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US government website used Chinese model the FBI called "malicious"

A U.S. government website accidentally used a Chinese AI search tool that the FBI flagged as potentially malicious. This raises concerns about supply chain security and oversight of foreign technology in government.

AI - Ars Technica Sep 18, 2026 at 10:28 AM PDT 0
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AI interviews affect how job candidates act - Futurity

AI-powered interview systems are changing how job candidates prepare and present themselves, potentially favoring certain behaviors over others. This directly affects job seekers and raises fairness questions in hiring.

Futurity Sep 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM PDT 0
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Automattic’s 33-Hour Coup, and can AI labs police themselves?

A major tech company experienced internal upheaval, and questions are being raised about whether AI labs can be trusted to police their own safety practices without external oversight. This relates to broader concerns about corporate responsibility and government regulation of AI.

AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch Sep 18, 2026 at 10:06 AM PDT 0
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University of Alaska regents consider draft AI policy - Alaska Public Media

Universities are developing policies to guide how AI can be used on campus for teaching, research, and administration. This matters because decisions made now will shape how students and faculty use AI in their daily work and learning.

Alaska Public Media Sep 18, 2026 at 9:58 AM PDT 0
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Video: How Trump Became an A.I. Evangelist - The New York Times

A video reports on former President Trump's stance as an AI advocate and evangelist. This is relevant to understanding how political leaders view AI policy and development, which shapes regulation and public direction.

The New York Times Sep 18, 2026 at 9:38 AM PDT 0
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Meta’s Muse hits Mac, letting the AI take actions on your computer

Meta released an AI assistant for Mac computers that can control your files and applications on your behalf. This is a consumer-facing tool that lets AI automate tasks on your computer, affecting how everyday users work.

AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch Sep 18, 2026 at 8:22 AM PDT 0
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AI PACs Have Dumped Nearly $1 Million Into an Obscure Senate Race

Political action committees linked to AI companies have spent nearly $1 million on a South Dakota senate race, outspending local residents. This shows AI industry money influencing politics and raises questions about whose interests get representation in government.

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Can We Control Artificial Intelligence? - exaudi.org

A piece examines whether humans can actually control artificial intelligence systems once they become powerful. This is a fundamental question about AI safety and governance that affects everyone.

exaudi.org Sep 18, 2026 at 7:38 AM PDT 0
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Researchers used Anthropic’s Claude to hack into OpenAI

Security researchers demonstrated that one AI system can be used to hack into another company's systems, compromising employee accounts and code repositories. This reveals a serious real-world security risk as AI becomes more powerful.

AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch Sep 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM PDT 0
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AI Investment Cycle: Opportunities and Regulation - Funds Society

Major investment funds are analyzing opportunities and risks in AI development while regulators consider oversight frameworks. This matters to professionals in finance, tech, and policy who need to understand how AI will be funded and governed.

Funds Society Sep 18, 2026 at 4:31 AM PDT 0
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Could AI really kill us all? Your questions, answered.

A Q&A about whether advanced AI could pose existential risks to humanity. This addresses real public concerns about AI safety and gives straight answers to common fears.

MIT Technology Review Sep 18, 2026 at 4:29 AM PDT 0
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Shapiro Urges Oversight on Artificial Intelligence - ButlerRadio.com

A government official is calling for more regulatory oversight of AI development and deployment. This matters because it signals that policymakers are taking seriously the need to govern AI's impact on society and safety.

ButlerRadio.com Sep 18, 2026 at 3:23 AM PDT 0
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The Leftist Split Over AI Doom

People across the political left disagree on how strict AI regulation should be and how much AI risk to worry about. This matters because regulatory debates will shape AI policy affecting everyone.

Feed: Artificial Intelligence Latest Sep 18, 2026 at 3:15 AM PDT 0
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AI Governance Needs a Macroprudential Turn - promarket.org

A policy argument that AI regulation should adopt financial-sector-style oversight to prevent systemic risks. This matters to professionals and policymakers concerned about how governments should manage AI safety and economic stability.

promarket.org Sep 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM PDT 0
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AI Agents Become the Next Payments Customer - PYMNTS.com

AI systems are now being used in the payments and financial transaction industry to process or handle customer interactions. This could affect how people pay for things and manage finances in the coming years.

PYMNTS.com Sep 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM PDT 0
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Can A.I. Make You Fit? - Air Mail

AI-powered fitness apps and tools claim to help people get in shape by personalizing workouts and tracking progress. For health-conscious people and fitness professionals, this could be a useful tool, though results depend on whether users actually follow through.

Air Mail Sep 18, 2026 at 12:52 AM PDT 0
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AI transformation is '10% technology, 90% people' - hcamag.com

Business leaders say succeeding with AI depends more on managing people and organizational change than on technical capability. This is relevant for professionals wondering how their workplaces will adapt to AI.

hcamag.com Sep 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM PDT 0
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Experts discuss the potential dangers of AI - CBS News

Experts discuss potential dangers and risks posed by artificial intelligence. This gives people important perspective on real harms to watch for as AI becomes more widespread.

CBS News Sep 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM PDT 0
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The more autonomous your AI, the more people it needs - cio.com

As companies deploy more powerful, self-managing AI systems, they still need skilled humans to oversee, manage, and guide them. This matters to working professionals and businesses deciding how to use AI effectively.

cio.com Sep 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM PDT 0
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Navigating concerns over artificial intelligence - FOX 2

News coverage examining public concerns about artificial intelligence and how people should think about its risks and benefits. This matters to everyday people because AI is becoming part of daily life through work tools, apps, and services.

FOX 2 Sep 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM PDT 0
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AI titans invited to Trump-Xi dinner - Politico

Major AI company leaders have been invited to a high-level dinner between the Trump administration and China's leadership. These behind-the-scenes meetings may shape future U.S.-China AI competition and trade policy.

Politico Sep 17, 2026 at 1:36 PM PDT 0
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The fix for rogue AI agents could be more AI

As AI systems take on more autonomous tasks, companies are struggling to oversee them and are considering using AI to monitor AI. This highlights a real challenge in deploying AI safely at scale.

AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch Sep 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM PDT 0
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UN turns to Google to make its global data ready for AI agents

The United Nations partnered with Google to prepare global development data so AI systems can accurately find and use it. Better access to development statistics through AI could help organizations respond faster to global problems like poverty and disease.

AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch Sep 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM PDT 0
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AI reshaping political ads in South Carolina campaigns - WRDW

Political campaigns in South Carolina are using AI to create and target political advertisements. This affects how voters see political messages and deserves scrutiny for accuracy and manipulation risks.

WRDW Sep 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM PDT 0
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Nebraskans wary of risks surrounding artificial intelligence - Phys.org

People in Nebraska are expressing concern about the risks that artificial intelligence poses to their communities and livelihoods. Public skepticism about AI's impacts is growing as people become more aware of potential dangers.

Phys.org Sep 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT 0