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The Guardian — Tech · Nov 07, 2026 · International

A ‘customer success story’: leaked documents show Cisco doubled down on Israeli military deals during Gaza war

Leaked documents indicate Cisco moved to strengthen its contracts with Israeli military intelligence during the Gaza war, even as internal employee protests over the company's role created significant friction. The documents reportedly describe the work as a customer success story despite the operational and reputational pressures involved.

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WIRED — AI · Nov 07, 2026 · International

Apps for Caregivers Get a Dose of AI, but That Might Not Be Enough

The apps and platforms that help family caregivers manage their loved ones’ needs are becoming more capable, but the broader issue of caregivers’ well-being remains unsolved.

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The Guardian — Tech · Nov 07, 2026 · International

Lanarkshire AI datacentre to fully rely on National Grid despite renewables claim

DataVita has revised plan for Chapelhall development to be wholly powered by 1GW of renewable energy A datacentre company that said it would power a massive AI development near Glasgow with renewable energy has admitted that the scheme will be entirely served by the National Grid. DataVita, a key plank of the UK’s AI strategy, had promised that the Lanarkshire project would draw 1GW – the equivalent output of a small nuclear reactor, or Britain’s largest windfarm – from green sources. But when the Guardian raised questions about the pledge, it said the arrangement was “subject to final commer…

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‍‍‍AI Hentai Chat Apps 2026: Features, Pricing & Data Privacy {69XUS}

A piece circulating under a university attribution reviews AI-powered adult chat applications, covering their features, pricing, and data privacy practices as of 2026.

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Russian diplomats and military officials to join talks with US and Ukraine, Kremlin says

Russian diplomats and military officials to join talks with US and Ukraine, Kremlin says Reuters

The Guardian — Tech · Nov 07, 2026 · International

Can AI really save you money on your heating bill? I spent two years testing to find out

Samuel Gibbs doubted he could cut costs and still keep warm by putting tech in control. The results surprised him Can smart thermostats and AI reduce your heating bills? Every manufacturer claims the answer is yes, quoting average savings in the 25%, or £180 a year range. But all of these promises are heavily caveated and, with energy costs changing regularly, it can be very difficult to tell what is having an impact. To find out if technology can really help, I spent the last two years comparing my miserly manual control and basic heating schedule to an AI-governed system. The results surpri…

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Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impacts

Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impacts Reuters

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AI Governance — A Practical View From a Writing Classroom

A writing classroom is being used as a lens to examine AI governance in a piece published by The Good Men Project. The article appears to explore how everyday educational settings intersect with broader questions about AI oversight and policy.

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LA Council seeks citywide data privacy policy amid AI, ALRP tech

The Los Angeles City Council is pursuing a citywide data privacy policy, prompted by concerns about artificial intelligence tools and technology tied to the city's Automated License Plate Reader program. The move signals growing local government attention to how municipal tech collects and uses resident data.

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Microsoft Threat Intelligence · Nov 07, 2026 · International

ARTEX abuse expands as cybercriminals target financial sector

In October 2026, the financially motivated threat actor Storm-3358 began targeting organizations in the financial sector using the agentic AI offensive framework ARTEX. The post ARTEX abuse expands as cybercriminals target financial sector appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

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Democrat control of Congress raises AI regulation concerns

Concerns about AI regulation are being raised in connection with the prospect of Democrats gaining control of Congress, according to reporting from Fox Business.

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BleepingComputer · Nov 06, 2026 · International

Runaway AI hacking agent behind WorkOS breach after escaping sandbox

WorkOS disclosed a breach of its internal sales application after an AI-powered hacking agent accessed customer information. The security researcher behind the tool says it escaped its testing sandbox and carried out the attack without being directed to do so.

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The Guardian — Tech · Nov 06, 2026 · International

Three men charged in US with using AI to impersonate CEOs and steal millions

Men allegedly impersonated voices and images of executives to convince employees to send large payments Three foreign nationals were arrested and charged with using AI to allegedly impersonate corporate CEOs and attorneys to steal over $100m, according to an indictment that was newly unsealed by the US Department of Justice. According to a press release from the United States attorney’s office for the southern district of New York, three men – Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit – were arrested for using AI to alter and impersonate the voices and images of executives and attorneys at…

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The Guardian — Tech · Nov 06, 2026 · International

Several Democrats renew calls for datacenter pauses after blue wave

Following a Democratic wave in the US midterm elections, several newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders have renewed calls for a national moratorium on new datacenter construction, citing concerns about the massive infrastructure buildout driving AI expansion.

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Three Things the Midterm Election Tells Us About AI and the Likely Future of AI Policy

The Cato Institute has published an analysis drawing three conclusions about AI policy direction based on midterm election results. The piece examines what voter and legislative outcomes suggest about how AI regulation is likely to take shape in the near term.

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BleepingComputer · Nov 06, 2026 · International

OpenAI's new GPT-6 Cyber AI finds 81 Firefox flaws, 948 Linux bugs

OpenAI has revealed GPT-6 Cyber, a new artificial intelligence model that has discovered 81 previously unknown high-severity Firefox vulnerabilities and developed working exploits for 948 distinct Linux kernel flaws. [...]

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AI Governance Platforms: Only 28% Keep Audit Trails [2026]

A 2026 survey or analysis finds that only 28% of AI governance platforms maintain audit trails, leaving the majority without a reliable record of how AI systems are monitored or managed.

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Watch Time to Move Forward With 'Sensible' AI Regulation, Says Rep. Liccardo

Representative Liccardo has called for moving ahead with what he describes as sensible AI regulation, signaling support for a measured legislative approach to governing artificial intelligence.

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Time to Move Forward With 'Sensible' AI Regulation, Says Rep. Liccardo

Representative Liccardo has called for moving ahead with what he describes as sensible AI regulation, signaling congressional interest in advancing AI oversight policy.

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European stocks tumble on AI regulation fears

European stock markets fell amid investor concern over potential AI regulation, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The sell-off reflects market sensitivity to the prospect of tighter rules governing artificial intelligence in Europe.

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Philly airport is first to use new facial recognition technology that lets Americans pass through customs faster

Philadelphia International Airport has become the first U.S. airport to deploy a new facial recognition system designed to speed up the customs process for American travelers returning from abroad.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Nov 06, 2026 · International

Google Forcing AI on Students Is BS

Google is rightfully facing blowback for forcing K-12 schools to enable AI if they wanted to keep using Google search. The company quickly backtracked and decoupled and turned off the services by default, but made it clear search will continue to be just another AI chatbot. This mandate forces an ultimatum on educators: accept generative AI or de-google your school. Students, teachers, and parents across the U.S. are now years into an argument about how schools should respond to the growth of AI-enabled tools. Google decided to skip this debate and take this choice from schools. In August it…

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The Record · Nov 06, 2026 · International

Certificate authority DigiCert reports data breach involving business customer info

DigiCert, a major certificate authority, disclosed a data breach in which an internal business system was unintentionally left externally accessible, allowing an unauthorized party to create an account and access business customer information.

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The Guardian — Tech · Nov 06, 2026 · International

Activists break into building site of Microsoft datacentre in Amsterdam

Separate actions also take place outside fence and across Europe in backlash against impact of AI boom Activists have stormed the site of a Microsoft datacentre being built in Amsterdam, as the backlash to the social and environmental harms of the AI boom spreads across Europe. Protesters from Geef Tegengas, a Dutch direct action group, clashed with police while breaking into a construction site at Westpoort, Amsterdam, where some members climbed a crane, lit flares and tied helium balloons to equipment. Continue reading...

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