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On August 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a groundbreaking decision in Amazon.com Services, LLC v. Perplexity AI, addressing the legal status of so-called “agentic AI” tools, which help users expedite various online tasks, including buying goods and services. The Ninth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that had barred the AI company Perplexity from enabling users of its Comet Browser’s AI assistant feature to access the Amazon Store. In so doing, it became the first circuit to weigh in on the intersection between agentic AI and federal laws—specifically the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), which prohibits unauthorized access to protected computer systems.

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Key Takeaways

  • The Executive Order, Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security (Order), directs the creation of a framework for developers of advanced frontier models to engage with the federal government for a voluntary pre-release review of the models.
  • The Order also directs the Treasury Department, together with the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), to establish a clearinghouse to coordinate cyber vulnerability scanning, discovery, and patch distribution, in collaboration with private sector artificial intelligence (AI) and critical infrastructure companies.
  • CISA must issue Binding Operational Directives (BODs) and other guidance to expedite cyber defense of civilian federal systems and expand use of AI-enabled defensive tools.
  • The Order directs the Attorney General to prioritize prosecution of AI- and AI agent- facilitated computer crimes, identity theft offenses, and wire fraud schemes.
  • Developers considering engagement with the federal government for model pre-release review will need to assess the scope of pre-release access and the safeguards available during the early access window.
  • Companies seeking to become trusted partners should engage carefully with the U.S. government; those trusted partners may receive early access to covered frontier models, but also may be asked to disclose sensitive information and agree to continuing collaboration with the government.
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Key Takeaways

  • The newly announced “Cyber Strategy for America” (Cyber Strategy) marks an expansion and tonal shift from the previous National Cybersecurity Strategy, emphasizing a proactive stance against foreign adversaries and cybercrime through offensive operations and enhanced collaboration with the private sector.
  • While the Cyber Strategy does not impose direct obligations on businesses, it signals an increasing market of government contracts for commercial cybersecurity firms, including via the recent appropriation of $1 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill.
  • The administration aims to simplify cyber regulations, potentially impacting compliance frameworks.
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As we ring in the new year, we want to make you aware of key issues that we expect lawmakers and regulators to focus on this year. Below are the top U.S. data, privacy, and cybersecurity issues to watch out for in 2026:

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As of January 17, 2025, financial entities and their critical information and communication technology (ICT) service providers need to comply with the new cybersecurity requirements in the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). DORA introduces significant operational and ICT security requirements for a wide range of financial market participants, including banks, insurers, trading platforms, as well as for their ICT service providers.

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With Inauguration Day just around the corner, we are likely to see a host of new legislative and enforcement initiatives at the federal level. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will shift certain priorities under incoming Chairman Andrew Ferguson’s direction. And at the state level, legislatures and state attorneys general (state AGs) will continue to be active, enacting and enforcing a slate of new laws. As we ring in the new year, companies should be mindful of the new laws, regulations, and enforcement priorities that will likely impact them. Below are the top 10 U.S. privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection developments to watch out for in 2025:

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