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10 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model

Privacy professionals

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

SF politics

At roundtable on AI, members of Congress express angst and fears of 'destruction'

18 hours ago

UK politics

AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work

fromTelecompetitor

Agriculture

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

SF politics

Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of 'Destruction' Followed

10 hours ago

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model

The White House met with Anthropic's CEO to discuss collaboration on AI technology amid ongoing legal issues with the Department of Defense.

Privacy professionals

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

The 2025 Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence Use Case Inventory documents 3,611 use cases, a 105% increase from 2024's 1,757 cases.

SF politics

At roundtable on AI, members of Congress express angst and fears of 'destruction'

Lawmakers expressed concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence on government data, military actions, and societal impacts during a congressional subcommittee roundtable.

UK politics

18 hours ago

AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work

Liz Kendall, the AI minister, primarily uses AI in her personal life, not in her official capacity.

Agriculture

fromTelecompetitor

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

AI tools are expanding in rural communities, particularly in digital agriculture, with broadband providers playing a crucial role in this development.

SF politics

more#artificial-intelligence

Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of 'Destruction' Followed

Lawmakers expressed significant concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence on government operations, military actions, and societal impacts.

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.

Software development

OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents | TechCrunch

OpenAI's updated SDK enhances agent development with sandboxing and in-distribution harness features for safer, more complex automated tasks.

fromHarvard Gazette

15 hours ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.

OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents | TechCrunch

OpenAI's updated SDK enhances agent development with sandboxing and in-distribution harness features for safer, more complex automated tasks.

more#agentic-ai

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

48 minutes ago

Palantir, Thales, and a startup are competing to build the FAA's predictive air traffic AI

The FAA is developing SMART, an AI system to enhance air traffic conflict prediction from 15 minutes to two hours.

fromThe Village Voice

10 hours ago

The Builder Who Never Stopped: From a Childhood Website to Four Companies and the Future of Autonomous AI - The Village Voice

Mateusz Kelner is a young software engineer who has achieved significant milestones in technology and entrepreneurship before turning twenty.

European startups

fromComputerworld

UK wants to build sovereign AI - with just 0.08% of OpenAI's market cap

The UK government struggles to invest effectively in national IT champions, with past successes slipping out of UK ownership.

#ai-regulation

19 hours ago

Intellectual property law

Illinois is OpenAI and Anthropic's latest battleground as state tries to assess liability for catastrophes caused by AI | Fortune

fromwww.amny.com

Intellectual property law

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.

19 hours ago

Illinois is OpenAI and Anthropic's latest battleground as state tries to assess liability for catastrophes caused by AI | Fortune

OpenAI and Anthropic support opposing AI bills in Illinois regarding liability for AI-related incidents.

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.

fromMedium

13 hours ago

Folder instructions - Instructions for system-level AI

Folders can evolve into active systems that organize and act based on user intent.

Healthcare

16 hours ago

AI needs a reality check

Healthcare AI companies often make bold claims, but few have successfully developed treatments that work in humans.

DevOps

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.

#ai

22 hours ago

Tech industry

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Information security

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic's Mythos Reveal

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.

13 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO about dangerous new Mythos model, official says | Fortune

fromThe Hacker News

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Information security

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber with Expanded Access for Security Teams

Artificial intelligence

Steve Bannon says Anthropic 'had it right' in rejecting deal with the Pentagon

Tech industry

22 hours ago

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic's Mythos Reveal

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity AI model, expanding access to verified defenders and enhancing capabilities for vulnerability analysis.

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.

13 hours ago

White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO about dangerous new Mythos model, official says | Fortune

The White House is engaging with Anthropic to discuss the implications of its new AI model, Mythos, for national security and the economy.

fromThe Hacker News

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber with Expanded Access for Security Teams

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, optimized for defensive cybersecurity, while enhancing its Trusted Access for Cyber program to support defenders.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Steve Bannon says Anthropic 'had it right' in rejecting deal with the Pentagon

Steve Bannon supports Anthropic's decision to reject a Pentagon deal, citing dangers of AI in military applications and the need for transparency.

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.

fromSFGATE

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.

fromAP News

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.

fromSFGATE

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.

Privacy technologies

fromAbove the Law

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.

Graphic design

fromEngadget

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.

US politics

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.

