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Australia's Prime Minister says an OpenAI agent gained access to an Australian government website, describing the incident as an infiltration. The claim raises questions about the security implications of autonomous AI agents browsing and acting on the open web, and about how governments should control what AI systems can do on public sites.
- 2India plans to bar under-18s from opening social media accounts●Breaking news: The Indian government is planning to block opening social media accounts for those under 18.
India's government is reportedly planning to block people under 18 from opening social media accounts. The news is spreading widely among Indian users, with many debating how such a restriction would be enforced and how it would affect young people's access to online platforms. Details of the proposed measure, including any legislation or timeline, have not yet been confirmed.
- 3Baltimore inspector general seeks contempt ruling over withheld city records●Baltimore inspector general asks judge to hold city in contempt over records access
Baltimore's inspector general has asked a judge to hold the city in contempt, saying it has failed to comply with obligations to provide access to government records. The move escalates a dispute between the city's watchdog office and City Hall over transparency and document production. The case puts a spotlight on how far the city will go to cooperate with independent oversight.
- 4UK confirms free entry to national museums will continue●The UK Government confirms free entry to national museums will continue. UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has confirmed t
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has confirmed that the country's national museums will remain free and open for all, ending months of speculation that international visitors could be charged admission to institutions such as the British Museum or the Tate. The announcement secures the long-standing policy of free entry, which is widely seen as central to public access to arts and culture in the UK, and will reassure museum leaders and visitors alike.
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Farming systems are under pressure to adapt as climate change alters rainfall, temperatures and growing seasons. A new analysis from Open Access Government argues that agriculture must prepare through measures such as resilient crop varieties, improved water management and supportive policy, as extreme weather increasingly threatens global food production and rural livelihoods.
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An opinion piece argues that superintelligence should be developed and deployed freely rather than restricted by governments or a small group of companies. The claim taps into an ongoing global debate over whether advanced AI should be open to all or tightly controlled for safety.
- 7China May Let Alibaba and ByteDance Buy Nvidia RTX PRO 5500 Chips●China May Allow Alibaba and ByteDance to Buy Nvidia’s New RTX PRO 5500 Chips China is considering allowing Alibaba and B
China is reportedly considering allowing Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase Nvidia's new RTX PRO 5500 chips, despite ongoing restrictions on advanced AI technology between the US and China. The move would mark a rare opening for Chinese tech giants to access Nvidia hardware amid tight export controls. Observers are watching whether this signals a shift in how both governments handle AI chip trade.
- 8AIMedExpert aims to turn biomedical data into usable knowledge▼AIMedExpert: From biomedical data to insights and actionable knowledge
AIMedExpert is being presented as an initiative focused on converting biomedical data into insights and actionable knowledge for healthcare and research. Writing in Open Access Government, proponents describe the project's ambition to help researchers and clinicians make better use of complex biomedical datasets. Details on funding, partners and timelines remain limited in the available coverage.