Cyberattack Hits Canvas System Used by Thousands of Schools as Finals Loom

A system that thousands of schools and universities use went offline due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.
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Worries About AI’s Risks to Humanity Loom Over the Trial Pitting Musk Against OpenAI’s Leaders

Musk said that he could have founded OpenAI as a for-profit company, just like the other companies he started or took over. “I deliberately chose this,” he said, “for the public good.”
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US Military Reaches Deals With 7 Tech Companies to Use Their AI on Classified Systems

Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX will provide resources to help augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments,” the Defense Department said.
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Germany Suspects Russia Is Behind Signal Phishing That Targeted Top Officials

Federal prosecutors have been conducting a preliminary investigation since mid-February 2026 into alleged cyberattacks on Signal accounts.
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US Launches Sweeping Crackdown on Southeast Asia Cyberscams and Sanctions Cambodian Senator

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Trump Administration Vows Crackdown on Chinese Companies ‘Exploiting’ AI Models Made in US

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models.
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Most Serious Cyberattacks Against the UK Now From Russia, Iran and China, Cyber Chief Says

British businesses need to prepare themselves to defend against cyberattacks because the U.K. could be targeted “at scale,” if it became involved in an international conflict.
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Senate Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Chaotic Votes in House

The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies.
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White House Chief of Staff to Meet With Anthropic CEO Over Its New AI Technology

A White House official said the administration is engaging with advanced AI labs about their models and the security of software.
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Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of ‘Destruction’ Followed

Thursday’s discussion comes as leaders on Capitol Hill grapple with the dizzying pace of global developments in which technology plays a central role.
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