Authorizing lots of small, undeclared wars? Perhaps that will become the new normal.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/14/german-spies-granted-sweeping-new-powers

German spies granted sweeping new powers

Germany’s parliament has approved sweeping new powers for the country’s intelligence agencies, allowing them to hack and disrupt adversaries under specified conditions as the government seeks to counter espionage and cyberattacks.

Could be informative.

https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital-health/ai-and-practice-medicine-accountability

AI and the Practice of Medicine: Examining Accountability and Responsibility in the AI Era

As AI becomes increasingly capable of performing clinical functions, fundamental questions are emerging about the future of medicine, physician responsibility and accountability for patient care.

On Sept. 14, 2026, the American Medical Association (AMA), in partnership with the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), convened more than 200 physicians, medical board representatives, patients, policymakers and technology innovators to explore these questions. The discussion brought together diverse perspectives on the role increasingly autonomous AI may play in medicine, reinforcing both the complexity of the challenges ahead and the importance of addressing them together.

Download the report (PDF).