Policy & Regulation

Policy & Regulation

Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards

Former President Obama called on Democrats to prioritize artificial intelligence as a central policy agenda with clear safeguard plans. Obama emphasized the need to address both economic impact and safety concerns related to AI technology. Source: TechCrunch

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Anthropic CEO outlines plan to slow AI development

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has proposed slowing down AI development, with indications that OpenAI's Sam Altman shares similar views on moderating frontier AI advancement. The article explores what a practical implementation of this 'pacing' approach would entail. Source: TechCrunch

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OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating

Twenty-five leading mathematicians have signed an open letter expressing concerns that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work. The dispute between OpenAI and the mathematics community appears to be intensifying. Source: TechCrunch

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Roundtables: Will AI really kill us all?

MIT Technology Review is hosting a roundtable discussion featuring journalists and editors to examine claims by AI lab employees that advanced AI could pose existential risks to humanity. The event will explore the origins of AI extinction concerns, their scientific validity, and potential mitigation strategies. Source: MIT Technology Review

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An Anthropic researcher’s doomsday warning comes at a very interesting time

An Anthropic researcher resigned and warned on X that the company is pursuing self-improving superintelligence recklessly, with Anthropic's alignment lead co-signing the concerns. The warning coincides with reported preparations for Anthropic's IPO, raising questions about safety priorities amid commercial expansion. Source: TechCrunch

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ICASA doesn’t want to regulate based on rumours

ICASA's chairperson Mothibi Ramusi emphasised that the regulator aims to base its decisions on evidence rather than speculation as it continues investigating communication costs in South Africa. The statement reflects ICASA's commitment to data-driven regulatory approaches. Source: ITWeb

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Check Point red-flags heightened attacks on Africa’s energy and utilities sectors

Check Point Research found that African organisations experienced above-average weekly cyber attacks in August 2026, with energy and utilities sectors being the primary targets. The report indicates that critical infrastructure in Africa faces heightened security threats compared to global averages. Source: ITWeb

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Expanding AI access and cyber defense for federal, state, local, and tribal governments

OpenAI and the General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a partnership offering eligible U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal governments free ChatGPT licenses with 50% discounts on usage fees and enhanced cybersecurity support. The initiative aims to broaden AI access across government levels while addressing security concerns. Source: OpenAI

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AI governance fuels boardroom tension

EMEA companies are facing challenges in controlling autonomous AI workflows as regulatory pressure intensifies scrutiny of executives. Veeam reports that AI governance issues are creating tension in corporate boardrooms. Source: ITWeb

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AI agents are flooding public services with new requests

AI agents are being used to submit large volumes of requests to public services, with most submissions appearing to be legitimate claims from entitled individuals. Researchers are documenting how AI-generated requests are affecting public service administration and processing systems. Source: TechCrunch

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Connectivity governance must be part of every AI strategy

The article discusses the importance of connectivity governance in AI strategies, emphasizing that businesses need to understand model capabilities and network connections as AI systems become more autonomous. Connectivity considerations are presented as a critical component of comprehensive AI implementation and risk management. Source: ITWeb

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Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules

Massachusetts has introduced new clean power requirements for data center development, becoming the third state in recent months to implement restrictions on data center projects. The regulations aim to address environmental concerns associated with data center expansion. Source: TechCrunch