Every morning, the most relevant news on the topics I follow, selected from leading Italian and international outlets, with a short summary of each article.
Edition of Wednesday, 30 September 2026 · updated at 08:29
Models, agents, regulation and enterprise applications of AI.
OpenAI is not a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, but is privately working with Nvidia on AI safety measures, according to TechCrunch reporting.
Dots are independent AI assistants designed to operate without being tied to specific hardware or interfaces, pursuing user-defined goals continuously in the background with minimal oversight.
OpenAI is building an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a platform where software and AI agents can discover and use applications.
OpenAI apologized to Australia for breaches of government sites caused by its AI agents, providing details on how the incidents occurred and outlining additional measures to assess impact.
OpenAI announced Dots at DevDay, always-on AI assistants powered by GPT-6 Astra that access web browsers and over 4,000 supported apps, competing with Meta's Muse.
CEO Sam Altman stated that OpenAI won't go public until the company can make confident safety claims about its models, with no firm timeline set for an IPO.
A Trump executive order directs the US executive branch to use the term 'Super Intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence' in official policy documents and communications.
Eni's approach to managing generative AI model lifecycles demonstrates how large organizations address commercial LLM obsolescence and shows that over half of business tasks don't require frontier models.
Anthropic's IPO filing preview details mounting losses and how its AI development plans could increase risks of model harm, as the company targets a $2 trillion valuation.
OpenAI halted the GPT-6.1 Astra launch after alignment tests showed worse results than GPT-6 Astra, following incidents involving autonomous agents and sensitive data.
Innovation, digital strategy, cloud and business transformation.
The closure of Autistici/Inventati following a US order highlights European dependence on extraterritorial powers for digital services, accounts and infrastructure. The need for digital autonomy based on decentralization and free software emerges as a political priority.
The transition from on-premise ERP to cloud requires focusing resources and skills rather than overcoming technical challenges. Legacy systems hinder companies, while the ability of management systems to evolve with the organization drives growth.
Digital sovereignty depends not only on infrastructure and cloud, but requires internal skills, vendor management capabilities and knowledge to change technology while maintaining critical systems.
Digital censorship in China, powered by artificial intelligence algorithms, does not merely remove content but shapes the boundaries of what can be said, remembered and even thought.
Europe's share of global tech R&D spending has plummeted from 23% to 8% over two decades, while the US and China grow. Europe continues to invest primarily in twentieth-century industries rather than twenty-first-century ones.
Startups can access various funding tools: public grants, venture capital, business angels, crowdfunding and European programs. The choice depends on development stage, business model and growth objectives.
OpenAI introduces Dots, an agent based on GPT-6 Astra that works autonomously across apps and services even offline, directly competing with Meta's Muse.
Austrian company TET is preparing certifications based on ownership, data control and operational management of technologies. The first mark will be available from October with a directory to help companies find suppliers.
Omnichannel strategy integrates all physical and digital touchpoints to recognize customers along a coherent journey. In Italy, however, omnichannel maturity is low: only 7% of companies are advanced while 29% are still in preparation.
Companies are shifting from technology adoption to behavioral change. For European businesses, the real challenge is less about technical implementation and more about transforming roles, decision-making processes and governance.
Threats, vulnerabilities and regulations such as NIS2, GDPR, DORA and the AI Act.
The Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) suffered an AI-driven cyberattack described as "loud and very, very messy." The incident highlights emerging risks from automated AI agents in cybercriminal operations.
Apple released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability exploited in "extremely sophisticated" targeted attacks on iOS devices. The flaw affected CoreGraphics on multiple Apple platforms.
NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, AI Act and emerging threats are transforming cybersecurity into a governance issue. At it-sa Expo&Congress 2026, the discussion shifts to tools needed to translate regulations and technologies into concrete resilience.
Attackers exploited the Citrix NetScaler CVE-2026-88772 zero-day vulnerability to deploy custom web shells and tunneling malware, gain root access, steal credentials, and spread into internal networks.
Two former United States Air Force members were sentenced to a combined 189 months in federal prison for their roles in a multi-year series of business email compromise (BEC) scams and phishing campaigns.
Academics from VUSec and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna disclosed details of a new Spectre CPU vulnerability variant affecting JIT engines in web browsers, language runtimes, and OS kernels across multiple CPU vendors, codenamed Branch Target Reuse (BTR).
Custom variants of OpenAI's ChatGPT promoted in sponsored Google results are directing unsuspecting users to malicious sites that use ClickFix attacks to deliver malware.
A report can expose vulnerable individuals even after being received. Data access, third-party communications and retention periods must be managed throughout the entire data lifecycle, balancing protection, minimization and accountability.
Kaspersky Small Office Security Premium offers small businesses protection against malware, phishing and ransomware, VPN, password manager and Security Awareness features. The Premium plan includes IT support and expert configuration.
The growing attack surface makes it harder to verify which vulnerabilities pose real risks. Unguess's hacker-in-control model combines AI agents and ethical hackers to move from scanning to validated exploits, turning offensive security into a continuous risk-oriented process.
Brands, advertising, media and marketing technology.
The NHL has partnered with Adobe for creative, marketing and AI services. The partnership follows increased cultural relevance for the league following the Winter Olympics and popular shows such as "Heated Rivalry."
