The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Google more than €400 million for its handling of users' location data. The watchdog highlighted concerns that many users were unaware their data was being used to serve personalized ads and infer their interests. This penalty stems from complaints by European consumer groups alleging Google tracked users' movements without clear consent.
Newly disclosed court documents reveal that Microsoft internally criticized OpenAI's approach to data collection, labeling it as "theft," despite both companies accessing paywalled New York Times materials to compile datasets. Internal warnings highlighted concerns that these practices could severely harm publishers' business models.
Google, Nvidia, Anthropic, and Emerald AI have joined forces to identify and secure 100 GW of electrical grid capacity to support the expansion of data centers, addressing the growing demand for digital infrastructure.
Bain Capital Ventures is channeling its new $1.6 billion fund to support early-stage entrepreneurs focused on advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI) and developing the essential infrastructure for its seamless operation.
New York, NY, September 17th, 2026 — In response to bipartisan Congressional efforts calling for verifiable controls on AI agents, the Advanced AI Society has released a draft of Proof-of-Control v1.0 for public feedback. Additionally, the organization hosted a key event titled “Who’s Watching the Machines?” in collaboration with the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust. This initiative comes as legislative proposals push for continuous verification and independent evaluation of AI agents, with leading research labs emphasizing the importance of trusted AI operations.
Chase Lochmiller, co-founder and CEO of Crusoe, spoke about ushering in an era of abundance driven by AI, emphasizing the importance of controlling infrastructure from the fundamental level of electrons to digital tokens. On September 17, Crusoe announced the closing of a $3.9 billion Series F funding round, marking a significant milestone for the Denver-based company. This new capital will support Crusoe's innovative approach of deploying portable data centers to optimize energy use and reduce waste.
"Security software shouldn’t just track activity; it should deeply understand the business, execute tasks, and respond dynamically to risk," said Lewis Carhart, CEO and co-founder of Comp AI. The Miami-based startup recently raised $34 million in a Series A funding round led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures, announced on September 17. To date, the company has raised a total of $37.5 million as it pushes to transform compliance into a seamless, ongoing process.
Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest, highlighted the shift from traditional keyword search advertising to more expressive, AI-driven interactions. On September 17, Pinterest unveiled Visual Search Ads during its annual Pinterest Presents advertiser summit. This new ad format integrates advertisements directly within Pinterest search results and Pins, offering advertisers a more immersive way to connect with users.
SpaceX is considering acquiring customer and operational data from failing or defunct startups to improve its AI models, according to Bloomberg. These discussions involve SpaceXAI, which is currently under investigation in Ireland over its Grok AI model's use of European user data. The internal talks focus on leveraging this data for AI development.
In this in-depth conversation, Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, addresses the escalating debate on AI safety and regulation. He shares insights on Microsoft's recent "Humanist AI Code of Conduct," emphasizing the need for AI to serve humanity in a controllable and aligned manner. Suleyman critiques Anthropic's approach to AI consciousness and "model welfare," arguing it complicates alignment and safety efforts. He stresses the importance of containment alongside alignment, citing recent hacking incidents that reveal the capabilities of AI agents when unchecked. Suleyman advocates for practical regulatory standards, transparency, and broad industry collaboration to ensure AI technologies are developed responsibly. He rejects the notion of an AI race necessitating reckless acceleration and calls for nuanced, evidence-based discussions on AI governance. Finally, Suleyman highlights promising AI applications, like healthcare advancements, while warning against the potential dangers of unregulated autonomous AI systems.
