Google Introduces Gemini 3.8 Flash; Cyber Version Limited to Partners
Google has made Gemini 3.8 Flash available through the Gemini API and introduced the limited Flash Cyber model for Fairwind program partners.
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NYC Public Schools to Limit AI Tools for Younger Students
The largest public school system in the U.S. is introducing age-based rules for artificial intelligence and screen time. Students’ direct access to AI is set to be limited from 2-K through eighth grade.
Deloitte Report in Wellington: Mayor Says Large Portions Were Created Using AI
Mayor Andrew Little questioned a report on the city council’s staffing levels that cost approximately NZD 435,000. Deloitte says it uses AI-enabled tools for suitable tasks, but people approved the analyses and conclusions.
OpenAI classifies Astra model as critical for cybersecurity capabilities
OpenAI will restrict access to the upcoming Astra model’s advanced cybersecurity functions before release. The company says the model can autonomously search for unknown vulnerabilities and prepare exploit chains.
CrowdStrike Introduces SafeMind, an Agentic Cyber Defense System with NVIDIA
At Fal.Con 2026, CrowdStrike announced SafeMind, a group of security models and agentic tools for the Falcon platform. The project is being developed with NVIDIA, but the general availability date and independent production results are not yet known.
Updated: Anthropic Introduces Claude Fable 5.1 and Limited Mythos 5.1
Claude Fable 5.1 offers a million-token context window, cheaper cache reads, and updated cyber protections.
Google Adds Agentic Video Understanding to Selected Gemini Models
Google has made agentic video analysis available in the Gemini 3.7 Flash, 3.6 Flash, and 3.5 Flash-Lite models through the Gemini API.
OpenAI Makes Epic Integration Available for ChatGPT for Healthcare
OpenAI has opened Epic integration with ChatGPT for Healthcare to eligible healthcare organizations. The tool is read-only and preserves clinicians’ existing access permissions.
Copilot Code Review: GitHub Will Switch the Default Mode to Balanced
Starting September 28, 2026, GitHub will change the default Copilot code review mode from Lite to Balanced. Organizations that want to keep the more economical option must set it manually.
Abbott Suspends State Agency Funding for Flock Cameras
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to suspend funding for Flock cameras. The measure is not a blanket ban on their use by cities or police departments.