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University now requires AI policy in professor’s syllabi — some professors have started regulating other devices too

A university now requires professors to include an AI use policy in their course syllabi. Some faculty have gone further, using the requirement as a prompt to also set rules around other devices in their classrooms.

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EPIC · Sep 18, 2026 · US Federal

PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Says Trump Administration Can’t Use Its Own Delays to Evade Review of Voter Citizenship Lists

EPIC has asked a federal court to act quickly on a challenge to the Trump administration's plan to compile and share voter citizenship lists with states. The civil liberties group argues the administration should not be able to delay judicial review by slow-walking its own program.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Sep 18, 2026 · International

EFF to Lawmakers: Ground AI Cybersecurity Rules in Best Practices

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is urging lawmakers to anchor any new AI cybersecurity legislation in established security practices rather than speculative worst-case scenarios. The EFF points to recent breaches at major AI labs, including the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident, as evidence that known fixes like better sandboxing and monitoring would have helped.

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OpenAI backs calls for binding UK AI regulation.

OpenAI has voiced support for binding AI regulation in the United Kingdom, aligning itself with calls for enforceable rules rather than voluntary frameworks. The company's position marks a notable stance from one of the world's most influential AI developers on how governments should govern the technology.

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India says new US tariffs over Russian oil could hit ties, vows to protect energy security

India says new US tariffs over Russian oil could hit ties, vows to protect energy security Reuters

AI Governance Experts React to Existential Warnings, Calls for Regulation

AI governance experts have responded publicly to escalating warnings about existential risks from advanced AI and renewed calls for regulatory action. The reactions reflect an ongoing debate among specialists about how seriously to take worst-case scenarios and what policy tools are appropriate.

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AI military risks spark concern at China security conference

AI military risks spark concern at China security conference Reuters

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Shapiro calls for government AI regulation — it’s not what some in the industry want to hear

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for government regulation of artificial intelligence, a position that puts him at odds with parts of the tech industry that have pushed back against legislative oversight of AI development.

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Gov. Shapiro calls for AI regulation without pausing development as safety concerns grow

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has publicly called for regulating artificial intelligence while opposing any pause in its development, as concerns about AI safety continue to mount. His position reflects a stance increasingly common among elected officials who want guardrails without slowing the technology's growth.

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BBC — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

The virtual worlds where robots are trained

Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

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D.L. Morriss Presents on International Banking Litigation and AI Regulation

D.L. Morriss of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP presented on the intersection of international banking litigation and AI regulation. The presentation addressed legal and regulatory dimensions relevant to financial institutions operating across borders.

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Grandmother falsely accused of bank theft after alleged AI facial recognition match sues for $10M

A grandmother wrongfully accused of bank theft following an alleged AI facial recognition match has filed a $10 million lawsuit. The case centers on claims that faulty automated identification led to a false accusation against her.

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BleepingComputer · Sep 17, 2026 · International

New RatHat Android malware uses AI to automate device control

A new Android malware called RatHat has been discovered, targeting users with an AI-powered subsystem that helps operators remotely navigate compromised devices. [...]

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Congress Crawls Toward Higher-Ed AI Regulation

Congress is moving slowly toward regulating how artificial intelligence is used in higher education, according to reporting from The Chronicle of Higher Education. No specific legislation has passed, but the issue is drawing enough attention in Washington to suggest formal rules may be coming.

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Amendments to Delaware’s Consumer Privacy Law Deepen the Morass of State Privacy Regulation

Delaware has amended its consumer privacy law, adding new layers to an already complex patchwork of state-level privacy rules across the United States. The changes make compliance more complicated for companies operating in multiple states.

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China's Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says

China's Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says Reuters

Trump v. Slaughter: Implications of the US Supreme Court's Ruling for EU-US Data Transfers and the Data Privacy Framework

The US Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Slaughter has potential consequences for the legal framework governing data transfers between the European Union and the United States, known as the Data Privacy Framework.

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NPR — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

With AI, what's more important for the U.S. — winning or safety?

Everyone is talking about the spectre of AI catastrophe. Can the U.S. and China agree on guardrails to blunt the biggest risks when their leaders meet next week?

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Tennessee Woman Sues Fargo for $10 Million After Facial Recognition Wrongly Jails Her

A Tennessee woman has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the city of Fargo after a facial recognition match allegedly led to her wrongful arrest and jailing. The case adds to a growing record of people — predominantly women and people of color — detained based on flawed algorithmic identifications.

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Politico — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

AI titans invited to Trump-Xi dinner

Several top AI executives were invited to attend a dinner between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, suggesting that artificial intelligence policy will be part of the bilateral discussions between the U.S. and China.

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Australia considers banning the use of smart glasses in government buildings

Australia considers banning the use of smart glasses in government buildings Reuters

Sen. Mark Warner speaks on AI regulation

Senator Mark Warner has spoken publicly on the topic of AI regulation. No specific policy positions or proposals are described in available reporting.

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Woman sues city, detective for $10 million over wrongful arrest tied to facial recognition error

A woman has filed a $10 million lawsuit against a city and a detective after she was wrongfully arrested based on a facial recognition misidentification. The case adds to a growing record of people — most often women and people of color — caught in the gap between algorithmic confidence and actual evidence.

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Ars Technica — Policy · Sep 17, 2026 · International

Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history”

Microsoft, OpenAI emails reveal fear of AI “doom loop” killing news orgs.

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