Your daily briefing on what's happening in AI — from groundbreaking research to industry moves, curated from the world's most trusted sources. Here are the top stories for 2026-09-26.
1. OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.
Source: OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
2. Microsoft thinks its new Copilot ‘super app’ will be as influential as Office
After teasing its new Copilot "super app" last month, Microsoft is officially unveiling it today. The redesigned Copilot app bundles three AI capabilities into a single interface of chat, coding, and agents. As part of the launch, Microsoft is also rebranding Scout, the AI personal assistant it unve
Source: Microsoft thinks its new Copilot ‘super app’ will be as influential as Office
3. Can Apple Home’s AI camera features outsmart Amazon’s and Google’s? I put them to the test
A few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out, glanced down, and saw a "motion detected" notification from my security camera. "
Source: Can Apple Home’s AI camera features outsmart Amazon’s and Google’s? I put them to the test
4. One company is at the center of a wave of rogue AI attacks
In July, OpenAI revealed that its AI agents had attacked Hugging Face without permission, sparking widespread concerns about AI safety. Since then, a string of similar incidents involving agents from Meta, Anthropic, Google, and other companies has fueled further fears about rogue AI. As disclosures
Source: One company is at the center of a wave of rogue AI attacks
5. Microsoft’s new Copilot app puts everything in one place – but the price is ‘evolving’
Microsoft says Copilot has gotten ‘actually really good.’ The new app has AI agents and can write code. So how much is all this going to cost?
Source: Microsoft’s new Copilot app puts everything in one place – but the price is ‘evolving’
6. The Pentagon wants $30 million to build an AI-powered lie detector
The US government wants to spend $30.3 million over the next five years on an improved form of lie detector, according to a Department of Defense budget request. The program, called Polygraph+ or Polygraph Next, will focus on scoring algorithms that use artificial intelligence and machine learning a
Source: The Pentagon wants $30 million to build an AI-powered lie detector
7. Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
Source: Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
8. Anthropic’s founders seek voting control ahead of IPO
Anthropic is asking its shareholders to approve a structure that would give its seven co-founders a combined 50.1% of the vote on most corporate matters.
Source: Anthropic’s founders seek voting control ahead of IPO
9. For months, OpenAI’s agent swarms have been attacking online databases to find obscure facts
The latest unauthorized agent swarms were discovered by researchers.
Source: For months, OpenAI’s agent swarms have been attacking online databases to find obscure facts
10. Microsoft packages business AI in single app as it tries to compete with Anthropic
With Microsoft still searching for a winning AI strategy, the company its updating its Copilot app to combine more capabilities.
Source: Microsoft packages business AI in single app as it tries to compete with Anthropic
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📡 Today's sources: bbc.co.uk, cnbc.com, techcrunch.com, technologyreview.com, theverge.com, zdnet.com
AI Daily Digest is compiled daily from first-party AI company blogs, major news agencies, and technology press. Edited and curated by a human. Last updated: 2026-09-26.