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The Guardian — Tech · Aug 26, 2026 · International

Nine CEO sees ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs

Nine Entertainment CEO Matt Stanton says the company sees significant growth potential in publishing, supported by Australia's newly passed media bargaining laws that levy tech platforms failing to reach commercial deals with local news outlets. The network is simultaneously pursuing AI licensing agreements while cutting around $160 million in costs across its newsrooms.

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Privacy Commissioner of Canada · Aug 26, 2026 · Canada

News release: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada submits comments on proposed Consumer-Driven Banking Regulations

Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner has filed formal comments on proposed regulations governing consumer-driven banking, a framework that would allow people to share their financial data with third-party services. The submission signals the privacy watchdog's intent to shape how data portability rules are written before they take effect.

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noyb (None of Your Business) · Aug 26, 2026 · EU

‘Shadow database’ scandal: noyb sends SCHUFA cease-and-desist letter; interest list for class action opened

German privacy group noyb has sent a cease-and-desist letter to credit agency SCHUFA after investigations revealed it retained millions of records that should have been deleted, and used them for customer testing. Noyb has opened an interest list for a class action, with up to 69 million people potentially affected.

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Brazil fines TikTok $30 mn in 'powerful signal' over child safety

Brazil's data protection authority has fined TikTok approximately $30 million over child safety violations, in what regulators described as a significant enforcement action. The penalty signals Brazil's willingness to hold major platforms financially accountable for how they handle younger users.

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Brazil fines TikTok parent nearly $30 million over child data privacy violations

Brazil's data protection authority has fined ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, nearly $30 million for violations related to children's data privacy. The penalty signals enforcement action under Brazil's data protection framework against one of the world's largest social media platforms.

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Calif. Data Broker Tool Sign-Ups Hit 500K As Deletions Begin

California's data broker opt-out tool has reached 500,000 sign-ups, and actual deletion requests are now being processed. The tool allows residents to request that data brokers remove their personal information without contacting each company individually.

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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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US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities

US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities WBOY.com

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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Suffolk Constabulary deploys borrowed live facial-recognition van in three English town centres

Suffolk Constabulary deploys borrowed live facial-recognition van in three English town centres Digital Watch Observatory

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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Six bodies of migrants recovered in southeast Libya, security directorate says

Six bodies of migrants recovered in southeast Libya, security directorate says Reuters

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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BleepingComputer · Aug 25, 2026 · International

LACMA data breach last year exposed social security and medical data

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art disclosed that a data breach occurring last year exposed sensitive personal information belonging to customers and employees, including Social Security numbers and medical data.

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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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The Record · Aug 25, 2026 · International

Employee benefits platform Paylogix says hackers stole financial and health data

Paylogix, a company that manages employee benefits, has notified regulators that hackers accessed and stole sensitive financial and health information belonging to tens of thousands of people.

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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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