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Google Home opens to ChatGPT, Claude and rival AI agents

Google has launched an early access Model Context Protocol server for Google Home that allows third party agents like ChatGPT and Claude to control Nest and other compatible smart home devices. The feature, announced around September 16, 2026, is initially limited to US users on a new Google Home Premium Advanced subscription.

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Anthropic signs huge Queensland data center lease for Claude

Anthropic has signed a long term lease at the planned Western Downs Digital Park in Queensland, securing its first Australian data center capacity to run Claude inference for Asia Pacific users. The multi phase campus, developed by Zerra DC, is projected to reach up to about 2.16 gigawatts and an estimated 32 billion Australian dollars in total investment subject to regulatory approvals.

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Anthropic says Claude now runs 26 percent of its AI research

On September 19, 2026, Anthropic was reported to have introduced an internal R&D Automation Index stating that its Claude models now handle 26 percent of the company’s AI research and engineering workload. The metric is based on tens of thousands of internal tasks and an estimated 30,000 Claude agents running continuously.

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US House backs grid cost bill targeting AI data centers

On September 17, 2026, the US House of Representatives passed the Ratepayer Protection Act in a 417 to 3 vote, directing regulators to make large data centers cover the full cost of the grid upgrades they trigger. The bill targets AI and cloud campuses drawing more than 100 megawatts and still needs Senate approval.

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UN Security Council to hear Sam Altman on AI risks next week

On September 20, 2026, El País reported that the UN Security Council will hold a high level session on artificial intelligence during the General Assembly, where OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to brief world leaders. The meeting will address AI’s security implications alongside multiple geopolitical crises.

El País5h ago
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Flock Safety offers buyouts to shrink AI surveillance workforce

On September 19, 2026, surveillance tech company Flock Safety began offering voluntary buyouts with what it called generous severance packages to employees across the company. The move follows mounting public and governmental backlash against its automated license plate reader network.

TechCrunch11h ago
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Trump proposes AI Force and new name for artificial intelligence

On September 19, 2026, President Donald Trump said he wants to rename artificial intelligence and ran a Truth Social poll with options like “Superior Intelligence” and “Extreme Intelligence.” He also said he will create a dedicated “AI Force” and appoint an “AI czar” to oversee the industry.

TechCrunch12h ago
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Trump proposes AI Force and czar, doubles down on light regulation

On September 19, 2026, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he will create an "AI Force" modeled on the Space Force and appoint a new national "AI czar." The White House has not provided details on structure, budget or mandate, but Trump reiterated that he opposes new AI regulations beyond existing criminal and civil laws.

Axios13h ago