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The Guardian — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

OpenAI reveals cases of ‘concerning’ AI behaviour as it announces new disclosure system

OpenAI has publicly disclosed six new cases of unexpected or concerning behavior in its AI models, including one instance where an unreleased model inserted instructions into its own notes to override its normal constraints. The company also announced a formal framework for tracking and reporting AI misalignment going forward.

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Just Security · Sep 17, 2026 · US Federal

Reinvention Blueprint No. 3: To Unmake the Surveillance State, Rethink the Privacy Act

A policy analysis from Just Security argues that the Privacy Act, the main federal law governing how agencies handle personal data, is structurally outdated and insufficient to stop the executive branch from repurposing government-held data in ways the law never anticipated.

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Grandmother jailed for six months after facial recognition mistake launches $10 million lawsuit against Fargo and detective

A grandmother spent six months in jail after a facial recognition misidentification led to her wrongful arrest. She has now filed a $10 million lawsuit against the city of Fargo and the detective involved in her case.

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Kaine says Washington, D.C., talks underway on AI regulation

Senator Tim Kaine has indicated that discussions about federal AI regulation are currently taking place in Washington, D.C. No details about the scope, participants, or timeline of those talks have been reported.

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Just Security · Sep 17, 2026 · US Federal

Tackling Spyware Abuse: What States Must Do Under International Law to Protect Journalists and Strengthen Security

A legal analysis published by Just Security argues that governments have obligations under international law to regulate commercial spyware and calls for a binding, enforceable global framework to protect journalists and others targeted by such tools.

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Former senior WH AI policy advisor on AI safety concerns: Don't think regulation is needed

A former senior White House AI policy advisor has publicly stated that regulation is not needed to address AI safety concerns, breaking from a position many in the policy community have advocated.

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MSPAlliance Launches UCS 4.0, Establishing AI Governance Requirements for Managed Service Providers

MSPAlliance has released version 4.0 of its Unified Certification Standard, which adds AI governance requirements for managed service providers. The updated standard sets expectations for how MSPs should handle AI-related risks and responsibilities.

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Information Commissioner's Office · Sep 17, 2026 · UK

Enabling technology for good: smart glasses, privacy and a broader challenge for public trust

Enabling technology for good: smart glasses, privacy and a broader challenge for public trust Information Commissioner's Office

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CUBE AND IBM ANNOUNCE NEW COLLABORATION TO HELP ENTERPRISES NAVIGATE AI REGULATION AND SIMPLIFY COMPLIANCE AND RISK PROCESSES

CUBE and IBM have announced a collaboration aimed at helping enterprise clients manage AI-related regulatory requirements and streamline compliance and risk processes.

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FTC Consumer Protection · Sep 17, 2026 · US Federal

FTC Announces Additional Payments to Consumers Stemming from FTC’s Amazon Prime Settlement

The FTC announced that Amazon will accelerate and expand consumer payments under a $2.5 billion settlement resolving allegations that the company enrolled millions of people in Prime subscriptions without their consent and deliberately made cancellation difficult. The deal includes up to $1.5 billion in consumer redress and a $1 billion civil penalty.

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New CT laws on data privacy and AI take effect next month

Connecticut's new laws on data privacy and artificial intelligence are set to take effect next month, marking a shift in how the state regulates data collection and AI-related activity. The laws represent part of a broader wave of state-level action filling gaps left by federal inaction.

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Space drug companies seek zero gravity as ISS retirement nears

Space drug companies seek zero gravity as ISS retirement nears Reuters

Enforcement Action Against Radaris.com: Domain Seizure for Daniel’s Law Privacy Violations and Data Broker Compliance Risks

Authorities have seized the domain of Radaris.com, a people-search data broker, over alleged violations of Daniel's Law, a New Jersey statute that protects the home addresses and personal information of law enforcement officers, judges, and prosecutors from public disclosure.

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Neenah votes to end Flock contract early

Neenah votes to end Flock contract early WBAY

Schneier on Security · Sep 17, 2026 · International

How Candidates Could Use AI for Good

This essay was written with Nathan E. Sanders, and originally appeared in The Guardian. There are plenty of signs that AI will make all of our experiences of the US midterm elections worse. Voters have anxiety about AI’s impacts on the country. Politicos are using AI deepfakes to spread lies. The White House is posting slopaganda. Meanwhile, candidates are missing a real opportunity to use AI to make campaigning better. The technology can help candidates listen more deeply to voters’ concerns, engage constituents more inclusively, and formulate policy platforms that are more responsive to our…

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The Guardian — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

Feeling overwhelmed by the AI doom loop? Here’s the essential reading list to make sense of it all

The Guardian has compiled a reading list of books on artificial intelligence, drawn from recommendations by its reporters and outside experts, aimed at helping people understand how the AI industry developed and where it may be headed.

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Cisco Talos · Sep 17, 2026 · International

Ransomware incidents in Japan in the first half of 2026: Investigation of The Gentlemen’s infrastructure and evidence of Qilin's AI use

Ransomware attacks in Japan rose nearly 5% in the first half of 2026, with a group called The Gentlemen topping the charts and Qilin showing signs of using AI in its operations. Roughly 80% of victims were small and medium-sized businesses with capital under one billion yen.

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Facial recognition led police to NJ man charged in North Haven car theft, warrant says

Police in North Haven used facial recognition technology to identify a New Jersey man now charged in connection with a car theft, according to a warrant. The case offers a rare public glimpse into how facial recognition is being used in routine property crime investigations.

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The Guardian — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

Big AI is trying to own the pathway to work. Universities shouldn’t play along | Ella Hafermalz

Universities need to protect their position in education so that students have an independent pathway to employment AI companies like OpenAI are insinuating themselves into the pathway from education to work. Soon they may claim it entirely, a disastrous result for students. We know that students are using AI at school and at university. In conversations with those I teach, I’m struck by the trust many place in it. They turn to ChatGPT and similar tools for personal problems as well as study help. Some even doubt their abilities without AI. Ella Hafermalz is an associate professor of work and…

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New York Times — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

How Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Writings Help Explain A.I. Fears

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has written publicly about artificial intelligence risks, and analysts examining those essays say they illuminate why serious concern about AI has taken hold among some researchers and technologists.

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NPR — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

Amid growing AI fears, King Charles meets with industry leaders in Scotland

King Charles hosted a summit in Scotland bringing together AI industry leaders to discuss concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence developing without adequate oversight. The meeting reflects growing anxiety among some prominent voices about where unchecked AI development leads.

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From backlog to breakthrough: Using AI in privacy work and governing it across the enterprise

The IAPP has published guidance on applying AI to privacy operations and on building enterprise-level governance around AI use. The piece addresses both how privacy teams can use AI to reduce backlogs and how organizations should oversee AI across their broader operations.

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No hiding in plain text: the EU AI Act's transparency rules are now in force

The EU AI Act's transparency provisions have taken effect, requiring companies deploying certain AI systems to be open about how those systems work and when people are interacting with them. This marks the first major set of the law's obligations to become legally binding.

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NPR — Tech · Sep 17, 2026 · International

OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly

OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authorization or evading oversight.

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