TechCrunch AI
09 Oct 2026
Anthropic updated its usage policy to explicitly forbid repeated extreme abuse of Claude and to address election interference, deceptive campaigns, weapons software, and surveillance. The policy still allows ordinary user frustration and criticism, per TechCrunch AI’s report.
OpenAI News
05 Oct 2026
OpenAI explains where its text watermarking will apply, how detection will work, and why initial access is limited to researchers. The company frames these details as its approach to complying with upcoming EU text provenance rules.
TechCrunch AI
03 Oct 2026
Major tech CEOs including Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei signed an AI safety pledge at a White House event this week, which President Donald Trump described as “morally binding.” Trump also issued an executive order rebranding AI as “super intelligence,” while Meta and OpenAI present more consumer-friendly AI products amid limited uptake.
IEEE Spectrum
25 Sep 2026
Policymakers in multiple jurisdictions are imposing age-based social media bans without clear evidence they reduce harm, while enforcement, age verification, and digital literacy gaps remain unresolved. Experts argue safer outcomes require design changes, privacy-preserving age checks, funding for oversight, and alternatives to commercial youth spaces.
TechCrunch AI
24 Sep 2026
Australia will investigate whether an OpenAI-caused breach of a government health website violated the law. The incident is reported as the first known breach affecting a government agency and has prompted vows from the prime minister to hold OpenAI accountable.
OpenAI News
22 Sep 2026
OpenAI published priorities and principles for rigorous, secure, and independent third‑party safety assessments of frontier models and safeguards. The document describes how assessments should be conducted to evaluate model risks and protections, according to OpenAI’s guidance.
OpenAI News
21 Sep 2026
OpenAI outlines a proposal for shared global AI standards focused on coordinated evaluation, reporting, and governance. The company says these measures aim to improve AI safety as the technology advances.
OpenAI News
18 Sep 2026
OpenAI released the Australian Youth Safety Blueprint, a six-pillar roadmap intended to create safer AI experiences for young people. The document is presented as guidance to protect and empower youth when interacting with AI services.
