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Tennessee woman sues Fargo for $10 million over mistaken facial recognition arrest

A Tennessee woman has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the city of Fargo after she was wrongfully arrested based on a mistaken facial recognition match. The case adds to a growing record of flawed identifications tied to automated recognition systems used by law enforcement.

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United Nations Chief Calls for Coordinating Global AI Regulation

The United Nations Secretary-General has called for international coordination on AI regulation, signaling that the UN sees fragmented national rules as an inadequate response to a technology that crosses borders.

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Politico — Tech · Sep 16, 2026 · International

'AI has been marketed horribly to the American people,' LinkedIn co-founder says

But Reid Hoffman, also a Democratic megadonor, said he still sees a path for an "AI-positive" candidate to prevail in 2028.

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CyberScoop · Sep 16, 2026 · US Federal

Coast Guard, FBI board US-bound foreign ships in order to probe for cyberattacks

The agencies issued a joint statement saying the “joint security boardings” came in response to “indications that the networks of both vessels were compromised.” The post Coast Guard, FBI board US-bound foreign ships in order to probe for cyberattacks appeared first on CyberScoop.

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Politico — Tech · Sep 16, 2026 · International

House AI action may wait until 2027, Guthrie says

“I wouldn't want to do something in a lame duck session to do it quickly and not get it right,” the Energy and Commerce chair said.

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BBC — Tech · Sep 16, 2026 · International

Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

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CyberScoop · Sep 16, 2026 · US Federal

Treasury’s Scott Bessent says no liability exemptions for AI labs

The secretary told House Financial Services Committee lawmakers that the “best way to guarantee safety” is for AI creators to be held “liable for what they build and generate.” The post Treasury’s Scott Bessent says no liability exemptions for AI labs appeared first on CyberScoop.

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The Guardian — Tech · Sep 16, 2026 · International

Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears

Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets Amazon’s doorbell camera maker Ring is to launch its Neighbours community app in the UK in an attempt to supplant neighbourhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups. The service is intended as a modern equivalent of a community message board, where neighbours can post about safety, community matters or lost pets. Continue reading...

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BleepingComputer · Sep 16, 2026 · International

The true cost of a ransomware attack, with and without BCDR

The ransom itself can be only a fraction of the total cost of a ransomware attack, with downtime, recovery, remediation, and legal obligations adding millions to the bill. Datto explains how a mature BCDR strategy can reduce downtime and provide a faster, more predictable path to recovery. [...]

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Politico — Tech · Sep 16, 2026 · International

'We absolutely can’t surrender,' Guthrie says of AI race with China

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Guthrie argued that the United States must not fall behind China in artificial intelligence development, cautioning that European-style regulatory approaches could slow the American tech industry.

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You Don't Have to Sell It to Be Bound by It: GPAI and the EU AI Act

Under the EU AI Act, obligations for general-purpose AI models can apply even when a model is not sold commercially. The law's reach may extend to developers who build, share, or deploy GPAI systems without direct financial transactions.

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Just Security · Sep 16, 2026 · US Federal

September 12th’s Red Alert: How International Lawyers Should Answer AI Leaders’ Wakeup Call

An article in Just Security argues that warnings from tech company leaders about AI risks should prompt international lawyers to pursue binding global frameworks for regulating artificial intelligence. The piece frames those warnings as a call to action for the international legal community.

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SCOTUSblog · Sep 16, 2026 · US Federal

Trump blasts Supreme Court on social media

President Trump publicly criticized the Supreme Court on social media, while Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated the administration is planning further action on mail-in voting.

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China's Huawei forecasts billions of agents will dominate AI traffic by 2035

China's Huawei forecasts billions of agents will dominate AI traffic by 2035 Reuters

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IAPP · Sep 16, 2026 · International

The multilingual gap is a governance gap

The multilingual gap is a governance gap IAPP

The Record · Sep 16, 2026 · International

Ukraine moves to crack down on scam call centers after corruption scandal

Ukraine's parliament passed stricter criminal penalties for running fraudulent call centers and stealing personal data. The legislation follows a corruption scandal in which prosecutors were accused of accepting bribes to shield scam operations from prosecution.

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AI regulation debate intensifies as Whoop CEO Will Ahmed discusses health tech

Whoop CEO Will Ahmed has entered the public debate over AI regulation, speaking to the intersection of artificial intelligence and health technology. The discussion reflects growing attention on how emerging rules might apply to consumer health and fitness platforms.

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SV Angel's Jay Carney on AI regulation: Important to restore trust between the public and industry

SV Angel's Jay Carney, speaking to CNBC, argued that rebuilding public trust between citizens and the AI industry is an important goal for AI regulation.

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The Markup · Sep 16, 2026 · International

Data brokers have detailed files on you. Here’s what’s in them — and how it impacts you

Data brokers collect thousands of details about your finances, health and habits. See what’s in your profile, who buys it and how companies use it.

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The Markup · Sep 16, 2026 · International

Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank. Here’s what they get

Consumers asked a major data broker for their files. What they got back shows interest in how fat they are, how much they drink, and how likely they are to get a mammogram, among many other characteristics.

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Brendan Bordelon on Federal AI Regulation Efforts

Brendan Bordelon discussed federal AI regulation efforts in a C-SPAN appearance. No further details about the content, venue, or specific policy positions are available from the provided information.

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The Guardian — Tech · Sep 16, 2026 · International

Scotland imposes mandatory environmental assessments on new datacentres

Scotland will require mandatory environmental impact assessments for any new datacentre projects above 50MW, the Scottish government announced ahead of a Holyrood vote on whether to impose a full moratorium on hyperscale facilities. The move tightens planning rules but stops short of halting new construction outright.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has a flawed view of AI regulation, heavyweight tech investor Bill Gurley warns

Prominent tech investor Bill Gurley has publicly criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's position on AI regulation, calling his views flawed. The disagreement puts two influential figures in the AI industry on opposite sides of a debate about how, or whether, to regulate the technology.

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Inside Privacy (Covington) · Sep 16, 2026 · International

Kenya Issues New Cross-Border Data Transfer Guidance: Familiar Concepts, but Important Local Differences

Kenya's Office of the Data Protection Commissioner published new guidance in September 2026 on how organizations must handle cross-border personal data transfers under Kenyan law. The guidance adds detail to existing rules and reflects local distinctions that differ from frameworks elsewhere.

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