[8/23 12:00] Death threats and gunfire against US local officials over AI data centers / AI agent exploited a gym booking API and cancelled another member's reservation

AI News Flash for August 23, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Topics: 1. Death threats and gunfire against US local officials over AI data centers https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/death-threats-hit-data-center-opponents-as-towns-cancel-votes-and-close-public-comment 2. AI agent exploited a gym booking API and cancelled another member's reservation https://www.foxnews.com/tech/ai-agent-hacks-gym-system-move-up-waitlist 3. African firms adopt Chinese AI models on cost and flexibility https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364966/african-firms-adopting-chinese-ai-us-china-rivalry-intensifies 4. LS Cable to build first European busduct plant for AI data centers https://en.sedaily.com/finance/2026/08/23/ls-cable-overhauls-europe-north-america-supply-chains-for 5. Dutch study finds workers adopt AI faster than employers support it https://nltimes.nl/2026/08/23/workers-use-ai-employers-support-study-finds