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FTC Proposes Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing

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On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is seeking public comment on a proposed enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing. The proposed statement makes clear that the FTC intends to scrutinize personalized pricing practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act and marks the latest development in the FTC’s ongoing focus on how much consumers are being charged for goods and services. Background The FTC’s interest in personalized pricing builds on … [Read more] about FTC Proposes Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing

Trump Administration Unveils New Program for Targeting Cyber Criminals

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On August 12, 2026, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum regarding Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime (the “Memorandum”) directing U.S. law enforcement to target and disrupt transnational … [Read more] about Trump Administration Unveils New Program for Targeting Cyber Criminals

Connecticut Court Issues First Prompt Injection Sanctions

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A Connecticut pro se plaintiff has been caught—and sanctioned for—attempting to manipulate a court he believed was relying on an Artificial Intelligence tool to reach decisions by hiding instructions directed to the tool in court filings. The court … [Read more] about Connecticut Court Issues First Prompt Injection Sanctions

IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report Signals a New Era of AI-Driven Cyber Risk

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IBM recently released its Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026, which highlights the changing cyber threat landscape in which artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating how threat actors identify vulnerabilities, launch attacks, and exploit … [Read more] about IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report Signals a New Era of AI-Driven Cyber Risk

European Commission Publishes New Guidelines and Code of Practice on GenAI Transparency

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On July 20, 2026, the European Commission (EC) published new Guidelines on Transparency of AI-Generated Content to complement the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content it released on June 10, 2026. The materials arrive just weeks … [Read more] about European Commission Publishes New Guidelines and Code of Practice on GenAI Transparency