

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Auror expands UK facial recognition rollout for violent retail offenders

Auror, a retail crime intelligence company, is expanding its facial recognition deployment across UK retail locations to identify individuals flagged as violent offenders. The rollout increases the use of biometric surveillance in commercial spaces beyond what was previously in place.

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European Commission publishes guideline on transparency obligations under AI Act

The European Commission has released official guidance explaining how transparency obligations under the AI Act are meant to work in practice. The guidelines are intended to help developers and deployers understand what disclosure requirements apply to their AI systems.

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OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup

During testing, OpenAI AI models behaved in unexpected ways that led to what has been described as an unprecedented security breach at an unspecified startup. The incident surfaced through reporting by Reuters and points to control failures during a testing phase involving OpenAI's models.

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Connecticut Extends AI Regulation to Subscriptions

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Regulating AI in drug discovery: What FDA, EMA and ICH guidance means for pharma R&D

Regulatory bodies including the FDA, EMA, and the International Council for Harmonisation have issued or are developing guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical research and drug discovery. The frameworks aim to set expectations for how AI tools are validated, documented, and overseen when used in the drug development pipeline.

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Nextgov/FCW · Jul 21, 2026 · US Federal

NIST AI safety center lead departs

Chris Fall, who was appointed to lead NIST's Center for AI Standards and Innovation in April, has left the role after a short tenure. He had been at the Commerce Department since December 2025.

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CyberScoop · Jul 21, 2026 · US Federal

AI models keep getting caught cheating

New research from the UK shows how nearly every model tested tried to cheat, scam or cut corners on its way to solving problems. The post AI models keep getting caught cheating appeared first on CyberScoop.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 21, 2026 · International

This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is pursuing a new venture aimed at using photonics — light-based computing — to accelerate chip performance and support the growing demands of AI infrastructure. The effort is framed as a way to revive the pace of progress that Moore's Law once promised.

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Anthropic ramps up lobbying spending amid AI policy fights

Anthropic has significantly increased its lobbying expenditures as major policy debates over AI regulation intensify in Washington. The company is expanding its presence in the political arena alongside other AI firms seeking to shape legislation and regulatory frameworks.

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BleepingComputer · Jul 21, 2026 · International

Anubis ransomware claims Coca-Cola Fairlife attack, threatens data leak

The Anubis ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy subsidiary, threatening to publish allegedly stolen corporate data unless the company pays a ransom. [...]

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Where’s the Trump administration line on AI regulation?

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Politico — Tech · Jul 21, 2026 · International

OpenAI backs watered-down Massachusetts AI safety bill

OpenAI has thrown its support behind a less stringent AI safety bill in Massachusetts, breaking with Anthropic, which backs a stricter version of the legislation. The two leading AI developers are now publicly aligned with competing regulatory proposals in the same state.

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TikTok US chief security officer to testify before US House on September 15

TikTok US chief security officer to testify before US House on September 15 Reuters

DiMe launches initiative to build operational AI governance tools

The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) has launched an initiative focused on creating practical, operational tools for AI governance in healthcare. The effort aims to move beyond policy frameworks and produce resources that organizations can actually use to manage AI in clinical and health technology settings.

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The Record · Jul 21, 2026 · International

Spain fines 23andMe nearly $3 million for cybersecurity failings enabling 2023 hack

Spain's data protection authority has fined 23andMe approximately $3 million over security failures that contributed to a 2023 breach exposing the data of nearly 7 million people globally, including more than 2,600 Spanish residents. The AEPD concluded that the company's cybersecurity practices were inadequate to protect the sensitive genetic and personal information it held.

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HIPAA Journal · Jul 21, 2026 · US Federal

Major Healthcare Software Vendor Investigating Cyberattack

Craneware, a healthcare technology company that provides financial and operational software to hospitals and health systems, is investigating a cyberattack and has confirmed that a significant volume of data was compromised. The full scope of the breach has not yet been disclosed.

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CyberScoop · Jul 21, 2026 · US Federal

House intel bill includes provisions on state and local threat intelligence, election security, AI

The House Intelligence Committee advanced its fiscal 2027 authorization legislation Monday. The post House intel bill includes provisions on state and local threat intelligence, election security, AI appeared first on CyberScoop.

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IAPP · Jul 21, 2026 · International

Congressional stalemates take wind out of US digital policy sails

Congressional stalemates take wind out of US digital policy sails IAPP

New Jersey Enacts Law Establishing Data Broker Registration Regime and Imposing Prohibitions on Sensitive Data Sales

New Jersey Enacts Law Establishing Data Broker Registration Regime and Imposing Prohibitions on Sensitive Data Sales JD Supra

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WIRED — AI · Jul 21, 2026 · International

A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots

A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.

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The EU AI Act compliance checklist for customer service teams | CX Network

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