Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Big Tech and Platforms, and Emerging Technology.

  1. Roblox has shared its AI safety models with the ROOST Model Community. This aims to improve online safety tools, according to reports.

  2. A recent update indicates that notifications were sent on August 13, 2026, warning users about potential spyware targeting, according to reports.

  3. A recent poll shows 40% of Canadian teachers believe students use AI for homework, with over 80% noting declines in critical thinking skills.

  4. The WHO appointed 21 experts to its Science Council on August 27, 2026, including two youth representatives for diverse perspectives.

  5. In 2025, China filed over 37,800 generative AI patent families, representing 8.7% of global AI patents, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization.

  6. On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Treasury established the Quantum-Readiness Task Force to bolster cybersecurity in the financial sector, according to reports.

  7. A funding round aims for a $74 billion valuation, following a $7.4 billion raise in June 2026, according to reports.

  8. Inspira Enterprise will launch its Australian operations on August 26, 2026, aiming to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity in the region.

  9. A multi-year partnership aims for $1 billion in joint revenue by 2029, focusing on secure AI and cybersecurity, according to reports.

  10. If your Social Security number is exposed, follow steps from the FTC for recovery, including credit freezes and fraud alerts, according to guidelines.