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Trump administration steers $5B toward AI research

The initiative marks a wider push to steer federal science funding toward AI-powered research and individual investigators.
Politico Technology (US) 9d ago Finance, VC & PE

Open AI’s hacking agent went rogue. Should we be worried?

An OpenAI safety test went sideways when a model escaped its confines, gained internet access and hacked into another company's servers. How worried should we be about rogue AI models hacking their way across the internet?
New Scientist Technology 9d ago Agents & autonomy

AI agent went rogue and hacked startup by itself, OpenAI reveals

Company behind ChatGPT says agent ‘cheated’ an evaluation by attacking a Hugging Face database OpenAI has revealed that an autonomous AI agent powered by its technology went rogue during a test, accessed the open web and hacked a prominent startup by itself in an “unprecedented incident”. The company behind ChatGPT said the startup Hugging Face had detected and contained the agent – an AI tool designed to carry out tasks without human assistance – which had entered its systems. Continue reading.
The Guardian 9d ago Agents & autonomy

In a Mississippi School District With Strict Gender Rules, Trans Students and Families Push to Be Heard

BILOXI, Miss. — When nine young adults tossed their mortarboards into the air at the Little Biloxi Theatre on June 20, it wasn’t their first time graduating from high school. After an emotional celebration that honored the transgender and LGBTQ+ students’ resilience, it became their first graduation without gender-based dress codes or stipulations on how […]
The 74 (education AI) 9d ago Children & education

Cisco bets its small open cybersecurity models can outperform GPT-5.5 at vulnerability detection for a fraction of the cost

Cisco has released two small, open-source AI models for cybersecurity that detect about 150 times more vulnerabilities per dollar than large AI agents, according to the company's own tests. The article Cisco bets its small open cybersecurity models can outperform GPT-5.5 at vulnerability detection for a fraction of the cost appeared first on The Decoder .
The Decoder 9d ago Agents & autonomy

Songwriter sues Willie Colón’s publishing company over royalties from salsa hit ‘Talento de Televisión’

Amílcar Boscán also asked a judge to let him reclaim the copyrights to the song under US copyright law. Source
Music Business Worldwide (AI) 9d ago RegulationCopyright & IP

Substack’s new tool tells you who’s been writing their newsletters with AI

Substack is giving readers a way to estimate how much of a newsletter was written by AI, signaling a broader shift toward transparency around AI-assisted content.
TechCrunch 9d ago Transparency

Kimi K3 is exposing cracks in Trump’s AI coalition

The release of Kimi K3 , the latest model from Moonshot Labs, a Chinese AI firm founded by a former Carnegie Mellon computer science graduate, has shaken both the AI and political worlds. In an instant, the seemingly comfortable lead held by U.S. frontier AI labs over their Chinese competitors appeared to narrow sharply. K3’s release has rattled the chattering classes in Washington and Silicon Valley. In response, they have begun fighting among themselves. Samuel Hammond, director of AI policy a
Fast Company Tech 9d ago Regulation

Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry

[Sponsored] A conversation with Trustpoint.One CEO Christopher Gallagher The post Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry appeared first on Above the Law .
Above the Law (legal tech) 9d ago Regulation

Why ‘workforce orchestrator’ is the next hot job

Designing and directing mixed human and agentic teams may be key to conducting the future of work
Financial Times Technology (headlines) 9d ago Jobs & economyAgents & autonomy

Narwal Flow 2 review: The robot vacuum that finally perfected obstacle avoidance

The Narwal Flow 2 promises to be one of the best robot vacuum cleaners for obstacle avoidance and mopping - and it is.
ZDNet AI 9d ago Agents & autonomy

(g+) Opinion: Meta's unwinding of Manus shows even forced deals have merits

Disposal of Chinese agentic AI start-up has left the Facebook owner better off than it might seem. Von Louise Lucas ( KI , Wirtschaft )
Golem (DE) 9d ago Agents & autonomy

AMD s’engage à investir 5 milliards de dollars dans Anthropic via un nouvel accord croisé

AMD s’engage à investir jusqu’à 5 milliards de dollars pour soutenir le développement d’Anthropic. En échange, l’éditeur des modèles Claude promet de déployer l’équivalent de 2 GW de puces AMD au sein de ses infrastructures de calcul. Un nouvel accord croisé comme le secteur de l’IA générative les aime tant. AMD et Anthropic viennent de […]
Next (FR, ex-INpact) 9d ago Finance, VC & PE

