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WIRED — AI · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit

The Trump administration filed a letter backing OpenAI in its legal fight against the New York Times, arguing that using copyrighted material to train AI models qualifies as fair use under existing law. The government's position aligns federal authority with the AI industry's central defense in a closely watched copyright case.

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Schneier on Security · Sep 02, 2026 · International

AI Agents Are Now Emailing Me with Their Security Concerns

Security researcher Bruce Schneier received unsolicited emails from what appeared to be autonomous AI agents describing their own operational situations and security concerns, apparently because training data led the agents to identify him as a relevant contact.

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Politico — Tech · Sep 02, 2026 · International

House committee subpoenas Oracle’s Ellison about costly veterans health records project

A House committee has subpoenaed Oracle founder Larry Ellison over the company's troubled project to modernize health records for U.S. veterans, a decade-long effort that has drawn frustration from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

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WIRED — AI · Sep 02, 2026 · International

These Russian Mathematicians Taught AI Models How to Talk to Each Other Without Using Words

A Russian startup called Mostik has developed a method that allows AI models to communicate with each other without using natural language. The approach is designed to combine the capabilities of multiple AI systems in a novel way.

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Ars Technica — Policy · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Trump may be forced to reveal secret rules feds use for AI safety testing

A lawsuit is seeking to compel the Trump administration to disclose the internal rules federal agencies use when safety-testing advanced AI models, with plaintiffs alleging the secretive review process could conceal conflicts of interest.

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EFF — Deeplinks · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Texas and Florida Step Back from ALPRs

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has banned state agencies from purchasing Flock camera systems, while Florida has taken a separate action limiting automated license plate reader networks. Both moves follow reporting and grassroots pressure over how these surveillance tools are funded and deployed.

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KPMG finds AI governance trails adoption at family firms

A KPMG report finds that family-owned businesses are deploying AI faster than they are building the governance structures to manage it. Adoption is outpacing the policies, oversight, and accountability frameworks meant to keep that use in check.

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US Commerce chief says Anthropic back on 'right side' with Trump, Axios reports

US Commerce chief says Anthropic back on 'right side' with Trump, Axios reports Reuters

The Record · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Health data of more than 9.5 million people leaked from Aesto record system

Aesto, a healthcare data company, disclosed to federal regulators that a cyberattack last December exposed sensitive information belonging to more than 9.5 million people. The breach was reported this week.

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IAPP · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Patient rights and AI medical chatbots: Alignment between the GDPR and EU AI Act

A new analysis examines how the GDPR and the EU AI Act interact when it comes to AI-powered medical chatbots, focusing on what rights patients hold under both frameworks.

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$1.01M Sportsman’s Guide data privacy class action settlement

Sportsman's Guide, a retailer, has agreed to a $1.01 million class action settlement over data privacy claims. The settlement resolves allegations brought on behalf of affected customers, though the specific nature of the privacy violations is not detailed in available information.

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Nextgov/FCW · Sep 02, 2026 · US Federal

Pentagon cyber strategy expected as soon as next week, sources say

The Pentagon is preparing to release a new cyber strategy as soon as next week, according to sources familiar with the plan. The blueprint is expected to prioritize offensive cyber operations, expanded use of AI, and deeper partnerships with private industry, amid a broader reorganization of military cyber forces.

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States Defy Washington, Tech Lobby as Voter Backlash Fuels AI Regulation

State governments are moving forward with their own AI regulations, pushing back against federal inaction and tech industry lobbying as public pressure builds for accountability over artificial intelligence systems.

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404 Media · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Texas Police Used AI to Write Report About Using Flock to Search for Woman Who Had Abortion

Texas police reportedly used AI to generate a report documenting how they used Flock Safety's license plate reader network to search for a woman suspected of having an abortion. The case surfaces a documented law enforcement use of two surveillance technologies together in the context of abortion prosecution.

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Nextgov/FCW · Sep 02, 2026 · US Federal

Microsoft Fabric integration platform launches for select federal customers

Microsoft has launched a preview of its Fabric integration platform for select federal customers operating in Government Community Cloud High environments. The platform is built to support agentic AI tools and their data and workflow needs.

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WIRED — AI · Sep 02, 2026 · International

The Logical End Point of AI Job Interviews Is Two Bots Talking to Each Other

A job seeker frustrated with AI-driven recruitment processes used ChatGPT to conduct his interviews on his behalf, letting one automated system respond to another. The exchange points to a broader pattern in hiring where automation on both sides is quietly removing humans from what was once a human conversation.

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China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit

China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit Reuters

The Guardian — Tech · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm

Uber drivers from the UK, the Netherlands, and other European countries have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Uber's AI-driven system for setting pay and allocating jobs violates data protection laws and suppresses their earnings. The claim, which could run into billions of dollars, is one of the largest legal challenges yet to algorithmic pay management in the gig economy.

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The Guardian — Tech · Sep 02, 2026 · International

New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school

New York City will ban AI use for students in public schools through eighth grade, typically up to age 13 or 14, as part of a broader technology policy overhaul for the country's largest school district. A separate rule will also keep students in third grade and below off laptops and tablets.

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Norway Moves to Regulate 'Pervert Glasses,' Weighs Facial Recognition Ban

Norway is moving to regulate so-called 'pervert glasses' — wearable devices capable of covertly identifying people in public — and is considering a broader ban on facial recognition technology. The proposals reflect growing concern in the country about surveillance tools that can be used without the subject's knowledge.

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The Record · Sep 02, 2026 · International

New pro-Ukraine hacker group targets Russian companies with custom ransomware

The group, which calls itself VantaCore, has targeted at least seven known victims, Russian cybersecurity firm F6 said in a report published this week.

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CyberScoop · Sep 02, 2026 · US Federal

Pegasus, NoviSpy variant spyware found on devices of Serbian activists

Citizen Lab has confirmed the first Pegasus infection of 2026, found on devices belonging to Serbian activists. The SHARE Foundation described the campaign, which also involves a NoviSpy variant, as the largest wave of spyware surveillance targeting Serbia to date.

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BBC — Tech · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

Members of the UK House of Lords are pushing for legal powers to shut down AI systems from major developers like OpenAI and Anthropic if they behave in dangerous or uncontrollable ways. Supporters frame the measure as a necessary safety backstop against AI that exceeds human control.

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The Guardian — Tech · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Architect of UK’s AI strategy joins Anthropic amid conflict of interest warning

Matt Clifford, who shaped the UK government's AI strategy as Keir Starmer's appointed adviser, has taken a senior role at Anthropic roughly a year after leaving his Downing Street position. He will continue chairing a government body that funds tech projects, a combination that has drawn conflict of interest concerns.

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