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OpenAI Acquires Promptfoo to Strengthen AI Security Tools

By Maria Konash Mar 9, 2026

OpenAI is acquiring AI security platform Promptfoo to enhance testing, safety, and governance tools for enterprise AI systems. The technology will be integrated into OpenAI’s Frontier platform for AI coworkers.

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By AIstify Team Feb 26, 2026

AI security coverage that maps real threats to real defenses – attacks, mitigations, evaluations, and standards for deploying models safely.

AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Privacy, News

OpenAI Reports Misuse of ChatGPT for Scams and Influence

By Marcus Lee Feb 25, 2026

OpenAI banned accounts linked to Chinese law enforcement, romance scams, and influence operations, including a covert campaign targeting Japan’s prime minister, highlighting misuse of its AI tools.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy

Trump Administration Instructs Diplomats to Oppose Data Localization Rules Abroad

By Marcus Lee Feb 25, 2026

The Trump administration is directing diplomats to oppose foreign data localization laws, citing risks to AI services, cloud computing, and cross-border data flows. Critics view it as a confrontational stance on global tech regulation.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Anthropic Updates Responsible Scaling Policy to Boost Transparency and Accountability

By Daniel Mercer Feb 24, 2026

Anthropic unveils a revised Responsible Scaling Policy with a Frontier Safety Roadmap, regular Risk Reports, and clearer separation between company commitments and industry recommendations.

AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Privacy, News

Claude Targeted by Large-Scale AI Theft, Anthropic Responds to Protect Its Systems

By Samantha Reed Feb 23, 2026

Anthropic reveals industrial-scale campaigns by DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax to extract Claude’s capabilities via fraudulent accounts, highlighting national security and AI safety risks.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News, Regulation & Policy

European Parliament Blocks AI Tools on Lawmakers’ Devices

By Marcus Lee Feb 17, 2026

The European Parliament has disabled built-in AI tools on official devices, citing cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with uploading sensitive data to cloud services.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Crypto.com Earns Global AI Governance Certification

By Samantha Reed Feb 17, 2026

Crypto.com said it has become the first digital asset platform to receive ISO/IEC 42001 certification, underscoring its push to formalize AI governance and risk management.

AI & Machine Learning, Green & Energy Tech, News

Maser Group Pivots to Agriculture and AI Infrastructure in Africa

By Samantha Reed Feb 16, 2026

Dubai-based Maser Group will invest $1.6 billion in agriculture and AI infrastructure across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, aiming to address food security and digital demand in Africa.

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OpenAI Brings OpenClaw Creator In-House, Keeps Project Open Source

By Marcus Lee Feb 16, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw is joining the company, while the project will continue as an open source initiative supported by OpenAI.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Pentagon Pushes AI Firms Toward Classified Network Access

By Maria Konash Feb 12, 2026

The Pentagon is pressing leading AI companies to make their tools available on classified military networks, seeking fewer usage restrictions as it expands AI deployment across defense operations.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy

China Warns on Security Risks of OpenClaw AI Agent

By Daniel Mercer Feb 5, 2026

China’s industry ministry cautioned that the popular OpenClaw AI agent could expose users to cyberattacks if misconfigured, urging stronger security measures for deployments.