Voters think politicians don’t listen. Could AI help?

Linux KVM guest-host escape rated critical, may represent a new way to attack penguin-powered networking

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-99999, in Linux KVM allows a guest to escape and access the host, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, system crashes, or information disclosure. The flaw, discovered by Paulos Yibelo, exploits malformed IPv4 packets to breach guest-host isolation.

Apple Releases iOS 27.2 Release Candidate

Apple has released the release candidate of iOS 27.2 to developers, with new features including expanded Siri AI languages and Apple Music icon changes. The update is expected to launch publicly before the end of October.

Editor's noteiOS 27.2's expanded Siri AI languages are a minor upgrade, not a major expansion. The five new languages are a small step, given that Siri already supports dozens of languages. Watch the adoption rate of these new languages, because if they don't gain traction, it will indicate that Siri's language support is not a key differentiator for Apple.

What if AI sets us free?

A climate activist with ALS regained his voice through a brain implant and AI technology, highlighting the dual potential of AI to both harm and benefit humanity in various ways.

What actually happened when our blog went AI-first: A manager's account

HubSpot's blog team switched to AI-first writing in June 2025, with a manager's concerns about team members' craft and ownership of the writing process. They found that AI efficiency gains require balancing craftsmanship with AI's capabilities and limitations.

Two commuting hacks

Two commuting hacks are suggested: starting an internal podcast to improve team cohesion and using AI-powered learning tools to educate oneself during daily commutes, making the most of travel time.

Editor's noteTwo commuting hacks are marketing tricks, not solutions. The podcast is a way to sell the idea of cohesion, not actually achieve it, and AI-powered learning tools are a way to sell the idea of self-improvement, not actually deliver it. Watch the metrics on podcast engagement and course completion.

Catch message drift before AI changes your meaning

A communications team's workshop revealed four key questions to consider when deciding whether to use AI: can it be fixed, whose voice is it, is it original, and does it build a skill.

AI and automation are driving 2027 comms budgets

Communications budgets are expected to remain flat in 2027, but companies are investing in AI and automation, with a third of leaders anticipating a modest budget increase, driven by these technologies.

Editor's noteFlat budgets belie a growth in targeted bets on AI and automation, but communicators are struggling to prove ROI. Watch whether the 22% who can demonstrate a documented improvement scale up their success, and whether the rest follow suit or get left behind.

AI and automation are driving 2027 comms budgets

Communications budgets are expected to remain flat in 2027, but investment in AI and automation is driving growth in some areas, with leaders seeking proof of return on investment and business outcomes.

What Is Task or Work Intelligence And Can We Decompose Every Job For AI?

Job-Task Analysis involves breaking down jobs into tasks, categorizing and inventorying them, to enable AI automation. Data providers are using this method to build AI agents. Several companies are involved in this process.

AI can improve performance, but did anyone learn?

Generative AI improves performance, but raises questions about employee learning and development. A study found productivity benefits, but L&D leaders must consider whether employees are developing skills independently and proportionally.

Editor's noteGenerative AI's productivity gains come at a risk of skill stagnation. The real question is whether employees are developing the ability to think critically, not just execute tasks efficiently. Watch the proportion of employees who can replicate results without AI assistance, as that will reveal the true impact on learning and development.

AI Has Entered the Workplace. Has Anyone Redesigned the Work?

South African organisations are adopting AI in workplaces designed for traditional methods. Existing work processes may limit AI's effectiveness. Organisations need to redesign work to fully utilise AI's potential and achieve value.

This cybersecurity agency is supposed to protect U.S. elections. Officials fear it’s been compromised by Trump

US election security officials are concerned they were asked to compromise their work by Trump appointees, who requested a voting machine be secretly examined for flaws. The request was seen as a potential tool for election interference. CISA's resources have been significantly reduced under Trump's administration.

Editor's noteCISA's compromise is not a one-off. The agency's resources have been systematically drained by the Trump administration, shrinking its workforce by a third and reducing its budget. Watch the 2027 budget proposal's impact on CISA's ability to protect US elections.

Trump Slashing Deportation Protections Shows Why Temporary Status Shouldn't Depend on Who's President

The Trump administration has ended temporary protected status for 13 countries, affecting over 1 million people, who will now lose their protections and potentially become undocumented. This has left 1 million people without protection. The status shields migrants from deportation.

Britain Wants To Punish Microsoft for Being Too Successful

The UK's competition regulator has proposed designating Microsoft as a strategic market player, giving it powers to regulate the company's business practices. The move is aimed at addressing concerns over Microsoft's dominance in the market, particularly in product bundling and interoperability.