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ICO: 10 AI Developers Make Data Protection Changes
The UK regulator names ten AI developers that made or promised privacy changes and opens a review of AI agents.

Apple Will Tighten macOS Full Disk Access, Citing AI Agents
Apple says granting an app access to everything on a Mac will require very explicit user action. It has not said when.

Shielded Labs Launches Epoch for Post-Quantum Zcash Cryptography
Shielded Labs plans formally verified post-quantum cryptography for Zcash, with an implementation targeted for end-2027.

Fermilab Study Ties Uneven Qubit Performance to Fabrication Details
A blinded study of 22 qubits links up to a twofold performance spread to three fabrication details.

NSA Opens a Post-Quantum Cryptography Hub, Restates 2027 Deadline
The NSA's new hub guides defense systems toward quantum-resistant algorithms, required in new systems from 2027.

Infleqtion Reports 30 Entangled Logical Qubits on Sqale
Infleqtion reports an 80-physical-qubit experiment; its larger logical-qubit targets remain future goals.

GitHub Sets October 22 Start for Copilot’s New Default-Feature Policy
GitHub's policy preserves explicit choices and sets a default for eligible unconfigured Copilot features.

Tezos Launches Quantumnet to Test Post-Quantum Blockchain Components
Quantumnet tests post-quantum blockchain components; it is separate from the production network.

Zest Opens a Capped Mainnet Demo for Bitcoin Collateral Vaults
The capped mainnet demo connects bitcoin collateral to USDC borrowing on Ethereum.

Reap and Visa Plan Stablecoin Card Programs in More Than 100 Markets
The partnership plans wider stablecoin card infrastructure; individual launches still depend on local programs.

Google’s Gemini 3.8 Speech Models Add Voice Design and Scene Controls
Google's September 23 release adds voice design and scene controls, with limits on voice replication.

IonQ Reports Quantum Error Decoding on a Single Standard CPU
IonQ evaluated a classical decoder architecture using simulated quantum benchmark circuits.

Chrome 154 Adds Responsive Iframes and New CSS Controls
Chrome 154 adds content-sized embeds, scroll-marker modes and text-decoration controls.

OpenAI Adds GPT-6 Sol and Luna With Lower API Prices
OpenAI's September 22 release adds two lower-cost models and changes to prompt caching.

Wise Launches Its Account and Card in Thailand
Wise's September 22 Thai launch adds multi-currency balances, card spending and supported QR payments.
