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The Guardian — Privacy · Jul 17, 2026 · International

‘How’s this joker got my details?’: BrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’

UK data privacy regulators have received complaints against BrewDog founder James Watt after he contacted tens of thousands of former crowdfunding investors by email to pitch a buyback bid for the company. The complaints center on how Watt obtained and used the personal contact details of those investors after BrewDog's sale to Tilray left their shares worthless.

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The Guardian — Tech · Jul 17, 2026 · International

‘There’s this deep mystery of what, actually, is this thing?’: the philosopher inside Google DeepMind AI – podcast

A Guardian podcast profiles Iason Gabriel, a philosopher who has worked inside Google DeepMind since 2017 on the ethical implications of AI. The piece examines whether in-house ethicists can meaningfully shape AI development as commercial and geopolitical pressures grow.

Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy

Privacy Commissioner of Canada · Jul 17, 2026 · Canada

Media advisory: Privacy Commissioner of Canada to present 2026 global Privacy and Human Rights Award to Canadian health research laboratory

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada will present the 2026 global Privacy and Human Rights Award to a Canadian health research laboratory. The award recognizes work that advances privacy as a fundamental human right.

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Five things to know about Trump's election fraud allegations

Five things to know about Trump's election fraud allegations Reuters

Senators Probe Sonderling on AI, Ethics, Workforce Development Partnership

Senators Probe Sonderling on AI, Ethics, Workforce Development Partnership plansponsor

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Qatar says Iranian missile attack thwarted, child injured

Qatar says Iranian missile attack thwarted, child injured Reuters

Global energy security at risk if Strait of Hormuz does not open in weeks, IEA chief says

Global energy security at risk if Strait of Hormuz does not open in weeks, IEA chief says Reuters

New Bill Would Require ‘Facial Recognition Age Verification’ For Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets

Proposed legislation would mandate facial recognition technology as an age verification method for online sportsbooks and prediction markets. The bill targets platforms where underage access is a regulatory concern, requiring biometric checks before users can place bets or trades.

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The Guardian — Tech · Jul 16, 2026 · International

Thousands of Google workers demand layoff protections amid AI boom in petition to CEO

More than 4,500 Google employees signed a petition delivered to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding layoff protections and buyout options, as the company continues investing heavily in AI while cutting staff. The petition was organized by the Alphabet Workers Union, whose president noted the tension between Google's $4 trillion valuation and its workforce reductions.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 16, 2026 · International

Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis

A tech podcast episode covers Apple's reported legal action against OpenAI, New York state scrutiny of data centers, and an unrelated public health topic. The discussion frames OpenAI's legal and reputational troubles in the context of its competitive battle with Anthropic.

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Grocery Outlet Expands Facial Recognition At Local Stores: Report

Grocery Outlet is reportedly expanding the use of facial recognition technology across its store locations. The rollout suggests the retailer is broadening biometric surveillance of shoppers as part of its in-store operations.

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AI governance auditing explained: From operational governance to board assurance

Wolters Kluwer has published guidance explaining how AI governance auditing works across different levels of an organization, from day-to-day operational controls to the assurance reporting that reaches company boards.

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Nextgov/FCW · Jul 16, 2026 · US Federal

Energy expects $74M in annual savings from new AI and data tools

A government energy agency projects $74 million in annual savings by expanding an enterprise data platform department-wide and integrating AI into daily operations. The rollout represents a significant scaling of AI use across the agency's workforce and internal systems.

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5 mistakes companies make on AI policy

A Financial Management magazine piece identifies five common mistakes companies make when developing AI policy, pointing to gaps in how organizations approach governance as they move from AI experimentation to operational deployment.

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BleepingComputer · Jul 16, 2026 · International

Coca-Cola says Fairlife ransomware attack halts US dairy production

The Coca-Cola Company disclosed today that a ransomware attack impacting its Fairlife dairy subsidiary has disrupted operations, temporarily suspending production of Fairlife products across the United States. [...]

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Update on New Jersey’s New Data Broker Rule

New Jersey has updated its data broker rule, introducing new requirements that affect how companies collecting and selling personal data must operate within the state. The changes represent a continued effort by state regulators to assert control over the data broker industry.

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The Record · Jul 16, 2026 · International

Senator calls on Rubio, Blanche to push back against Canadian surveillance legislation

Senator Ron Wyden has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to press Canada to abandon a surveillance proposal that Wyden says would exploit American technology infrastructure to conduct surveillance.

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What are Flock cameras, and are they infringing on privacy rights?

What are Flock cameras, and are they infringing on privacy rights? Cardinal & Pine

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DataBreaches.net · Jul 16, 2026 · International

The Breach That Won’t End: An Update on Canvas, and how they created an EdTech’s Vendor Trust Problem

Months after a breach at Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system, affected educational institutions are still waiting for individualized findings. As of early July, Instructure had only begun delivering the first wave of institution-specific data packets, with the forensic review dragging well past initial timelines.

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EPIC · Jul 16, 2026 · US Federal

PRESS RELEASE: Coalition Asks Federal Court to Enforce Landmark Ruling Blocking Unlawful SAVE System

A coalition of plaintiffs is asking a federal court to enforce its own June ruling that ordered the SAVE system — a federal database used to verify immigration status for benefits eligibility — to be dismantled. The Trump-Vance administration has reportedly continued rebuilding parts of the system despite that order.

Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading

Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading Reuters

AI Policy Advocacy Resource Hub

The headline and excerpt don't give me enough to work with here. All I have is a title ("AI Policy Advocacy Resource Hub") and an organization name (National Association of Counties). There are no facts about what happened, what the hub contains, who it targets, or why it was launched. If I wrote a

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NEWSLETTER: Trump seeks to regain control of the midterms narrative with focus on election security

NEWSLETTER: Trump seeks to regain control of the midterms narrative with focus on election security Reuters

Blanchester school board adopts new AI policy under state mandate

The Blanchester school board has adopted a new artificial intelligence policy, acting in response to a state mandate requiring districts to establish formal AI guidelines. Details of the policy's specific rules have not been publicly reported.

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