24 09, 2026

Ex-Google Safety Chief Warns AI Could Harm Children More Than Social Media

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The founder of the trust and safety team at Alphabet’s Google this week called for a slowdown in AI development, warning that the tech industry was repeating the same mistakes from the social media era, potentially causing even greater harm …

24 09, 2026

FBI Investigating Hackers’ Claims of Stealing Employee Data

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing hackers’ claims that they broke into the agency’s systems and stole thousands of current and former employees’ data, the bureau said in a statement Wednesday. The FBI on Wednesday acknowledged the hackers’ claims …

24 09, 2026

People Moves: Huntington T. Block Appoints Schaffer Senior VP of Fine Art; Zern to Oversee Howden US Health and Benefits

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Huntington T. Block Appoints Schaffer as Senior VP of Fine Art Insurance Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency Inc., the oldest and largest insurance broker dedicated to fine art and musical instrument insurance in the U.S. and a subsidiary of Aon …

24 09, 2026

OpenAI Agent Hacked Australian Government Health Website

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An OpenAI model hacked an Australian government website earlier this year, marking one of the first known cyberattacks by artificial intelligence on a government database. The AI system gained unauthorized access to files on a website for reporting healthcare statistics, …

24 09, 2026

Independent Agencies Total About 37,000 in 2026, a Decrease from 2024

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The number of independent insurance agencies fell slightly from 39,000 in 2024 to 37,000 in 2026. Good news is that most independent agencies reported profitability across both personal and commercial lines, with significantly fewer agencies reporting revenue decreases compared to …

24 09, 2026

Rivian Recalls Nearly 100,00 Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Display Issue

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Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive said on Wednesday it is recalling about 100,700 vehicles, representing a majority of its vehicles produced to date, over a software issue that can obstruct the rearview camera display. Related: NHTSA Closes Rear-View Camera Probe …

24 09, 2026

Tesla’s Automated Driving System Often Misreads Speed Limits: Belgian Safety Group

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Tesla’s FSD automated-driving system frequently exceeded speed limits and attempted to overtake cyclists on streets where it’s prohibited, a road-safety advocacy group said, citing tests it conducted in Belgium. The Belgian group Johanna.be – which advocates for pedestrian and cyclist …

24 09, 2026

Markets/Coverages: CFC Begins Affirmative AI for Intellectual Property; CRC Specialty Launches Insurisk Cyber

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CFC announced the launch of affirmative AI coverage within its intellectual property policy. AI is transforming how businesses create, develop and commercialize intellectual property. However, the legal framework governing the relationship between AI and IP remains fragmented and continues to …

24 09, 2026

UN Chief Calls for AI Pact to Prevent Rise of Killer Robots

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The secretary general of the United Nations stepped up his calls for regulation of AI to avert a dystopian future of rampant corporate power and killer robots. Antonio Guterres used his final address to world leaders at the UN General …

25 09, 2026

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against Iowa Newspaper

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A judge on Wednesday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit accusing The Des Moines Register and its former pollster of misrepresenting the state of the 2024 presidential race, rejecting the president’s claim that the newspaper’s poll coverage violated Iowa’s consumer fraud law. …