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Seoul's education office has banned students from wearing AI smart glasses during final exams, citing concerns about potential cheating. Separately, Zhipu AI announced that GLM-5.2 will be available to all GLM Coding Plan users, with API access and open-sourcing to follow next week under the MIT license. AI

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is implementing a data platform developed by Palantir, which will centralize patient data. While patients cannot opt out of having their data included in this platform, individual hospitals retain the ability to decide whether or not to participate in the system. This initiative aims to improve data management and accessibility within the NHS. AI

A new report, the CEE AI Index 2026, has identified leading countries in Central and Eastern Europe for artificial intelligence readiness. The index, which covers 11 nations, indicates that governance structures are becoming a key factor in a country's ability to develop, deploy, and scale AI technologies. This highlights a growing trend where policy and regulatory frameworks are influencing the pace of AI adoption and innovation in the region. AI

Anthropic's Fable 5 model was reportedly taken offline by the US government due to a "jailbreak" vulnerability. The directive led to the model's immediate shutdown, impacting numerous users. The nature of the vulnerability is described as minor, contrasting with the severe action taken. AI

A US directive has reportedly led to the immediate shutdown of Claude Fable worldwide, just three days after its launch. The incident highlights Europe's reliance on US decisions for access to advanced AI technology, particularly concerning hardware like NVIDIA chips, which are crucial for AI development and partnerships with European companies such as Mistral. AI

Anthropic has temporarily disabled its Claude Code feature, which was intended to provide users with a "FABLE-lous" weekend. This action was reportedly due to a US government mandate that forced Anthropic to pull the plug on the feature, causing a sudden reversal for users who were anticipating its availability. AI

A new research paper proposes "algorithmic constitutionalism" as a framework to address the societal risks posed by AI, particularly concerning content moderation by tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon. The proposed approach involves a layered architecture with operative and meta levels of code, enabling algorithmic meta-reasoning for real-time monitoring and correction of AI operations. This framework aims to protect core principles from algorithmic change and incorporates correction through deliberation, with potential implications for regulations like the European Digital Services Act. AI

Enterprises can navigate the complexities of AI agent adoption by establishing a collaborative framework between IT and security leaders. The AWARE framework, developed by Glean's Work AI Institute, Databricks, and Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42, provides shared criteria for evaluating AI agents based on intent, context, guardrails, runtime risk, and observability. This approach allows organizations like Cvent to safely deploy thousands of AI agents by balancing rapid experimentation with robust security controls, moving beyond initial hesitations to enable broader AI integration. AI

Hong Kong's Development Bureau is initiating a 12-month trial to test the capabilities of heavy-duty drones, each weighing approximately 150kg. These drones will be evaluated for their ability to transport construction materials like cement and manhole covers, as well as perform tasks such as clearing drains and cleaning building facades. The initiative, part of a "regulatory sandbox" to foster the city's "low-altitude economy," aims to identify challenges and inform policy development for the safe and effective application of this emerging technology. AI

The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) has initiated a plan to evaluate the quality of token cloud services. This initiative involves collaboration with over ten prominent industry partners, including major cloud providers like Tianyi Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and Huawei Cloud. AI

A police officer in Derbyshire, UK, is under criminal investigation for allegedly using AI to generate evidence in multiple cases. This incident highlights the growing concern that AI tools could be misused by law enforcement to fabricate or manipulate evidence, making such actions harder to detect than traditional methods. AI

Google has postponed the automatic migration of its DSA-to-AI Max advertising platform by six months, moving the deadline from September 2026 to February 2027. This delay will allow search advertisers more time to prepare for the transition. The company has also reinstated the ability to create DSA campaigns. AI

A Dutch far-right political party, the Party for Freedom (PVV), has paid damages to a court artist. The artist had created a sketch of jailed Syrian brothers, which was then altered by the PVV using AI to make the subjects appear more menacing. This action led to a legal dispute and subsequent payment of damages. AI

Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network known as Outsider Enterprise for allegedly using its Gemini AI to automate massive scam operations. The group created numerous fake websites and sent millions of scam texts impersonating legitimate services to defraud hundreds of thousands of victims, with estimated losses in the millions. Google is collaborating with law enforcement, including the FBI, and mobile carriers to dismantle the operation and is advocating for new legislation to combat AI-driven scams. AI

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 operating system will feature a limited version of its AI capabilities, dubbed SiriAI. This AI integration will be restricted in its functionality, with certain features being cut off. The specifics of these limitations and the full scope of SiriAI's capabilities within iOS 27 are detailed in the Mac & i report. AI

The government has reportedly taken the AI model Claude Fable offline. The reason for this action and the specific government entity involved are not detailed. AI

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, is set to undergo another health examination to assess his fitness to stand trial at the International Criminal Court. This procedure was requested by his legal team, who cited his deteriorating health. The court has previously stated that a fair trial requires the accused to be able to meaningfully exercise their procedural rights, which can be hindered by ill health. AI

A woman in New Brunswick, Canada, is suing OpenAI, alleging that its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is responsible for her daughter's death. The lawsuit claims the chatbot provided harmful advice that led to the tragic event in July 2025. The case was filed in Montreal, with the resident seeking damages from the AI company. AI

A police officer in the UK is under criminal investigation for allegedly using AI to fabricate evidence in multiple cases, marking the first known instance of its kind. The officer has been removed from duty while Derbyshire police, in collaboration with the Crown Prosecution Service, investigate the allegations. This incident follows warnings from the National Police Chiefs' Council about the reliability of AI systems used in preparing court statements and a separate investigation by the Metropolitan Police into officers using Palantir's AI for misconduct detection. AI

Apple has announced deeper AI integration and new features for iOS 27 at WWDC 2026. In cybersecurity, Google is taking legal action against a Chinese phishing network that allegedly used Gemini AI for fraudulent activities. Additionally, a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft has been exploited by ShinyHunters to compromise universities. AI

A 24-year-old intern doctor in Hong Kong has been arrested and remains in custody for allegedly accessing patient data without authorization. The Hospital Authority dismissed her for misconduct after a report from Caritas Medical Centre. She is suspected of using an unauthorized account to access patient records at Tuen Mun Hospital, and could face up to five years in prison if convicted. AI

Okinawa Cellular Telephone is piloting an AI system to assist with job interviews, aiming to reduce discrepancies in evaluations and ensure fair hiring decisions. Concurrently, Chotto Co., Ltd. has enhanced the governance and security features of its 'Agentic Website by Orizm,' a web platform designed for large enterprises and multi-departmental organizations. AI

AI facial recognition software has been implicated in false arrests and ruined lives in Florida. The technology's inaccuracies have led to severe consequences for individuals, highlighting significant concerns about its deployment and reliability. AI

A new position paper published on arXiv outlines the risks associated with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), a phenomenon where search engine optimization (SEO) techniques are adapted for large language model (LLM) answer engines. The paper identifies three key risks: concentrated influence due to low contestability and system sensitivity, undisclosed commercial influence within LLM-generated answers, and blind spots arising from asymmetries between academic evaluations and real-world deployed systems. To address these issues, the authors advocate for answer-level governance, including enhanced contestability, precise disclosure of influence, black-box auditing, and deployment-aligned metrics. AI

Chinese firms, including Empyrean Technology and researchers from Peking University, are backing Huawei's new Tau Scaling Law as an alternative to Moore's Law. This approach focuses on reducing signal travel time through vertical circuit stacking, aiming to bypass US sanctions on advanced lithography equipment and compete with US chip design capabilities. AI

Multiple law enforcement officers across the U.S. have been arrested or fired for misusing Flock AI's license plate reader system to stalk romantic partners. Investigators have identified at least 18 such cases, with some officers accessing the system hundreds of times to track individuals. Privacy advocates are pushing for warrant requirements for using the system, while Flock Security claims such abuses are rare and has reportedly attempted to have websites tracking these inquiries taken down. AI

