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Federal Judge Rules AI-Generated CSAM Falls Under First Amendment Protection in Wisconsin Case

A federal judge has delivered a ruling that AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is protected under the First Amendment, in a case involving a Wisconsin man facing charges related to AI-created imagery of child sexual abuse. The judge expressed concerns that existing laws have not kept pace with rapidly

Australian Retailers Face Growing Scrutiny Over Facial Recognition Deployment

Facial recognition technology is increasingly appearing in Australian supermarkets and retail stores, prompting warnings from technology and privacy experts about what they describe as "scope creep" in its deployment. The technology, initially adopted by some retailers as a tool to combat shoplifting and retail violence, is now facing

House Intelligence Committee Warns of 'Black Swan' AI Risks

The House Intelligence Committee has raised alarms about "Black Swan" AI risks—referring to rare, high-impact events that are difficult to predict but can have devastating consequences. The committee's warning underscores growing bipartisan concern in Congress about the potential for advanced AI systems to cause unintended

Rhode Island Enacts First-in-Nation AI Scribe Disclosure Law for Healthcare

Rhode Island has enacted legislation making it the first state in the nation to require healthcare providers to disclose when they use artificial intelligence scribes during patient visits and to offer patients a clear opt-out process. AI scribes are increasingly used in clinical settings to automatically document conversations between physicians

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Healthcare Giant McKesson Confirms Data Breach; Hackers Claim Theft of Millions of Patient Records

McKesson, one of the largest healthcare distribution companies in the United States, has confirmed it suffered a data breach after hackers claimed to have stolen millions of patient records. The company provides medicines and medical devices to hospitals and healthcare practices across the country, making it a critical link in

China Criticizes Anthropic as U.S.-China AI Safety Negotiations Face Challenges

Diplomatic tensions in the artificial intelligence sector have emerged as China publicly criticized Anthropic while establishing strict conditions for participating in bilateral AI safety talks with the United States. The development represents a setback for ongoing efforts to create international frameworks governing the development of advanced AI systems. China has

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AI's Growing Role in Vulnerability Discovery Could Shift the Balance on Government Spyware

AI systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated at discovering security vulnerabilities in software, a development that could fundamentally alter the landscape for government hacking tools and spyware. Traditionally, governments and intelligence agencies have relied on expensive zero-day exploits—previously unknown vulnerabilities—for surveillance operations. These exploits are often purchased from brokers