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FRC tasks auditors, regulators on responsible AI use

  • Punch Newspapers
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 23:24:21

The FRC urges auditors and regulators to ensure AI strengthens audit integrity and public trust in financial reporting, warning against ethical compromises Read More: https://punchng.com/frc-tasks-auditors-regulators-on-responsible-ai-use/

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has urged auditors, regulators, and corporate boards to ensure that artificial intelligence strengthens audit integrity rather than undermining public trust… [+1870 chars]

New Chinese model adds to AI competition

  • semafor.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 22:41:02

Chinese AI startup Zhipu said its new GLM-5.3 model outperformed Anthropic’s Mythos 5 in a key cybersecurity benchmark and closed the gap on coding capabilities, marking the latest Chinese open-weight model to claim parity with the Western AI frontier. Follow…

Chinese AI startup Zhipu said its new GLM-5.3 model outperformed Anthropics Mythos 5 in a key cybersecurity benchmark and closed the gap on coding capabilities, marking the latest Chinese open-weight… [+144 chars]

Stripe reportedly finalizes deal to buy AI model router OpenRouter for more than $7B

  • Duncan Riley
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 22:35:10

OpenRouter Inc., which sells developers a single door into more than 400 artificial intelligence models, has agreed to terms to sell itself to Stripe Inc. for north of $7 billion, according to a report from Bloomberg. The company’s pitch is that one integrati…

OpenRouter Inc., which sells developers a single door into more than 400 artificial intelligence models, has agreed to terms to sell itself to Stripe Inc. for north of $7 billion, according to a repo… [+3954 chars]

Everyone is talking about AI ‘escaping’, but cyber experts say the real threat is far more serious

  • ynetnews.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 22:26:52

For years, some of the darkest warnings about artificial intelligence sounded like science fiction: machines developing a will of their own, escaping human control and eventually threatening humanity. That is not what is happening now. What is happening may …

For years, some of the darkest warnings about artificial intelligence sounded like science fiction: machines developing a will of their own, escaping human control and eventually threatening humanity… [+144 chars]

Alibaba Overtakes Google and Meta With 3 Billion AI Model Downloads

  • PYMNTS
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 22:06:50

Open-weight models from China’s Alibaba have reportedly become the world’s top artificial intelligence offerings. The company’s models have seen more than 3 billion downloads worldwide over the last six months, surpassing those of Meta, Google and Alibaba’s C…

Open-weight models from Chinas Alibaba have reportedly become the worlds top artificial intelligence offerings.The companys models have seen more than 3 billion downloads worldwide over the last six … [+2340 chars]

cyber-easy added to PyPI

A modular CLI cybersecurity toolkit — password analysis, hashing, cipher, and port scanning

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Why people aren't buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future | TechCrunch

  • Anthony Ha
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 20:33:48

On the latest episode of Equity podcast, we discuss why not everyone is buying Zuckerberg’s vision.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500 word essay this week declaring that The Future is for Everyone and painting an optimistic picture of a future powered by AI, where everyone will have an exc… [+7454 chars]

Cyber “privateers” or cyber risk? New strategy sparks debate over the future of offensive cybersecurity

  • Dr. Tim Sandle
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 19:57:55

The White House memorandum seeks to address a genuine and growing problem. Cyber-enabled crime continues to expand globally, causing financial losses, operational disruption, and reputational damage to governments, businesses, and individuals alike. The post…

The White House’s latest cybersecurity initiative has generated both interest and concern across the cyber community. On August 12, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a National Security Presidentia… [+6943 chars]

These 10 Austin Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S

  • inc.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 19:23:33

The city’s highest-ranked businesses span luxury watches, health care AI, mushroom coffee, cybersecurity, and rental-property insurance.

The citys highest-ranked businesses span luxury watches, health care AI, mushroom coffee, cybersecurity, and rental-property insurance. This story appeared on inc.com, 2026-08-16 19:10:59.

Lecornu to hold cybersecurity meeting on Aug. 17

  • breakingthenews.net
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 18:08:01

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will chair an interministerial crisis meeting after a cybersecurity incident tomorrow, August 17, his office announced in a statement on Sunday.A few days earli...