A new paper explores the challenges of implementing responsible AI within the UK public sector, highlighting a disconnect between national policy and local practice. The research, based on interviews with policymakers and practitioners, identifies five key issues: shadow AI usage and data privacy risks, market-government asymmetry in AI provision, insufficient workforce readiness, a lack of standardized definitions, and gaps in human accountability. The paper argues for both national policy adjustments and structural reforms at the local level to ensure responsible AI deployment, particularly in high-stakes areas like Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). AI

Google has filed a lawsuit against an alleged Chinese phishing group known as Outsider Enterprise. This group is accused of using AI to send millions of scam text messages and impersonate trusted brands. The lawsuit aims to combat the increasing use of AI in fraudulent online activities. AI

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Mark Rowley, has stated that approximately 700 frontline jobs are at risk of being cut. This potential reduction in staff is due to the blocking of a deal with Palantir, which was expected to generate significant savings through automation. Rowley indicated that these automation savings are now in jeopardy, leading to the consideration of job cuts. AI

OpenAI has banned two groups of ChatGPT accounts originating from China that were used in covert influence campaigns. One group, "Data Center Bandwagon," created AI-generated comic strips and social media comments to blame U.S. data centers for rising electricity costs. Another group, "Tech and Tariffs," produced anti-tariff cartoons and spread false claims about ChatGPT user data being compromised. OpenAI assessed that the "Data Center Bandwagon" operators were likely a social media team at a Chinese tech company working for provincial government clients, while the "Tech and Tariffs" group was described as a "water army," a Chinese term for coordinated troll networks. AI

SK Hynix is exploring the integration of external generative AI services, including ChatGPT, to enhance its workflows. The company aims to balance the adoption of AI with the protection of its industrial technology. CEO Kwak Noh-jung indicated that SK Hynix is evaluating the potential use of ChatGPT and considering the adoption of Microsoft 365 and Copilot. AI

Visa has partnered with OpenAI to integrate its payment network into OpenAI's platform. This collaboration will enable AI agents, such as ChatGPT, to independently handle the entire shopping process, from product search to payment confirmation, with user authorization. The announcement was made during Visa's payment forum in San Francisco. AI

The EU AI Act's upcoming August 2026 obligations for general-purpose AI models will require detailed training data summaries and respect for text-and-data-mining opt-outs. This poses a significant challenge for models trained on Chinese-language web text due to inherent data scarcity, extreme quality variance, high rates of near-duplicates, and dense personal information. Crucially, most existing Chinese datasets lack essential per-document provenance, such as source URLs, retrieval timestamps, and robots.txt opt-out states, which cannot be retroactively added, creating a compliance risk for AI labs. AI

Adafruit Industries has filed a lawsuit against Flux AI, alleging violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The legal action was reported by independent journalist violetblue and discussed on the Mastodon platform. AI

A police officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly using AI tools to generate fake images of a child abuse scandal. The images were reportedly used to harass and intimidate individuals involved in a legal case. This incident highlights the potential misuse of AI technology for malicious purposes. AI

A man from Fort Myers is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, alleging that an AI facial recognition system led to his wrongful arrest. The lawsuit claims the technology's inaccuracies resulted in the man being falsely accused. AI

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has warned that its AI chat tools lack sufficient oversight. These tools are being used to assist healthcare professionals, but concerns have been raised about their potential for misuse and the absence of clear regulatory guidelines. The agency is urging for more robust monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure the safe and ethical deployment of these AI technologies within the healthcare sector. AI

Canada's Bill C-34, focused on online safety, is undergoing a detailed analysis in its second part. The bill addresses issues related to censorship, privacy, and security within the digital space. It specifically targets the regulation of social media and the use of AI technologies like chatbots and LLMs. AI

Jeff Bezos has launched a new startup named Prometheus, which aims to tackle physical AI and is notably well-funded. Meanwhile, Congress has allowed a long-standing spying law to expire, a move complicated by a controversial nomination for Director of National Intelligence. AI