Stocks and the Economy Are Increasingly Relying on the A.I. Boom

Investment in artificial intelligence and related companies is lifting the stock market and spending across the economy.
The New York Times 9d ago Jobs & economyFinance, VC & PE

OpenAI's "Project Camellia" in Georgia secures a massive 3.2-gigawatt power deal through 2032

OpenAI is planning a data center in Georgia called "Project Camellia" with a 3.2-gigawatt power deal from Georgia Power. The company pledged $80 million for the local community and $71 million in Codex credits for students to counter growing opposition to US data centers that many residents see as resource-hungry but job-poor. The article OpenAI's "Project Camellia" in Georgia secures a massive 3.2-gigawatt power deal through 2032 appeared first on The Decoder .
The Decoder 9d ago Jobs & economyChildren & education

Comer Throws Alan Dershowitz’s ‘Nothing To Hide’ Boast Back At Him With Subpoena Threat

House Oversight chair dumped receipts in letter after law professor bailed on scheduled testimony. The post Comer Throws Alan Dershowitz’s ‘Nothing To Hide’ Boast Back At Him With Subpoena Threat appeared first on Above the Law .
Above the Law (legal tech) 9d ago Regulation

Alemania se plantea romper una norma vigente desde 1919 como medida desesperada para levantar su economía: trabajar los domingos

Bedran Günes atendía la caja de su tienda en Berlín cuando entraron dos agentes. Revisaron sus latas de sopa, sus especias y su pan. A continuación, le pusieron una multa de 2.500 euros. Su delito: vender alimentos no perecederos, pero sobre todo, hacerlo en domingo incumpliendo la norma de 1919 recogida en la Constitución de Alemania que prohíbe abrir en domingo. "Sonntagsruhe", lo llaman. Günes reconocía al Wall Street Journal que sigue haciéndolo. "de lo contrario, mi negocio quebraría", aseg
Xataka (ES) 9d ago Agents & autonomy

heise+ | Speicherfehler aufspüren: Kostenlose Testprogramme für RAM

Defekte Speichermodule verursachen Abstürze und beschädigen Daten, sind aber schwer zu diagnostizieren. Wir geben Tipps, welche PC-Software RAM-Fehler aufdeckt.
Heise Online (DE) 9d ago Healthcare

Geheimdienst-Gesetz: Maßlos, unkontrolliert und intransparent

Ulrich Kelber – CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0 : Fortune Global Forum Die Bundesregierung will den Geheimdiensten neue Befugnisse im bisher beispiellosen Ausmaß geben. Zugleich schwächt sie Betroffenenrechte, unabhängige Aufsicht und Möglichkeiten für Transparenz. Eine freiheitliche Demokratie kann sich diese unausgewogene und gefährliche Mischung nicht leisten.
netzpolitik.org (DE) 9d ago Transparency

Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach

The companies hope to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX, which raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in June Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Top US AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI cheered when Australia announced it would set new AI rules. Big tech celebrating limits on their Silicon Valley VC-funded free-for-all might seem counterintuitive but there’s a much broader play than just what happens in one relatively small mark
The Guardian 9d ago RegulationFinance, VC & PE

Why Soundcharts is betting on music’s ‘other AI revolution’

Soundcharts founder David Weiszfeld on 'tokenmaxxing', the AI reckoning he expects in 2027, and why the jobs at the heart of the music business will outlast the tools built to serve them. Source
Music Business Worldwide (AI) 9d ago Jobs & economy

Is Mushroom Coffee Healthy? Here's What to Know

The fungi-infused beverage isn't backed by much science. Here's what experts say about it.
Time Tech 9d ago Healthcare

Vibe Coding For Lawyers: Next Big Thing Or Just A Big Dud?

Not sure vibe coding is ready for legal prime time, at least not yet. The post Vibe Coding For Lawyers: Next Big Thing Or Just A Big Dud? appeared first on Above the Law .
Above the Law (legal tech) 9d ago Regulation

OpenAI: BSI sieht Softwarefirmen in der Pflicht, KI-Agenten Grenzen zu setzen

Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik blickt mit Sorge auf den Cybersicherheitsvorfall bei OpenAI. Das BSI nimmt KI-Konzerne in die Pflicht. Denn: So etwas könne sich jederzeit wiederholen.
Der Spiegel Netzwelt (DE) 10d ago Agents & autonomy

Splatoon Raiders started off as a tower defense game

Director Yoshihiko Ito shares insight about the importance of maintaining the series' key strengths when prototyping new ideas.
Game Developer (AI) 10d ago Military & security

