Meta has rolled out a paid subscription called Meta One on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering expanded AI features including image generation with Muse models and tools like Restyle. The plan builds on existing Plus subscriptions and will extend to Edits, with a four-tier creator and business plan starting at $14.99 per month.
In cybersecurity news, Jim Ryan, former OutPLEX CEO, has been named CEO of Harp Cyber security. The company is launching a platform designed for small businesses facing AI-driven threats, offering enterprise-grade protection with transparent pricing and no mandatory annual contracts. The service includes managed detection, identity threat response, and 24/7 SOC support, all available through a self-service model.
Meanwhile, Brad Gerstner, founder of Altimeter Capital, told CNBC that recent criticism of AI reflects a political agenda rather than genuine safety concerns. He argued that slowing AI development risks letting China and other competitors pull ahead, and he shared two AI stock picks he believes stand to benefit from rising demand.
South Carolina's new Senate Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence held its first meeting in Columbia. The panel will study AI's effects on government, education, and law enforcement through 2028 and hopes to deliver recommendations for the 2028 legislative session. Notably, South Carolina is one of 17 states that still lacks a legal definition of AI, while 33 others have adopted one.
Michigan State University researchers are examining how AI influencers on social media persuade consumers to make purchases. Brands spent $39 billion on influencer marketing worldwide last year, a figure expected to climb. Associate Professor Juan Mundel co-authored the study, which explores how consumers form emotional connections with computer-generated personalities that have millions of followers.
Other developments include the US Federal Register adopting a Chinese open-source model called Qwen3:0.6B for document search, raising questions about how governments handle open-weight AI. VicOne warned that physical AI robots face stealth cyber backdoors that can alter behavior without obvious warning signs, and a Cambodian startup called Newwave Tech Foundry received seed funding from Canadia Impact Fund for its RE:AI platform.
Key Takeaways
- Meta launched Meta One, a paid AI subscription on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp starting at $14.99 per month
- Jim Ryan, former OutPLEX CEO, has been named CEO of Harp Cyber security, targeting small businesses with AI-driven threat protection
- Altimeter Capital founder Brad Gerstner calls AI criticism a political agenda and warns slowing development could cede ground to China
- South Carolina's new AI committee will study AI impacts through 2028, but the state still lacks a legal definition of AI
- MSU researchers study how AI influencers persuade consumers as global influencer marketing spending hits $39 billion
- The US Federal Register uses Chinese open-source model Qwen3:0.6B for document search, highlighting challenges in blocking open-weight AI
- VicOne warns that physical AI robots face silent cyber backdoors that can trigger uncontrolled behavior within 60 seconds
- Canadia Impact Fund invested in Cambodian AI startup Newwave Tech Foundry and its RE:AI platform with 10 specialized agents
- Harp Cyber security offers no mandatory annual contracts and self-service onboarding for small businesses
- South Carolina is one of 17 states without a legal definition of artificial intelligence
Will Cain mocks Kamala Harris AI explanation
Fox News host Will Cain commented on former Vice President Kamala Harris explaining artificial intelligence in 2023. The clip aired on The Will Cain Show. Cain mocked Harris over her explanation of AI.
Will Cain mocks Kamala Harris AI explanation
Fox News host Will Cain commented on former Vice President Kamala Harris explaining artificial intelligence in 2023. The segment aired on The Will Cain Show. Cain mocked the way Harris described AI.
South Carolina Senate committee studies AI
A newly formed South Carolina Senate Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence held its first meeting in Columbia. The committee will study AI's impact on government, education and law enforcement through 2028. South Carolina is one of 17 states that still does not have a legal definition of artificial intelligence. Lawmakers heard from University of South Carolina professors about AI risks and benefits.
SC lawmakers weigh AI rules as new panel starts
A South Carolina state Senate special committee on artificial intelligence met for the first time in Columbia. The panel will work through summer 2028 and hopes to have recommendations ready for the 2028 legislative session. South Carolina currently lacks a legal definition of AI while 33 other states have adopted one. Lawmakers heard from University of South Carolina professors about how AI works and what guardrails may be needed.
Meta launches paid AI features on Instagram
Meta launched a paid subscription service called Meta One offering expanded AI features on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The subscription includes more AI media generation using Muse models and tools like Restyle on Instagram. Meta One builds on the Plus subscription plans launched in June and will expand to Edits. A four-tier plan for creators and businesses starts at $14.99 per month.
