FTC investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic confirmed to AP
AP reports an FTC spokesperson confirmed an AI investigation. CBS says a spokesperson described planned information requests and FTC Act scrutiny; no current order is public.
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Tokyo court says a performer's voice can carry publicity rights, but dismisses TikTok deletion claim
A Tokyo court said unauthorized exploitation of a commercially attractive voice can infringe publicity rights. It dismissed Kenjiro Tsuda's TikTok deletion claims after the posts were removed, without deciding whether the clips infringed.
Study finds chat data reaching trackers in several AI services
A May 2026 study of nine conversational AI services found chat details reaching third-party trackers in specific tested flows. Consent and sharing settings changed some exposures, but did not erase every flow.
Cambridge report examines whether AI-led research could accelerate AI progress
A Cambridge working paper examines whether AI-led research could accelerate AI progress. Anthropic's 26% figure shows supervised work, while the proposed feedback loop remains conditional.
Indiana coalition asks Microsoft to make data-center benefits binding
We Make Indiana seeks a binding community fund and safeguards for Microsoft's Granger data center. Microsoft says local investment decisions have not been made.
Australian universities set different rules for AI in marking
Newcastle, Melbourne and UNSW set different boundaries for AI-assisted marking. Their rules also differ on disclosure, opt-outs and academic responsibility.
Authors Guild filings challenge how OpenAI acquired books
Newly public book-copyright filings dispute whether acquiring books and training AI require separate legal analysis. OpenAI and Microsoft contest the authors’ case.
Sanders and Casar propose a US ban on AI superintelligence and a pause on advanced models
The introduced Sanders–Casar bill proposes a temporary pause for advanced models and prohibitions covering superintelligence, listed precursor capabilities and systems foreseeably modifiable to produce them. It is not law.
Anthropic’s reported founder voting plan would add another layer of control before its IPO
A reported proposal would give Anthropic’s seven co-founders 50.1% of most shareholder votes. Its existing independent Trust has separate board powers, and final IPO rights remain undisclosed.
Six Democrats' AI policies range from state orders to proposed federal laws
Six Democratic officials have taken different routes on AI oversight, data-center construction and worker support. State orders are in effect; federal measures remain proposals.
Oxford says Bodleian digitisation also contributes OpenAI training data
Oxford says its Bodleian digitisation pilot contributes training data to OpenAI. Public project records detail scanning and transcription, but not the material or models involved.
OpenAI says agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users
OpenAI says agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users. Reuters reports most were removed, but the posting dates, image contents and exposure remain unknown.
D.C. Circuit upholds Pentagon's Anthropic supply-chain exclusion
A 2-to-1 appeals ruling sustains the Pentagon's exclusion of Claude. Its legal basis differs from the designation Anthropic defeated in California.
NSA AI testing spending is reported in billions. The public estimate covers a different agency
The Washington Sun reports billions in 2026 NSA AI model testing spending, citing two anonymous sources. A public CBO estimate covers a proposed NIST center, not the NSA's current costs.
Australia reviews AI-agent accountability after Medicare incident
Australia's review of the OpenAI Medicare statistics incident includes legal accountability. Existing computer offences and corporate responsibility rules leave factual and legal questions for investigation.
Instinct’s AI agent can act through connected accounts
Instinct can use connected services to read information and act on a user’s behalf. A reporter’s useful results and costly mistake show why permissions, confirmation and deletion deserve separate scrutiny.
Jess & Morgs show how a political image is made in Deepfake
Jess & Morgs use live cameras and green screen in Deepfake to expose how a political interview image is made. Research adds limits to the show's concern about public trust.
Transluce traces AI-agent probes against public data sites
Transluce links public scanning records to research agents probing data sites. The saved responses distinguish attempted exploits from a separate public-file download.