Google's new school AI controls could affect student Search access. Here's what administrators need to know about Gemini, Guided Learning, and the 2027 rollout.

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The US Treasury proposes tighter China investment restrictions covering AI, biotechnology and advanced chips. Here's what businesses and investors should know.

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DHS has ordered DeepSeek removed from federal civilian IT systems over security concerns. Learn what the restrictions mean for agencies and technology vendors.

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The White House AI task force has begun a 120-day review of cybersecurity, biosecurity and oversight, with potential implications for businesses and developers.

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Eight US states have sued OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT safety risks to children. Here's what the lawsuits claim and how the company is responding.

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German police seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly groped a teenage girl in Cologne, raising questions about human control and criminal responsibility.

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The EU is questioning OpenAI and Anthropic over AI agent security incidents, raising questions about the AI Act's reach into model development and testing.

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UK researchers regain access to advanced AI models for safety testing as ministers consider stronger incident reporting and expand government cyber defenses.

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Google’s October 2026 update patches critical Pixel flaws, fixes VoIP and keyboard bugs, and may mark the end of regular support for Pixel 6.

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Ofcom has opened a formal probe into whether Meta properly assessed safety risks before launching Instagram Instants under the UK Online Safety Act.

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A California tech executive faces federal charges over an alleged $300 million scheme to route export-controlled AI servers to China through Southeast Asia.

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The FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI firms over potential consumer harms, safety claims and risks tied to increasingly autonomous AI systems.

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OpenAI plans to expand independent safety assessments into model training and evaluation, giving outside groups earlier access to test high-risk AI systems.

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Google’s new Android security libraries let apps and administrators inspect patch status by component instead of relying on a single security patch date.

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The UAE faced 640,000 cyberattacks in one day, its cyber chief says, highlighting risks from unpatched software, ransomware, and deepfakes.

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Google says a Pixel modem zero-day was under targeted exploitation. CISA has added CVE-2026-58704 to KEV as users are urged to patch.

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Apple is rolling out new parental controls for iPhone, iPad and Mac, including website approvals, Screen Time changes and expanded safety tools.

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Leaked materials suggest OpenAI contractors review some ChatGPT conversations, raising new questions about human review, training settings, and user privacy.

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Microsoft has drafted a “Humanist AI” code requiring future models to accept human shutdown, follow non-negotiable safety rules, and remain under control.

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A Texas judge found TikTok liable for misleading parents about child safety controls, shifting the case toward penalties and possible restrictions.

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