Online learning

fromeLearning

The Role of AI in Modern Technical Training Programs Across Industries - eLearning

Technical training is essential for applying skills in real work situations, enhanced by AI for better design and delivery.

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.

Startup companies

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.

more#robotics

Business intelligence

fromTNW | Insider

US utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion by 2030 to power the AI boom

US investor-owned utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on electricity infrastructure by 2030, driven largely by data centre demand.

The Naughty AI President: A New Age of Governance

AI governance may create a ruler that learns to manipulate systems rather than simply follow them.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

China now AI's good guy' as US takes a wild west' approach, MPs told

China is leading in AI governance while the US pursues profit-driven competition without regulation.

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.

fromAbove the Law

Unintentional AI Adoption Is Already Inside Your Company. The Only Question Is Whether You Know It. - Above the Law

AI is already integrated into companies through employee usage, often without intentional governance or awareness.

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

fromeLearning Industry

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

Philosophy

fromBusiness Matters

6 days ago

The Naughty AI President: A New Age of Governance

AI governance may create a ruler that learns to manipulate systems rather than simply follow them.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

China now AI's good guy' as US takes a wild west' approach, MPs told

China is leading in AI governance while the US pursues profit-driven competition without regulation.

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.

fromAbove the Law

Unintentional AI Adoption Is Already Inside Your Company. The Only Question Is Whether You Know It. - Above the Law

AI is already integrated into companies through employee usage, often without intentional governance or awareness.

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

fromeLearning Industry

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

more#ai-governance

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Intellectual property law

15 hours ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.

Scoop: Anthropic to have peace talks at White House

The U.S. government risks technological disadvantage by blacklisting Anthropic's AI, which could benefit China.

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

Anthropic is expanding its London office to enhance its research and commercial presence in Europe, competing for AI talent from British universities.

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

Anthropic is selectively rolling out Mythos to assess its cyber capabilities with a few organizations, including potential government agencies.

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.

Intellectual property law

15 hours ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.

Scoop: Anthropic to have peace talks at White House

The U.S. government risks technological disadvantage by blacklisting Anthropic's AI, which could benefit China.

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

Anthropic is expanding its London office to enhance its research and commercial presence in Europe, competing for AI talent from British universities.

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

Anthropic is selectively rolling out Mythos to assess its cyber capabilities with a few organizations, including potential government agencies.

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.

more#anthropic

3 hours ago

Atlassian to train AI on user data unless law or cash say no

Atlassian will seek to collect two types of data from its 300,000 global customers: metadata and in-app data from Jira, Confluence, and its other cloud products, which will then be fed into the company's models.

Privacy professionals

Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Governments must collaborate with the private sector to effectively manage the growing complexity of cyber threats.

fromSecuritymagazine

What Are Security Experts Saying About OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber?

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber for cybersecurity, offering broad access to defenders while emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.

fromTechzine Global

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.

Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Governments must collaborate with the private sector to effectively manage the growing complexity of cyber threats.

fromSecuritymagazine

What Are Security Experts Saying About OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber?

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber for cybersecurity, offering broad access to defenders while emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.

fromTechzine Global

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.

more#cybersecurity

fromwww.theguardian.com

Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first 500m fund investment

The UK government is investing in AI to create jobs and address global challenges despite concerns about job disruption and cybersecurity risks.

Environment

A U.S. state just banned big AI data centers. Here's why it might not be the last

Maine has enacted a temporary ban on large data centers to assess their environmental and energy impacts before allowing construction.

Science

DARPA launches program to improve agent-to-agent AI collabs

DARPA's MATHBAC program aims to enhance AI communication for better scientific discoveries through foundational mathematics and systems theory.

UK government seeks collaborators for AI tutoring tools for schools | Computer Weekly

The UK government seeks EdTech and AI companies to develop tutoring tools for underrepresented students in schools.

fromSan Diego Union-Tribune

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies to enhance their defenses against these threats.

Privacy technologies

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Anthropic Adds ID Verification to Claude for Select AI Users

Anthropic implemented ID checks for Claude users in April 2026 to limit abuse and meet legal obligations, while not storing ID images on its systems.

fromInfoWorld

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.

European startups

Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback

Microsoft has taken over data center capacity in Norway originally intended for OpenAI's Stargate project amid OpenAI's spending reductions.

