An Opinion in the WashingtonPost.com from Johns Hopkins University Professor Thomas Rid of strategic studies started with “A cultural rift is opening between those who see artificial intelligence as a mere tool for humans, and those who see AI as a set of self-aware, sentient digital minds that perhaps will one day be our replacement.”
Computerworld.com reported that “Microsoft is set to remove Copilot Chat access within Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for large M365 commercial customers starting April 15 — a “mystifying backtrack,” according to one technology industry analyst.” The March 25, 2026 article entitled ” Microsoft backtracks on Copilot Chat access in M365 apps”
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “A federal judge on Thursday temporarily stopped the Department of Defense from labeling Anthropic as a security risk, in a reprieve for the artificial intelligence start-up and its work with the federal government.” The March 26, 2026 article entitled “Judge Stays Pentagon’s Labeling of Anthropic as ‘Supply Chain Risk’” (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/technology/anthropic-pentagon-risk-injunction.html
The ABAJournal.com reported that “Musicians who argue that artificial intelligence companies have used their songs without permission are bringing litigation under a unique law in Illinois.” The March 23, 2026 article entitled “Musicians in this state are suing AI companies under biometric privacy law” (https://tinyurl.com/zwp9m5ja) included these comments:
Among their claims in several
BankInfoSecurity.com reported that Subra Kumaraswamy, CISO at Visa said “Trust remains central to global payments as artificial intelligence reshapes cybersecurity and commerce. Organizations must secure transactions while adapting to faster, more complex threats…” The March 23, 2026 interview entitled “AI Redefines Trust in Global Payments” (https://tinyurl.com/3ckw3y6d) included these comments:
AI has long supported
Computerworld.com reported that “OpenAI is planning to almost double its workforce from about 4,500 to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026. The move comes as OpenAI sharpens its focus on scaling and monetising ChatGPT for enterprise use amid intensifying competition from Anthropic and Google.” The March 23, 2026 article entitled “OpenAI to double workforce,
ComputerWorld.com reported that “Tech industry experts have described AI as more revolutionary than electricity and the internet. (It’s also been called more dangerous than nuclear weapons, because the technology in the wrong hands could wreak havoc.)” The March 23, 2026 article entitled “What’s coming next for LLMs and AI agents?” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/4148846/whats-coming-next-for-llms-and-ai-agents.html) included
The WashingtonPost.com reported that “The White House handed a major boon to its tech industry allies on Friday, unveiling recommendations to Congress to curb state laws that limit artificial intelligence.” The March 20, 2026 article entitled “Trump administration asks Congress to block state limits on AI” (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/20/trump-ai-state-law-ban/) included these comments:
The political tensions
Computerworld.com reported that “Amazon has announced four new “conversation styles” or “personalities” for its voice-interaction Alexa+ AI chatbot. Users can now choose between “Brief,” “Chill,” “Sweet,” and “Sassy” styles and pick from a range of voices. (The “Sassy” style, by the way, uses profanity — kids are blocked from using it.)”. The March 20, 2026 article
ComputerWorld.com reported that “AI failures have spread beyond AWS infrastructure to Amazon’s retail storefront. In early March, multiple AI-assisted blunders resulted in four — count ’em four! — major incidents. One led to a six-hour outage.” The March 16, 2026 article entitled “Amazon finds out AI programming isn’t all it’s cracked up to be” (