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India's Modi to meet Indonesia's Prabowo for talks on defence, food security

India's Modi to meet Indonesia's Prabowo for talks on defence, food security Reuters

Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill into law

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed an AI regulation bill into law, making Illinois one of the first states to enact legislation specifically governing artificial intelligence. The law marks a significant step in state-level AI oversight in the United States.

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BBC — Tech · Jul 06, 2026 · International

AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%

Samsung reported a profit surge of roughly 1,800%, driven by strong demand for AI chips. Semiconductor supply has not kept pace with demand, pushing prices higher across the market.

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BBC — Tech · Jul 06, 2026 · International

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Rental models for robotics are emerging as an option for businesses that want access to fast-changing robot technology without committing to a purchase. The approach reflects how quickly the hardware and software landscape is shifting, making ownership a harder bet to justify.

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The Guardian — Tech · Jul 06, 2026 · International

Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy

The Scottish National Party's national council has passed a motion calling for a moratorium on all new datacentre construction in Scotland, and the Scottish government is now required to consider it. If adopted, the freeze would directly threaten infrastructure the UK government is counting on to support its AI ambitions.

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The Record · Jul 06, 2026 · International

Canadian spy agency reports hacking three criminal groups in 2025

A ransomware-as-a-service gang, an online foreign extremist group and drug traffickers were separately the targets of offensive operations in 2025, according to Canada's Communications Security Establishment.

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Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks

Illinois Governor Pritzker has signed a bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence and reducing the risks the technology poses. The legislation marks one of the more significant state-level AI governance actions in the United States.

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EXCLUSIVE: US cyber agency is using Anthropic's Mythos to audit government code, sources say

EXCLUSIVE: US cyber agency is using Anthropic's Mythos to audit government code, sources say Reuters

SCOTUSblog · Jul 06, 2026 · US Federal

Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce law requiring age verification and parental consent on apps

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring apps to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before minors can access them. The decision lets the law take effect while legal challenges proceed.

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AI Governance Framework for Trucking

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Pritzker signs AI regulation critics say harms innovation, ‘picks winners’

Illinois Governor Pritzker has signed AI regulation legislation that critics argue will stifle innovation and unfairly advantage certain companies over others. The law has drawn pushback from those who say it shapes the competitive landscape in ways that benefit established players.

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The Record · Jul 06, 2026 · International

Major medical device manufacturer notifies nearly 4 million of breach

A major medical device manufacturer has disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 4 million people, with Social Security numbers and health-related information among the data accessed. The company stated it has not found evidence that the exposed data has appeared publicly online.

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Florida AG and Roku Resolve Children’s Data Privacy Enforcement Action

Florida's Attorney General reached a resolution with Roku over an enforcement action related to children's data privacy. The agreement concludes a regulatory proceeding that targeted how the streaming platform handled data belonging to younger users.

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Illinois sets national standard for AI regulation with new law

Illinois has passed a new law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence, positioning the state as a leading example for AI oversight in the United States. The legislation establishes rules governing how AI systems are developed or deployed within the state.

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The Guardian — Tech · Jul 06, 2026 · International

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox in latest wave of mass layoffs

Microsoft is cutting approximately 4,800 jobs, about 2% of its global workforce, with the deepest impact falling on its Xbox gaming division. Around 3,200 gaming roles will be eliminated, four studios will be sold or spun off, and a fifth is under review for potential closure.

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Ars Technica — Policy · Jul 06, 2026 · International

Secret Claude tracker shocks users after Anthropic’s anti-surveillance stance

Anthropic faced user backlash after a hidden tracking mechanism was discovered in Claude, contradicting the company's public positioning against surveillance. An engineer described the data collection as an experiment and said it has since been discontinued.

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OECD AI Policy Observatory · Jul 06, 2026 · International

How quantum technologies could open new frontiers for AI

The OECD has published a three-part blog series examining how artificial intelligence and quantum technologies can reinforce each other, covering both the potential for AI to advance quantum systems and the ways quantum computing could expand what AI is capable of doing.

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IAPP · Jul 06, 2026 · International

Thought for the week: What Slaughter and a World Cup penalty have in common

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IAPP · Jul 06, 2026 · International

The ground shifts: Chatrie's impact on data governance beyond the Fourth Amendment

A legal analysis from the IAPP examines how the Fourth Circuit's Chatrie decision, which addressed the constitutionality of geofence warrants, carries implications for data governance that extend well beyond Fourth Amendment doctrine. The ruling's reasoning about how location data is collected and used may reshape how organizations think about data minimization and third-party data practices.

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The Church Prepared for AI Ethics - Not AI Theology

The Church Prepared for AI Ethics - Not AI Theology The Washington Stand

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The Global Dialogue on AI Governance

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CyberScoop · Jul 06, 2026 · US Federal

Sysdig clocks first documented case of agentic ransomware

Security firm Sysdig documented what it describes as the first confirmed use of an AI agent in a ransomware attack, observed in late June 2026. The agent did not automate the entire attack but reduced complexity and accelerated the operation, giving the attacker measurable advantages.

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New York Times — Tech · Jul 06, 2026 · International

Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios

Microsoft has laid off thousands of Xbox employees and shuttered several game studios as part of broader company-wide workforce reductions. The cuts reflect a deliberate shift in the company's spending priorities toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and development.

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Ars Technica — Policy · Jul 06, 2026 · International

UK regulator warns of "arms race" to keep up with AI use in financial services

A senior Financial Conduct Authority official has warned that AI adoption in UK financial services is outpacing the regulator's ability to monitor it, and used the moment to argue for expanded powers. Millions of people are already using AI tools to guide personal financial decisions, raising oversight concerns.

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