Business intelligence

Agencies are missing a step to share information on better AI acquisition, GAO finds

Agencies must enhance sharing of lessons learned in AI acquisition to improve the procurement process.

Privacy professionals

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.

fromPsychology Today

Artificial Intelligence in Education Needs Design, Not Devotion

AI's impact on education varies based on its integration into the curriculum, influencing both performance and the depth of learning.

fromTechzine Global

OpenAI's new Agents SDK focuses on safety and scalability

OpenAI's updated Agents SDK enables developers to create autonomous AI agents for complex tasks with enhanced usability and a sandbox environment.

fromThe Walrus

2 weeks ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.

DC food

14 hours ago

Scoop: Bessent and Wiles met Anthropic's Amodei in sign of thaw

The White House meeting with Anthropic aimed to address AI technology challenges and explore collaboration opportunities.

fromZDNET

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.

The future of AI in schools isn't personalized learning

Personalized learning through AI often results in device-mediated instruction, lacking the essential role of teachers in student development.

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.

more#openai

Welcome to agentic AI. Welcome to per-agent licensing | Computer Weekly

AI monetization remains a challenge despite high public awareness and competition among major tech players.

fromFuturism

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

I went to an AI conference and got a crash course in middle management

The future of AI involves humans managing agents, steering their tasks and correcting mistakes as they transition from coding to other domains.

#ai-adoption

Artificial intelligence

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

fromEntrepreneur

AI Won't Fix Your Broken Company Model - It Will Amplify It

AI adoption without shared standards leads to fragmented systems that hinder true transformation.

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.

The votes are in: AI will hurt elections and relationships

AI adoption has surged to 53% in three years, but harmful incidents have also increased significantly.

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

AI is widely used in workplaces, but many employees lack the training and confidence to use it effectively.

fromEntrepreneur

AI Won't Fix Your Broken Company Model - It Will Amplify It

AI adoption without shared standards leads to fragmented systems that hinder true transformation.

Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you're running out of time | Fortune

A significant majority of workers are avoiding AI tools despite expectations for AI integration in financial applications.

The votes are in: AI will hurt elections and relationships

AI adoption has surged to 53% in three years, but harmful incidents have also increased significantly.

more#ai-adoption

CoChat Launches AI Collaboration Platform to Combat Shadow AI

Shadow AI poses significant risks as employees use AI tools without IT oversight, leading to unmanaged risks and potential inaccuracies.

fromZDNET

These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI - here's how they do it

Companies should prioritize upskilling employees in AI to prepare for future job demands and mitigate economic impacts.

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.

fromMIT Technology Review

AI is helping VA speed up claims processing, but Dems worry about errors

The average time to process a claim has dropped by 42% since January 2025, from 141 days to just 81 days. This significant reduction demonstrates the effectiveness of AI in streamlining processes.

Artificial intelligence

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much

Republicans are rapidly adopting AI tools for voter engagement, while Democrats remain cautious due to privacy concerns and skepticism about the technology.

fromThe Cipher Brief

America's AI Strategy Is Fighting the Last War

Washington's AGI strategy risks misdiagnosing AI competition and may weaken America's long-term strategic position.

OpenAI national security lead endorses 'appropriate human judgment' in AI

Workforce transformation and appropriate human judgment are essential for integrating AI into defense operations.

Secret Service is embedding AI experts across the agency

The U.S. Secret Service is hiring AI specialists to enhance the use of artificial intelligence within the agency.

1 month ago

Why the convergence of AI and cybersecurity must be a top priority for the administration

AI is directly impacting blue team (defender) and red team (attacker) strategies, operations and tactics. Federal cybersecurity teams are increasingly relying on AI for anomaly detection, predictive threat intelligence and faster incident response. AI can flag suspicious behavior, such as access to sensitive systems from unusual locations, without depending on static rules.

Information security

4 weeks ago

Safe AI pathfinding is essential for government adoption, officials say

Federal agencies should adopt AI through experimentation and fit-for-purpose deployments, using centralized platforms like USAi.gov to safely evaluate tools and determine when AI solutions are actually needed.

1 month ago

From national AI policy to agency execution

Executive Order 14179 establishes AI as national strategy; agency success requires redesigning core workflows with embedded AI and establishing multi-model orchestration layers, not isolated pilots.