Daily Tech Brief

Date: 2026-09-18

Top Technology News

1. Artificial intelligence now beats some of the best human forecasters - economist.com
   Artificial intelligence now beats some of the best human forecasters economist.com
   Source: economist.com
2. Counter-terrorism operation leverages artificial intelligence to identify 126 terrorism suspects - Interpol
   Counter-terrorism operation leverages artificial intelligence to identify 126 terrorism suspects Interpol
   Source: Interpol
3. From drafting bills to writing birthday songs: How Congress is using AI - NBC News
   From drafting bills to writing birthday songs: How Congress is using AI NBC News
   Source: NBC News
4. They hacked a TikTok user’s camera, with help from free AI - washingtonpost.com
   They hacked a TikTok user’s camera, with help from free AI washingtonpost.com
   Source: washingtonpost.com
5. Andrew Hastie says AI advised him to reply ‘congratulations!’ to man who planned to end life with assisted dying - The Guardian
   Andrew Hastie says AI advised him to reply ‘congratulations!’ to man who planned to end life with assisted dying The Guardian
   Source: The Guardian

Daily Brief Summary

The day’s stories point to continued momentum around AI deployment, infrastructure investment, and product adoption.