This weekly update covers important news about how artificial intelligence is changing privacy and security around the world.

One big concern is about agentic AI, which are special AI programs that can do tasks all by themselves without a person telling them what to do step-by-step. These smart AI helpers can be very useful, but they also have new problems. A new type of AI called agentic browsers can now browse the internet on their own. The problem is that these browsers can be tricked by bad people. Even a big company called OpenAI, which made ChatGPT, had trouble keeping their agentic browser safe. Bad guys found a way to trick the browser by sending it fake links that look like real commands.

Another worry is about private information. When companies use AI to do important work, they sometimes don't protect people's personal information well. Some AI programs that help people talk about their feelings have leaked private conversations because users didn't know their chats would be shared.

In the United States, new rules are starting on January 1, 2026. States like California and Texas created their own AI laws to keep people safe. But President Trump signed a new rule that might stop these state laws from working. This is causing confusion about which rules will actually protect people.

In Europe, new rules called the EU AI Act are now being used in real ways. Before, these were just ideas, but now companies must actually follow them. The United Kingdom also made new privacy rules. Different countries are making different rules, which makes it harder for companies to do business everywhere.

Finally, experts predict that in 2026, AI-powered attacks will become more common. Bad guys will use AI to make more attacks happen faster and cheaper. Regular internet safety tips like strong passwords and updates will be even more important.