AI news on Monday, October 19, 2026

In AI on Monday, October 19, 2026: AI agents raise privacy concerns as deployment expands. Also: NBA integrating artificial intelligence across multiple operational areas; China's MiniMax launches M3.1 Flash model with claimed major improvements.

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NBA integrating artificial intelligence across multiple operational areas.Yahoo Sports · Oct 19, 2:34 PM

China's MiniMax launches M3.1 Flash model with claimed major improvements.Reuters · Oct 19, 12:25 PM
Disney confirms artificial intelligence central to future Mickey, Marvel, Star Wars projects.Revista Merca2.0 · Oct 19, 11:38 AM
Korea University researchers use AI to design potential antiviral compounds.PR Newswire · Oct 19, 12:44 PM

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