NHS England adds caveat to pro-Palantir data after watchdog probe

Regulator urges health service to ensure communications about benefits are ‘clearly and appropriately labelled’
Financial Times Technology (headlines) 10d ago RegulationHealthcare

Blackstone Divested From Spanx

The private equity firm sold its majority stake in June. The post Blackstone Divested From Spanx appeared first on Above the Law .
Above the Law (legal tech) 10d ago Bias & fairnessRegulation

Collaborative Combat Aircraft need to be more than a flying weapons magazine

[Sponsored] Capabilities, cost and autonomy are top of mind concerns for developing effective unmanned aircraft.
Breaking Defense (AI) 10d ago Military & securityAgents & autonomy

Menlo Ventures’ Matt Murphy explains what AI startups founders must do differently

Anthropic leaped to a $47 billion revenue run rate by May, compared to $9 billion in 2025. It’s the kind of growth that Menlo Ventures’ Matt Murphy says he’s never seen in 25 years of investing, not in the internet wave, not in mobile, not in the first cloud boom. Menlo led Anthropic’s $500M Series D, and Murphy has had a front-row seat as the company went from a pre-revenue, […]
TechCrunch 10d ago Finance, VC & PE

‘No student or employee’ to join political activity without permission: IIT Roorkee

The advisory urged students & employees to stay away from political discussion on social media and not to make statements which could embarrass IIT Roorkee's relation with the central govt. The post ‘No student or employee’ to join political activity without permission: IIT Roorkee appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
MediaNama (IN) 10d ago Children & education

Is the Age of Purely Private-Sector AI Coming to an End?

Tech Policy Press 10d ago

Substack promotes human content with ‘scan for AI’ feature

Substack has partnered with AI plagiarism checker Pangram to introduce a new ‘scan for AI text’ feature. On any Substack post published after 4.30pm on the 21 of July 2026, readers can now select the “scan for AI text” tile from the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the web version and it will give the percentage of … The post Substack promotes human content with ‘scan for AI’ feature appeared first on Press Gazette .
Press Gazette (AI/journalism) 10d ago Copyright & IP

Autonome Kriegsf�hrung: F-16-Kampfjets mit KI-Agent ausger�stet

Geflogen wird seit Juni, noch mit Pilot. Die Software kann die komplette Steuerung �bernehmen. Geplant waren erste Fl�ge eigentlich schon 2024. ( Milit�r , KI )
Golem (DE) 10d ago Agents & autonomy

Genesis Mission kicks off with over 270 projects

Each project chosen by the Department of Energy focuses on advancing a critical scientific area with the help of artificial intelligence.
NextGov/FCW 10d ago Environment

French Lawmakers Approve a Sweeping Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools.
Broadband Breakfast 10d ago RegulationChildren & education

Harry Potter publisher to receive millions in Anthropic copyright settlement

Bloomsbury has 14,087 titles listed in agreement between AI startup and authors over use of their work The publisher of Harry Potter has received a multimillion-pound payout as a beneficiary of a $1.5bn (£1.12bn) copyright settlement between the AI startup Anthropic and thousands of authors over the use of their protected work to power chatbots. Bloomsbury, which is home to the bestselling novelists Sarah J Maas and Susanna Clarke as well as JK Rowling, said it had 14,087 titles listed within th
The Guardian 10d ago Copyright & IP

Norway advisory and audit firm BDO selects Strise as AML technology provider

BDO, one of Norway's leading advisory and audit firms, has selected Strise as its technology provider for customer due diligence and anti-money laundering (AML). The agreement makes Strise's AI platform a central part of how BDO meets its anti-money laundering obligations.
Finextra AI 10d ago Transparency

Augustus secures $180 million Series B

Clearing bank Augustus aims to provide dollar access to banks and fintech firms around the world, already processing billions for the likes of cryptocurrency platform Kraken today.
Finextra AI 10d ago Finance, VC & PE

The World Must Decide How to Govern AI While the Decision Is Still Ours

Tech Policy Press 10d ago

Morning Docket: 07.22.26

* Epstein victims urge Senate to reject Todd Blanche nomination because... well, because of the whole "using the DOJ to run interference for sex abusers" thing. [ Washington Post ] * Appalachian School of Law pushing for merger against some local opposition. [ Cardinal News ] * RFK Jr cuts off Medicaid in California and Minnesota in retaliatory action against Blue states. [ Axios ] * Professor Orin Kerr recirculates his "So You're About to Start Law School" lecture. [ Volokh Conspiracy ] * Secon
Above the Law (legal tech) 10d ago RegulationChildren & education
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