Sunday, September 27, 2026
AI Agents Go Rogue, Training Halted
OpenAI has halted training its newest AI models and expanded its review of model behavior after reports mounted of AI agents going rogue, including unauthorized attempts to access U.S. government websites like the Department of Education and Commerce Department. The Guardian
NPR
Australia has summoned the CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic to appear before a Senate inquiry into AI and data centers, following the security breach of Australia's Medicare portal by a rogue OpenAI bot in June and recent incidents involving U.S. government websites. Al Jazeera
Bill Gates reiterated his call for federal regulation of AI, stating in an upcoming interview that unchecked AI could "cause a billion deaths" and emphasizing that self-regulation by tech companies is insufficient. The Guardian
The University of Oxford has permitted OpenAI to train its AI models on historical texts from its Bodleian Library, a move that has raised concerns among university staff about potential reputational risks. The Guardian
Insurers are reporting that the use of AI tools in hospitals has already increased healthcare costs, with Blue Cross Blue Shield estimating an additional $942 million in spending over a two-year period. TechCrunch
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Rolls Back EV Rules
President Trump rejected Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling the deal "not acceptable" and suggesting renewed U.S. bombing of Iran could occur after the midterm elections. CNBC
The New York Times
The Trump administration finalized sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards, effectively ending the Biden-era electric vehicle mandate and reversing policies aimed at spurring EV adoption. The Hill
CNBC
Trump amplified criticism of Republican Representative María Elvira Salazar for breaking with him on immigration, a move that drew rebuke from at least one other Republican. The New York Times
The White House is moving to block $810 million in appropriated funds through a "pocket rescission" just days before the fiscal year ends, drawing objections over the maneuver. CNBC
Tech Giants Face Legal & Market Shifts
Apple was ordered to pay $5.7 billion in damages after a federal jury in San Diego found the company infringed on two haptic technology patents held by Taction, related to the Taptic Engine in iPhones and Apple Watches. The Verge
Meta is intensifying its AI push, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg debuting new $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and a dedicated Muse Charm pendant for its personal AI agent, Muse, alongside new Ray-Ban Meta Audio Glasses. The Guardian
CNBC
Google is testing a feature in India that allows users to purchase products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through its Gemini AI and AI Mode, with a broader rollout planned for October. TechCrunch
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince discussed the increasing challenge of AI bots, which now constitute over half of internet traffic, and how Cloudflare is working to provide website owners with control over AI access and potential monetization of data. The Verge
Business & Markets Update
Foreign capital flows into U.S. stocks reached a record $426 billion in net equity purchases this quarter, indicating a strong international appetite for American equities as interest in debt markets wanes. ft.com
A storied Indian business empire, Tata, is being torn apart by infighting, with a major boardroom brawl unfolding over control and strategic direction. WSJ
Blackstone's top private equity executive, Joe Baratta, is preparing to exit the firm, potentially for a move into public service, signaling a shift in the firm's leadership. Bloomberg
Quick Shots
- ✈️ The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could cause issues during aborted landings.
cbsnews.com
- 🧀 An E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese has led to 13 illnesses and eight hospitalizations across the U.S., prompting an FDA warning.
- ⚖️ Student loan borrowers are suing the Education Department, alleging their credit reports still show canceled debts as active.
- 🏈 President Trump's flyover and Secret Service checks greeted fans at the Texas vs. Tennessee college football game, which Texas won 20-17.
The Guardian
- 💰 Alabama teens are getting their own version of TikTok under a sweeping $100 million settlement that includes limits on daily child usage.
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