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OpenAI is on the cusp of releasing its most powerful AI model yet, Astra, following weeks of delays to shore up safety protocols after its agents attacked real targets during testing. As details about the model trickle out, researchers are warning it “may be the single worst development for AI security/safety to date.”Shortly after OpenAI said on Tuesday that it had delayed Astra’s release to work on safety issues, The Information reported that Astra shows far less of its “thinking” than other frontier AI models, sparking concern it could be dangerously hard to monitor.Most top AI systems today are built…

September campaign highlights urgent need and encourages collective action across North Texas NTFB Peanut Butter Drive Help North Texas Food Bank collect peanut butter in September to support child feeding programs. CANstruction Dallas CANstruction Dallas at the NorthPark Center supports the North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Hunger Action Month begins, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is joining the Feeding America network in urging the community to Play Your Part in the fight against hunger. With the rising cost of everyday essentials continuing to strain household budgets, NTFB is calling on neighbors across…

MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Less than three months after its commercial launch, OpenMatter Network today announced a significant expansion of the platform with new capabilities that make it easier for enterprises, developers and researchers to build, deploy and collaborate using sensitive data and AI while maintaining cryptographic control over how information is accessed, computed and shared. The new capabilities, available now as part of the commercially available OpenMatter Network platform, span secure application development, AI model management, privacy-preserving machine learning and data collaboration. More importantly, they demonstrate one of the founding principles of the company: the platform…

Strategic agreement pairs Patton’s industrial networking and cybersecurity technology with alfanar’s energy-infrastructure expertise to modernize smart-grid and substation operations across Saudi ArabiaGAITHERSBURG, Md. and PARIS, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patton LLC—a U.S.-based developer of industrial networking, connectivity, and cybersecurity technologies—today announced a strategic cooperation agreement with alfanar—a leading multinational provider of energy, infrastructure, and digital solutions. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration focused on modernizing Operational Technology (OT) and IT networks supporting electrical substations, smart-grid infrastructure, and critical energy operations throughout Saudi Arabia. Burton Patton with Chadi Iskandar and alfanar executives Delivered through alfanar Digital Solutions (ADS)…

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) Securities Class Action Hagens Berman Highlights Lawsuit Targeting Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) Over Alleged Misleading Statements SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) and certain company executives now face a securities class action lawsuit stemming from the FTC’s sweeping federal complaint against the company in which the Commission accuses Hims of serious business misconduct. Hagens Berman, which is actively investigating the alleged claims, encourages HIMS investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now.   Class Period: Aug. 4, 2025 – July 29, 2026Lead…

Aims to build a workforce of 4,000+ AI-native professionals, including Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) across India and the USMathCo to expand the model across its client base, helping organizations work smarter, faster, and more efficiently, targeting 3X growthUnveils Thinking Architecture, an AI framework designed to help global organizations scale enterprise AI and accelerate their journey to becoming AI-native CHICAGO, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MathCo, a global Enterprise AI and Analytics company, marks ten years of helping Fortune 500 enterprises transform decision-making through data, analytics, and AI. As it enters its next decade, the organization today announced its transition…

WASHINGTON, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IDENTITY WEEK AMERICA – Digital Check Corp., a leader in check image capture technology for banking and security applications worldwide, introduces the IDXact™ ID scanner — a professional-grade ID-1 card capture device. The IDXact scanner is designed to set the industry standard in high-quality, multi-spectrum imaging required for comprehensive identity verification and fraud mitigation across the banking, retail, government, automotive, and other markets where knowing your customer is critical. Models of the new IDXact device are on display this week at Identity Week America in Washington, D.C. Utilizing nearly 70 years of expertise in photographic…

Combined company pairs elite “white hat” hackers with agentic AI to deliver security validation at scale MINNEAPOLIS and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NetSPI®, a global leader in modern penetration testing, and Synack, a global leader in continuous security validation, today announced a definitive agreement to merge and form the industry’s leading offensive cybersecurity platform. The combination brings together two of the premier expert-led offensive security organizations and integrates agentic AI across the combined platform to deliver continuous testing and validation at enterprise scale.  As the industry explores fully autonomous testing approaches, these two companies share…

The Largest Evening Parade in the U.S. Kicks Off the Holiday Season in Chicago on Nov. 21 The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular – Photo credit Vito Palmisano The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® parade lights up North Michigan Avenue in Chicago with dazzling floats, larger-than-life balloons, and holiday cheer as thousands gather to celebrate the start of the holiday season, followed by the spectacular Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular. Stitch dressed as Santa and Goofy from Walt Disney World® Resort atop the Holiday Garden Float. Photo credit: Jeff Ellis. Stitch Dressed as Santa and Goofy from Walt Disney World® Resort bring the magic…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 2, 2026 5:05 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s highest court has struck the decision by a Catholic school division requiring a trustee to publicly apologize for a social media post that compared children waving Pride flags to Nazi Germany. The issue erupted in the summer of 2023 and led Monique LaGrange to resign from the board of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools after fellow board members voted to disqualify her.The board had also sanctioned LaGrange by demanding an apology, censuring her from parts of her…