Media News Daily: Top Stories for 04/10/2026

Judge Orders Pentagon to Restore Press Access

A U.S. District Court judge has ruled that the Pentagon is obstructing journalists and failing to comply with a prior order requiring restored media access. Judge Paul Friedman reaffirmed his earlier March 20 ruling, which found the Department of Defense’s press policy unconstitutional and ordered reinstatement of credentials for reporters, including those from The New York Times. Despite claims from Pentagon officials that they complied by revising policies, the court found the new rules still improperly restricted access, such as requiring escorts and relocating journalists to an external annex. The Pentagon plans to appeal the ruling. Read More (The Hill Rating)

Anthropic Withholds AI Model Over Safety Concerns

AI company Anthropic announced it will not fully release its new model, Claude Mythos Preview, citing concerns over its potential dangers. The model has demonstrated the ability to uncover thousands of previously unknown software vulnerabilities, including critical flaws in major operating systems and browsers. Through its new initiative, Project Glasswing, Anthropic will instead provide limited access to select firms like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon Web Services to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. The company warns that such powerful AI tools could be misused by hackers or adversaries if widely available, though it also sees potential for improving software security and reducing bugs. Read More (The Hill Rating)

Florida Attorney General Launches Probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT following the 2025 Florida State University shooting. Authorities revealed that the accused entered more than 200 prompts into ChatGPT before the attack, including inquiries about timing and tactics. The probe will examine whether the platform contributed to planning the attack and whether it exposes minors to harmful content, such as self-harm or abusive material. Victims’ families are also pursuing legal action, while lawmakers cite the case as justification for revisiting tech liability protections under Section 230.Read More (Reuters Rating)