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Madison Board of Education to Discuss Technology Framework, AI Policy and Personnel at BOE Meeting

The Madison Board of Education is scheduled to meet to discuss a technology framework, AI policy, and personnel matters. The meeting signals that the district is formalizing its approach to artificial intelligence in an educational setting.

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The Guardian — Tech · Aug 26, 2026 · International

In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy

China is moving to regulate AI companion apps amid government concern that emotional bonds with chatbots could discourage young people from forming real relationships, marrying, and having children. The push follows widespread adoption of companion bots among Chinese users, some of whom describe genuine distress when the services are shut down.

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Hooksett rolls out new AI policy ahead of school year

The town of Hooksett has established a new artificial intelligence policy set to take effect at the start of the upcoming school year. Details of the policy's specific rules or scope were not disclosed in available reporting.

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BBC — Tech · Aug 25, 2026 · International

AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin

Bitcoin's price has recovered somewhat in August but remains well below its peak from roughly a year ago. Some crypto mining companies are now repurposing their infrastructure to chase AI workloads instead.

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Brazil fines TikTok $30m for child data privacy violations

Brazil's data protection authority has fined TikTok approximately $30 million for violations related to the privacy of children's data. The penalty marks one of the more significant enforcement actions against a major platform under Brazilian privacy law.

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CyberScoop · Aug 25, 2026 · US Federal

The GTA VI leaks are breaking the internet. Security researchers have seen this before.

A wave of GTA VI leaks — accompanied by a memecoin and a public manifesto — has drawn massive online attention, but security researchers say the underlying extortion tactics are well-worn and familiar, just playing out in front of an unusually large audience.

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BleepingComputer · Aug 25, 2026 · International

AnonyMousKIT PhaaS uses voice AI agents to phish iPhone passcodes

A newly uncovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called AnonyMousKIT automates the retrieval of codes used to unlock stolen Apple devices and disable the Activation Lock feature. [...]

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DataBreaches.net · Aug 25, 2026 · International

‘Close Enough’ Data Breach Notifications Create Exposure

A summary judgment ruling against a telecom company in a state regulatory lawsuit illustrates how vague or approximate data breach notifications can create legal liability. The case suggests that companies falling short of precise technical disclosure standards may face enforcement consequences beyond the breach itself.

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While Cutting Buses for the Poor, KCATA Signed a Secret Deal to Harvest Their Faces for a Private Company's AI

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority reportedly entered an undisclosed agreement with a private company to collect facial recognition data from transit riders, while simultaneously cutting bus service that low-income residents depend on.

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Fort Worth takes first step in AI regulation

Fort Worth has taken an initial step toward regulating artificial intelligence, making it an early mover among U.S. cities exploring local AI governance. Details of the specific measures under consideration were not disclosed in available reporting.

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Are we heading for billionaire bunkers and an AI apocalypse?

Australia's ABC News is asking whether fears of AI-driven catastrophe are driving wealthy elites toward survivalist preparations, a question that reflects growing mainstream attention to both AI risk and extreme inequality.

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The Guardian — Tech · Aug 25, 2026 · International

Taiwan charges nine people for smuggling ‘high-end’ AI servers to China

Taiwanese prosecutors charged nine people, including employees of Nvidia and Super Micro, with illegally exporting high-end AI servers containing B300 graphics processing units to mainland China. The hardware is subject to export restrictions that bar its sale to China.

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Nextgov/FCW · Aug 25, 2026 · US Federal

Lawmakers press Commerce to restrict Americans from aiding foreign spy agencies

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing the Commerce Department to finalize export control rules that would block Americans from helping foreign intelligence services acquire cyber tools, surveillance technology, and AI capabilities. The current regulatory gap, they argue, leaves civilian spy agencies able to obtain U.S. assistance with few restrictions.

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Nigeria’s president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings By Reuters

Nigeria’s president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings By Reuters investing.com

ET WLF 2026: Tech Inc calls for stronger AI governance to offset cyber threats

At the ET World Leadership Forum 2026, technology industry representatives called for stronger AI governance frameworks as a way to address growing cybersecurity threats linked to artificial intelligence.

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Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings

Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings Reuters

The Guardian — Tech · Aug 25, 2026 · International

Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’

Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton has released a 'Texas first' datacenter policy plan, citing concerns about the negative impacts of datacenter growth. The announcement, posted on X, came with an AI-generated graphic flagged by the platform.

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TikTok Owner ByteDance Fined $30 Million In Brazil Over Teen Data Privacy

Brazilian authorities have fined ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, $30 million over violations related to the privacy of teenage users. The penalty reflects regulatory action against how the platform handled personal data belonging to minors.

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AI policy remains undecided

AI policy at Harvard-Westlake remains unresolved, according to reporting by the school's student publication. No further details about the scope or timeline of the decision are available from the excerpt.

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Q&A: Liberal Arts roots ground Penn State alum's rise in AI governance

A Penn State alumnus with a liberal arts background has built a career in AI governance, according to a profile from the university. The piece frames humanities training as useful preparation for navigating policy and ethics work in the AI field.

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AI Policy Will Increasingly Shape How State Agencies Deliver Programs

The National Conference of State Legislatures has signaled that AI policy decisions will have a growing effect on how state agencies design and run public programs. The trend points to AI becoming embedded in the machinery of government services, not just piloted at the edges.

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The Guardian — Tech · Aug 25, 2026 · International

Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say

Australia's federal government is moving to regulate new datacentres, requiring them to build renewable energy and limit water use. Experts warn that companies may rush to secure approvals before the rules take effect, potentially locking in dozens of unregulated sites.

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AI Governance Market Surges to $5.78 billion at a CAGR 45.3% by 2029 | Report by MarketsandMarkets™

A new market research report from MarketsandMarkets projects the AI governance market will reach $5.78 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual rate of 45.3%. The figures reflect rapidly expanding demand for tools and services that help organizations manage risk, compliance, and oversight of AI systems.

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TechCrunch — Privacy · Aug 25, 2026 · International

Apple rescues Hide My Email feature from the privacy scrap heap

Apple has reversed a plan to retire the icloud.com domain used by its Hide My Email feature, which lets users mask their real email addresses with randomly generated ones. The feature, part of iCloud+, will continue operating as before.

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