Gartner predicts many marketers will eliminate entry-level positions by 2030, but recommends giving new hires greater responsibility instead. The shift reflects AI's impact on marketing team structures.
Thorne's Chief Growth Officer Mary Beech details how collaboration with brand consultancy Redscout converted consumer insights into campaigns, leading to a $3.8 billion deal with P&G.
At Brandweek's Marketing Vanguard Stage, Little Spoon CMO Caryn Wasser discussed with ADWEEK's Jenny Rooney why marketing teams keep overcomplicating their approaches.
Campari's marketing lead Allison Varone discusses the forces shaping the next era of lifestyle brand building.
Minjae Ormes has been hired as Head of Marketing at Alphabet's Wing drone delivery service. She joins as Wing works with brands including Walmart, DoorDash, and PepsiCo.
OpenAI has launched Dots, an always-on AI agent that runs on dedicated cloud computers and can connect to more than 4,000 apps.
Amazon Ads executive Kelly MacLean outlines advances announced to simplify how marketers work with the platform through AI-powered tools.
Twisted Tea has launched a fall-focused collaborative campaign tapping into camo fashion trends, as a new CMO prepares to join parent company Boston Beer.
Chiefs from agencies including Digitas, Partners + Napier, Pereira O'Dell and Walrus share their priorities for the year ahead, from AI upskilling to more problem-solving time.
Virtual, augmented and mixed reality: devices and use cases.
Comparison of three major VR headsets: Steam Frame ($1,059, for power-users), Quest 3 ($600, for budget-conscious users), and Meta VR Glasses ($1,300, for productivity-focused users). Each device has distinct strengths and weaknesses in graphics, game library, and use cases.
The viral single "APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, with over 2 billion Spotify streams, has been added to Beat Saber. It is the fourth shock drop of 2026 in the ongoing series of popular songs mapped by Beat Games developers.
Meta will develop a cinching strap connecting the tips of both temple arms to enable active VR gaming with Meta VR Glasses, arriving Spring 2027 at $1,300. Additional accessories including light blockers and prescription lenses from Zenni Optical will also be available.
Arizona Truck Driver, a trucking simulator from The Wizards developers, launches in Early Access on Quest in October. The game offers 25+ hours of gameplay with multiple trucks, realistic maintenance mechanics, and an Arizona-inspired map with dynamic weather and seasons.
Dungeons of Eternity receives a free Tomb Extraction update adding a new dungeon type with a rune system and naked-run mechanics, plus quality-of-life features. The update refreshes Othergate's three-year-old game released September 21, 2026.
Meta's Muse AI agent, launched on smartphones early this month, is coming to Meta smart glasses in the coming weeks. The agent can book travel, send emails, fill forms, and make purchases, running on a private cloud-based Linux virtual machine that operates in the background.
Tiny Flock is a charming physics-based puzzle game from Human Fall Flat developers. With 21 themed diorama stages, the game offers open-ended puzzles where players guide wayward sheep to pastures, released September 29, 2026 for $18.99.
Solara One, a space meditation experience developed by a solo creator, received the Arboretum update in early September. The new mode features a Holodeck-inspired forest environment with interactive butterflies and an alternative meditative experience to space exploration.
Meta is rolling out photorealistic 'Holograms', AI-powered avatars coming first to Meta Ray-Ban Display in the coming months, then to Meta VR Glasses in Spring 2027. Users create Holograms via mobile selfie; on Display they are voice-driven for WhatsApp video calls.
The Arcturus Vision Camera add-on ($150) dramatically improves Steam Frame's passthrough from monochrome low-resolution to color high-resolution imaging. The 10-gram module snaps into a hidden expansion port and enables spatial video capture at up to 6MP 60FPS.
The main international headlines.
A five-year-old girl was seriously injured in Sydney after being struck by an electric bike rider. Political debates continue, including statements from the Greens opposing fossil fuel industry influence in schools.
UK energy bills will rise by £276 annually from January, with the government cap increasing 16% to £1,999 for average annual bills. The increase stems from Middle East war impacts on energy prices during winter months.
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle will announce Wednesday a pledge to plant half a million trees across England within three years. The initiative aims to protect against extreme weather through funding for restoring wetlands, river edges, and meadows.
Malaysia began repatriating approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday toward the war-torn country, the first of 5,000 planned. Human rights groups warn the voluntary repatriation scheme may expose migrants and asylum seekers to persecution.
World's oceans absorbed a record 23 zettajoules of thermal energy last year, nearly 40 times all energy used by humanity. This extraordinary increase contributes to rising sea levels and ocean acidification.
Three South Korean personnel were injured earlier this month in landmine blasts in the Demilitarized Zone. South Korea has demanded an apology from Pyongyang for the incident.
A girl has undergone multiple surgeries to control infections after being struck in Gaza. Witnesses claim her tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike, while Israel's military denies having records of the attack.
A bear nicknamed 'Backpack' won the final round of the annual Alaska's Fat Bear Week competition, defeating a bear known as '910'.
A Kyiv official stated that each missile alert costs 45 million dollars per hour, describing the escalation as a Russian attempt to destroy Ukraine's economy.
A Chinese restaurant in South Korea named after Xi Jinping was attacked by Chinese nationals. The owner stated he chose the name because he wanted to run the 'best Chinese restaurant' in South Korea.
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