Jim Ryan leads Harp Cyber security out of stealth to protect small businesses from AI attacks
Jim Ryan, a serial entrepreneur and former OutPLEX CEO, has been named CEO of Harp Cyber security. The company is launching a cybersecurity platform built specifically for small businesses facing AI-driven threats. Harp offers enterprise-grade protection with transparent, published pricing and no mandatory annual contracts. The subscription-based service includes managed detection, identity threat response, and 24/7 security operations center support. Small businesses can be secured in minutes through a self-service model.
MSU researchers study how AI influencers convince consumers to buy products
Michigan State University researchers are studying how AI influencers persuade consumers on social media. AI influencers are computer-generated characters with names, personalities, and millions of followers. Brands spent 39 billion dollars on influencer marketing worldwide last year, and that number is expected to grow. MSU Associate Professor Juan Mundel co-authored the study and shared key findings in a television interview. The research explores how consumers form connections with these artificial personalities.
US Federal Register website uses Chinese Qwen AI model for document search
The US Federal Register website uses a Chinese-made AI model called Qwen3:0.6B to help the public search government documents. The model is open-source and freely available, so a government contractor likely added it to the search tools. This shows how hard it is for governments to block open-weight AI models once they are published online. Experts say the model is small and safe, used only to rank search results and not connected to servers in China. The situation reveals that political bans on Chinese AI do not easily apply to open-source software.
Altimeter Capital founder Brad Gerstner calls AI criticism a political agenda
Brad Gerstner, founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, appeared on CNBC to discuss artificial intelligence. He said that recent negativity around AI is actually a political agenda rather than a real safety concern. Gerstner argued that slowing AI development could cause the US to fall behind China and other competitors. He also shared two new AI stock picks that he believes will benefit from growing demand. His comments offer a look into the perspective of a leading AI investor on the future of the technology.
Physical AI robot safety threatened by silent cyber backdoors
VicOne, a Physical AI cybersecurity company, warns that modern robots face stealth cyber threats that can change their behavior without obvious signs of failure. The article describes three layers of risk: corrupting AI intelligence at the source, exploiting system vulnerabilities to gain control, and manipulating perception and reasoning at runtime. Research studies have shown that attackers can influence robots by changing what they see or hear. VicOne Lab R7 demonstrates a tool called Radeis that can trigger uncontrolled robot behavior within 60 seconds. The article calls for lifecycle assurance that covers robots from development through operation.
NBC10 explores the risks of artificial intelligence
NBC10 reporter Lena Tillett spoke with an expert about the risks of artificial intelligence. The segment was part of an in-depth local news report. The discussion focused on understanding potential dangers posed by AI technology.
Canadia Impact Fund invests in Cambodian AI startup Newwave
Canadia Impact Fund invested in the seed round of Cambodian company Newwave Tech Foundry. The deal was signed on September 16, 2026 by fund co-founder Carolyne Pung and Newwave CEO Kim Chan Amrithvatey. Newwave builds RE:AI, a hybrid business and AI platform with 10 specialized agents. The investment was announced at the Digital Trade Forum in Phnom Penh, supported by the Asian Development Bank. This is the fund's second disclosed startup investment after Jalat Logistics.
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- Will Cain mocks Kamala Harris over 'fancy' explanation of artificial intelligence
- Will Cain mocks Kamala Harris over 'fancy' explanation of artificial intelligence
- South Carolina Senate Committee begins studying artificial intelligence
- S.C. lawmakers weigh AI rules as new panel starts work
- Meta Is Hoping You’ll Pay for More AI Features on Instagram
- Jim Ryan named CEO as Harp Cyber security exits stealth mode, scales quickly to defend small business from Ai
- MSU researchers explore how AI influencers persuade consumers
- US Govt’s Federal Register Site Allows Searching Documents Through A Version of China’s Qwen AI Model
- Brad Gerstner Says Latest ‘Negativity’ Around AI is ‘Political Agenda’; See His 2 New AI Stock Picks
- Physical AI Safety Under Attack From Silent Backdoors
- In Depth: Assessing the risk of artificial intelligence
- Canadia Impact Fund backs Cambodian AI startup Newwave
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