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will chair an interministerial crisis meeting after a cybersecurity incident tomorrow, August 17, his office announced in a statement on Sunday.A few days earl… [+69 chars]

Andhra leads AI, big data analytics skilling under FutureSkills PRIME

  • Press Trust of India
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 17:56:27

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in AI and Big Data Analytics skilling under the Centre's FutureSkills PRIME programme, with over 1 lakh candidates certified, according to Union government data. The data provided by the Ministry of Electronics …

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in AI and Big Data Analytics skilling under the Centre's FutureSkills PRIME programme, with over 1 lakh candidates certified, according to Union govern… [+2234 chars]

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei addresses AI backlash as crisis of trust, not crisis of communication

  • Editorial Team
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 16:58:10

Amodei's focus on trust over communication highlights the need for robust AI regulation to address public concerns and ensure societal safety. The post Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei addresses AI backlash as crisis of trust, not crisis of communication appeared f…

Amodei's new essay rejects the idea that AI fears stem from doom-and-gloom messaging, arguing the public is rightfully concerned about real risks Dario Amodei has a message for fellow AI executives w… [+2138 chars]

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the way for AI to win over the public is to 'actually' cure cancer

  • Truman Dickerson
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 16:30:38

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei acknowledged over the weekend that the public doesn't trust AI. He said AI companies have overpromised and undersold.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the AI industry needs to make major scientific breakthroughs to improve the public's opinion of AI.Bloomberg/Getty Images <ul><li>Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says nega… [+4662 chars]

OpenAI appoints former Wiz president Dali Rajic as chief revenue officer

  • Estefano Gomez
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 16:04:44

Rajic's appointment may boost OpenAI's enterprise appeal and cybersecurity focus, potentially enhancing market valuation and IPO prospects. The post OpenAI appoints former Wiz president Dali Rajic as chief revenue officer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI has appointed Dali Rajic, former president and COO of Wiz, as its new chief revenue officer, focusing on enhancing the company’s enterprise and cybersecurity initiatives. Rajic’s experience in… [+1616 chars]

cybersec-superpowers added to PyPI

Enterprise-grade cybersecurity orchestration platform — STRIDE threat modeling, OWASP secure coding, SAST, pentest plans, incident response playbooks, and SBOM supply-chain security as composable agent skills

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How Trump Left America Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

  • Nick Miroff, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 12:00:00

Experts worry that the water-system hacks may be a warm-up for attacks on the elections in November.

During her January 2025 confirmation hearing to be secretary of homeland security, Kristi Noem was asked how she would strengthen the nation’s cyberdefenses. Noem told senators that she would make th… [+12526 chars]

AI Coding Without the Vibes

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 10:31:36

This question---what we should tell students to do with AI---is a good trigger to think about what we ourselves should be doing (which is what this essay is really about).

We spend a lot of effort these days trying to figure out how to stop students cheating with AI. Its necessary, but its not the most satisfying part of the job. Students that want shortcuts around lea… [+38603 chars]

How Digital Platforms are Redefining Trust in Online Finance

  • BTC Foundation
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 08:47:57

Trust in online finance has emerged as one of the greatest assets in recent years. Millions of people are managing their investments, paying their bills,... The post How Digital Platforms are Redefining Trust in Online Finance appeared first on Bitcoin Founda…

Trust in online finance has emerged as one of the greatest assets in recent years. Millions of people are managing their investments, paying their bills, and transacting digital assets on the web and… [+8362 chars]

Security Affairs newsletter Round 590 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

  • Pierluigi Paganini
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 08:31:53

A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including international press. Crooks Are B…

Security Affairs newsletter Round 590 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including international press. International Press News… [+3031 chars]

Microsoft exec on Southern Europe’s big AI moment: skills — not technology — will determine who leads the region’s AI future

  • Tasos Zachos
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 07:30:00

“I see Greece as more than a market; I see it as an innovation hub,” Charles Calestroupat, Microsoft’s VP for Southern Europe, told Fortune Greece.

This is a conversation with Fortune Greece CEO Tasos Zachos, reprinted with permission.The second act of artificial intelligence will not be judged by models alone. It will be judged by how economies… [+8590 chars]

US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrime

  • AFP
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 06:28:44

The United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing experts who say it has potential to succeed or spiral out of control. Any company that participates in government-sanctione…

The United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing experts who say it has potential to succeed or spiral out of co… [+3732 chars]

Indian Bank plans to raise $400 mn via ECB this week: MD Binod Kumar

  • Press Trust of India
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 06:17:23

To cash in on the RBI's concessional swap window, Indian Bank plans to raise USD 400 million through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) this week to support its business growth. In addition, the public sector lender may mop up another USD 600 million via EC…

To cash in on the RBI's concessional swap window, Indian Bank plans to raise $400 million through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) this week to support its business growth. In addition, the publ… [+3166 chars]

Indian Bank plans to raise $400 mn via ECB this week: MD Binod Kumar

  • PTI
  • Published date: 2026-08-16 06:12:26

Indian Bank plans to raise $400 million via External Commercial Borrowings this week to support business growth and future funding.

To cash in on the RBI's concessional swap window, Indian Bank plans to raise $400 million through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) this week to support its business growth. In addition, the publ… [+3038 chars]