Google Launches Gemini 4 Argon With Restricted Cybersecurity Rollout
Google introduced Gemini 4 Argon on September 30, beginning with a restricted cybersecurity rollout while it tests safeguards before broader access.
FTC Opens Inquiry Into Consumer Risks From Anthropic, OpenAI and Other AI Labs
The FTC has opened an industry-wide inquiry into potential consumer risks from advanced AI systems and plans to seek information from Anthropic, OpenAI, METR and others.
California Enacts New AI Workplace Rules on Firings, Layoffs and Surveillance
California has enacted a package of AI workplace protections requiring human review for discipline and firings, new notice around AI-linked layoffs, and limits on workplace surveillance.
Nvidia Launches Open Agent Safety Platform With Software and Hardware Controls
Nvidia’s new Open Agent Safety Platform combines the OpenShell runtime with a BlueField-4-based Sentry watchdog to limit and monitor what autonomous AI agents can access and do.
AMD Agrees to Buy World Labs for $8.2 Billion in All-Stock AI Deal
AMD’s planned $8.2 billion all-stock World Labs acquisition would add Fei-Fei Li and spatial-intelligence research to its expanding AI business.
HPE Wins $1.2 Billion Vultr Order for AMD AI Systems
HPE says Vultr ordered $1.2 billion of AMD Helios AI racks for U.S. data centers as HPE raised its long-term networking growth targets.
OpenAI Launches Dots Agents and ChatGPT Space at DevDay 2026
OpenAI introduced always-on Dots agents, a collaborative ChatGPT Space and new workflow controls at its September 29 developer conference.
Major AI Companies Sign Voluntary Safety Accord at White House
Leading AI companies signed a voluntary White House accord calling for internal controls, outside audits and board oversight of advanced systems.
AI Voice-Cloning Scams: How to Verify an Urgent Call
A familiar voice is no longer proof of identity. Use a separate callback and a family verification plan before sending money or sharing information.