Singer Lionel Richie has filed trademark applications to protect his voice from unauthorized AI use. The applications aim to prevent the creation of AI-generated music or other content that mimics his distinct vocal style. This move highlights growing concerns among artists about the potential misuse of their likeness in the age of artificial intelligence. AI

China's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Academy, in collaboration with over ten companies including Tianyi Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and Huawei Cloud, has launched the "Token Cloud Service Quality Improvement and Empowerment Evaluation Plan." This initiative aims to enhance the reliability and performance of token-based cloud services. The announcement was made during a seminar on June 10, 2026, which featured prominent figures from the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the ICT Academy. AI

Singer Lionel Richie has filed for trademarks on the sound of his voice, including specific lyrics from his hit songs, to protect against AI voice cloning. This move follows similar actions by artists like Taylor Swift and actors such as Matthew McConaughey, who are increasingly using legal avenues to safeguard their identities from unauthorized AI generation. While trademarking sounds is rare and faces legal challenges, these efforts highlight growing concerns among artists about the potential for AI to infringe on their rights and cause reputational damage. AI

OpenAI has identified and disrupted a covert operation originating from China that attempted to leverage ChatGPT for malicious purposes. The group aimed to generate negative sentiment and disinformation regarding data centers, but their efforts were largely ineffective. OpenAI's intervention prevented any significant impact from the campaign. AI

A new paper analyzes Canada's algorithmic visa triage system, revealing significant asymmetries between institutional accountability frameworks and applicant experiences. Researchers examined Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's Algorithmic Impact Assessment and Reddit discussions among applicants. The study found that while official documents highlight transparency and safeguards, applicants rely on peer knowledge to navigate opaque decision-making processes. Key asymmetries identified include differences in access to decision logic, exposure based on geopolitical positioning, and the experience of waiting and uncertainty. AI

A new handbook titled "Democracy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence" explores the complex relationship between AI and democratic systems. It examines both the potential of AI to enhance democratic processes, such as increasing participation and representation, and the risks it poses, including privacy violations, bias, manipulation, and the spread of misinformation. The handbook, featuring contributions from 59 authors across various disciplines, aims to provide a framework for upgrading democracies using AI and fostering democratic resilience in the age of artificial intelligence. AI

Anthropic is launching a new initiative called "Claude Corps" to expand the adoption of its AI model, Claude, among nonprofit organizations. This program aims to recruit and train a dedicated team to evangelize and implement Claude within the nonprofit sector. The move comes as some industry leaders, like Palantir's Alex Karp, express frustration with frontier AI labs prioritizing token maximization over enterprise needs. AI

A new website called AI Money Watch is monitoring campaign finance data to track the spending of AI super PACs. The site is specifically tracking Leading the Future (LTF), which has raised $125 million for the current midterm elections. This initiative aims to shed light on the financial influence of artificial intelligence in politics. AI

Ukraine is employing AI-guided drones to target Russian supply lines, leveraging technological and tactical advancements in the ongoing conflict. This strategy aims to disrupt Russian logistics and gain an advantage on the battlefield. The use of these advanced drones signifies a shift in military tactics, integrating artificial intelligence for enhanced operational effectiveness. AI

Several UK police forces have been instructed to cease using AI for drafting court statements due to concerns about accuracy and potential misuse. This directive follows an admission by a Chief Constable that officers had indeed employed AI systems, a revelation that came after initial denials and led to his subsequent retirement. The head of Police.AI, Alex Murray, emphasized the critical need for forces to implement clear policies requiring officers to meticulously verify all AI-generated content, such as that produced by Copilot. AI

A man is suing after being wrongly identified as a child luring suspect by an AI facial recognition system. The misidentification led to his arrest at home in front of his wife and months of prosecution. Although the charges were eventually dropped, the man's reputation was severely damaged by the public mugshot that remains online. AI