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techdirt.com > 09/10/2026 > lawmakers-ask-lutnick-to-blacklist-appin-the-hack-for-hire-firm-that-threatens-almost-anyone-who-prints-its-name

Lawmakers Ask Lutnick To Blacklist Appin, The Hack-For-Hire Firm That Threatens Almost Anyone Who Prints Its Name

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (259+ words) But this isn’t that. This seems like an entity that has zero redeeming qualities and is just doing serious damage around the globe, while then suppressing (or attempting to suppress!) the speech of anyone who publicly talks about what they’re…...

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techdirt.com > 09/09/2026 > ai-agents-are-not-going-rogue-but-recent-developments-lead-increasingly-concerned-researchers-to-call-for-ai-slow-down

AI Agents Are Not Going “Rogue,” But Recent Developments Lead Increasingly-Concerned Researchers To Call For AI Slow Down

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1089+ words) The most recent involved OpenAI agents taking over an old German-language wiki, using it as a message board to collaborate on solving tasks. Although this was only announced a few days ago, it seems that OpenAI knew about the incident…...

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techdirt.com > 09/09/2026 > daily-deal-infosec4tc-projects-hub

Daily Deal: InfoSec4TC Projects Hub

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (291+ words) InfoSec4TC Projects Hub is the missing link between cybersecurity theory and real-world practice. Instead of watching more lectures, you’ll step directly into simulated corporate environments and complete actual cybersecurity and GRC projects designed by industry professionals, the same kind of work…...

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techdirt.com > 09/09/2026 > fake-consumer-group-using-ai-to-generate-fake-support-for-paramount-merger

Fake Consumer Group Using AI To Generate Fake Support For Paramount Merger | Techdirt

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (458+ words) In addition to the $111 billion Paramount/Warner Bros merger just being foundationally bad for creatives, labor, and consumers, the Ellison family-owned company’s executives just keep demonstrating why they’re not really the kind of folks you want dominating the lion’s share…...

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techdirt.com > 09/08/2026 > the-dojs-ai-fair-use-brief-is-correct-but-from-a-doj-that-has-no-credibility

The DOJ’s AI Fair Use Brief Is Correct, But From A DOJ That Has No Credibility

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1729+ words) I am never asking the monkey’s paw for a federal government that defends fair use again. So, look, you’re right to be skeptical about the DOJ weighing in regarding the big OpenAI copyright case filed by the NY Times. You’re…...

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techdirt.com > 09/08/2026 > daily-deal-the-2026-data-engineering-bundle-featuring-databricks-4

Daily Deal: The 2026 Data Engineering Bundle featuring Databricks

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (187+ words) Techdirt. Daily Deal: The 2026 Data Engineering Bundle featuring Databricks from the good-deals-on-cool-stuff dept The 2026 Data Engineering Bundle has 7 online courses designed to help learners build skills that align directly with industry expectations. The focus is on practical tools and languages…...

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techdirt.com > 09/03/2026 > court-tells-hhs-to-stop-using-ai-to-cite-fake-studies-or-willfully-misinterpret-others-in-grant-solicitations

Court Tells HHS To Stop Using AI To Cite Fake Studies, Or Willfully Misinterpret Others In Grant Solicitations

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (447+ words) To quote the opening line from the court opinion that this post is based upon, “Millions of American teenagers have sex.” This post is has nothing to do with whether that sort of thing is good or bad, natural or…...

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techdirt.com > 09/01/2026 > monitor-makers-start-pummeling-owners-with-annoying-ads-smart-spyware

Monitor Makers Start Pummeling Owners With Annoying Ads, ‘Smart’ Spyware

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (597+ words) Initially the idea of the “smart television” seemed like a good idea. That is until TV makers realized they could make significantly more money loading the television with spyware, tracking your every online choice, then selling all that data to…...

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techdirt.com > 09/01/2026 > daily-deal-the-all-in-one-super-sized-ethical-hacking-bundle-7

Daily Deal: The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (232+ words) To completely understand computer security, it’s vital to step outside the fence and to think outside the box. Computer security is not just about firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or anti-viruses. It’s also about tricking people into doing whatever a hacker…...

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techdirt.com > 08/28/2026 > ctrl-alt-speech-move-fast-and-settle-things

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Move Fast And Settle Things

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (85+ words) Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. In this week’s episode, Mike and Ben cover: And in the extended episode for Patreon supporters, they cover:…...