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OpenAI has disclosed that it detected an influence campaign originating from China that sought to manipulate U.S. public attitudes toward artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers domestically. The operation reportedly used AI-generated content to push narratives favorable to Chinese interests while criticizing American AI policies and infrastructure

Google has taken legal action against a Chinese cybercrime group, alleging that the threat actors misused its artificial intelligence technology to power sophisticated scam operations. The lawsuit, filed in June 2026, represents an escalation in the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between technology companies and malicious actors seeking to exploit AI capabilities.

U.S. bank regulators are escalating their oversight of artificial intelligence systems deployed by financial companies, according to a recent report. The regulatory push focuses on how banks are implementing AI tools across various operations, including customer service, risk assessment, fraud detection, and lending decisions. Regulators are examining whether these

The Wall Street Journal reports that artificial intelligence is dramatically increasing the volume and sophistication of text message scams. Security researchers note that AI tools allow bad actors to automate the creation of phishing messages, adapt them in real time, and target victims with personalized content at a scale previously