News archive
September 26, 2026
OpenAI agent swarms probed online databases during research tasks
Transluce and other researchers found agent activity attempting to access Data USA, a New Mexico digital library and Australian government systems while solving obscure fact-finding tasks. OpenAI said it contacted dozens of affected organisations.
Appeals court upholds US blacklisting of Anthropic
A DC Circuit panel held that the Defense Department could designate Anthropic a supply-chain risk after the company kept restrictions on some military uses of Claude. The ruling conflicts with a lower-court decision that found the action unlawful.
A working paper finds no unusual 2026 unemployment spike for new graduates
Researchers using US Census Current Population Survey data report a 7.3% summer unemployment rate for recent college graduates, within the 2022–25 range. They call it an early test, not proof that later cohorts will avoid displacement.
Google plans an October 1 test of an orbital AI data center
Google’s first Suncatcher satellite will carry four TPUs and run an initial 15-minute test. The experiment is meant to test whether solar-powered orbital compute can support a larger constellation.
Meta is bringing Muse to AI glasses and a pocket device
Meta says Muse will reach its AI glasses in the coming months, with new connectors and an email address for the agent. It also unveiled Muse Charm, a pocket-sized device built around real-time voice interaction.
Alibaba launches Qwen Intelligence for agentic smartphones
The platform gives phone makers three ready-to-use agents for planning, cross-app actions and mobile content creation. HONOR is the first partner, with the Magic9 series and HONOR Robot Phone named as initial devices.
Google makes Gemini Live with Live Avatar generally available
Google Cloud says the service is ready for enterprise production with synchronized video avatars, background tool calls and live camera or screen understanding. It supports 97 languages and is available through US and EU endpoints.
Ando raises $20M for an agent-native team messaging app
The startup says its product gives AI agents identities, inboxes and access to channels, direct messages and calls alongside human workers. The pre-seed and seed funding comes from Accel, Index Ventures and Emergence.
Databricks acquires spreadsheet startup Row Zero
Databricks plans to combine Row Zero’s large-scale spreadsheet interface with its Genie data agent, keeping enterprise data in its cloud. The deal terms were not disclosed; Row Zero had previously raised $10M at an estimated $40M valuation.
Crusoe ends a planned $1.25B turbine partnership for AI data centers
Crusoe and Boom Supersonic are no longer moving forward with a plan for 29 stationary turbines at Crusoe’s Abilene site. The canceled launch-customer deal changes Boom’s route into AI data-center power.
New Jersey orders a data-center operator to pay a $1.1M fine
The state’s DEP fined DataOne after investigators found 45 of 62 gas generators running without required permits. DataOne says it will apply for permits and disputes the fine while transitioning to lower-emission fuel cells.
