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AI Safety Fears Grow—Who Writes the Rules? | Database Risks, Microsoft Exit & a Canadian Teen's AI to Help Homeless
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- Sep 15, 2026
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Summary
AI safety concerns are growing, but agreement on what to do remains elusive. Can governments establish effective oversight amid U.S.–China rivalry, industry self-interest and questions about transparency? On Hashtag Trending for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Jim Love examines the push to slow AI development—and why both industry proposals and rushed legislation deserve scrutiny. Also in this episode: • Why companies postpone database upgrades. A Percona-sponsored survey produces a startling 97% headline, but the sample and meaning of "outdated" matter. We explore compatibility failures, testing costs and the difference between older software and software without security patches. • Frank Shaw's Microsoft departure. The longtime communications chief will leave at the end of December after helping shape Microsoft's message across the Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella eras. • A Canadian teenager puts AI to work for others. Toronto Grade 11 student Nathan Yizhou Han is developing an app to help people experiencing homelessness navigate housing, shelters and support services. His award-winning robotics experience offers a hopeful perspective on purposeful AI education. CHAPTERS 00:00 Today's Tech Headlines 00:38 AI Safety: The U.S.–China Standoff 03:05 Who Can We Trust on AI Safety? 03:59 AI Regulation: Making the Rules Work 05:03 Why Companies Run Outdated Databases 05:40 Database Upgrades: Costs and Compatibility 07:58 When Older Software Becomes a Security Risk 09:14 Frank Shaw Is Leaving Microsoft 10:50 Canadian Teen Builds AI Tool for Homeless Support 12:05 Robotics Awards and Canada's CanCode Programme 14:08 AI in Schools: Creativity and Compassion 15:20 Closing and Subscribe What would meaningful AI oversight look like to you? Leave a comment below. Subscrib…