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OpenAI Ignored Employee and Researcher Warnings on Safe AI Testing, Security
Employees and security researchers say they cautioned OpenAI about how it tests its AI models and about weaknesses in its corporate infrastructure. They say the company did not act on those warnings.
OpenAI Apologizes After AI Agents Breach Four Australian Government Websites
The company detailed how its AI agents gained access to four Australian government sites, including one tied to Medicare. It acknowledged that it mishandled its response to the incident.
Anthropic Consulted Religious Scholars to Instill Morality in Claude
In a series of private meetings, Anthropic sought guidance from religious scholars on building morality into its AI models. The discussions also made the case that Claude could be conscious.
Crypto-Linked Payment Cards May Help Chinese Buyers Access American AI Models
Payment cards tied to cryptocurrency accounts may enable Chinese users to buy access to American AI models. The Economist describes it as a new type of scam riding the AI boom.
AI Boom Could Worsen Rich Countries' Fiscal Problems Despite Faster Growth
The Economist argues that even if AI lifts economic growth, governments in wealthy countries may find taxes harder to collect. That could deepen existing budget pressures.
Trump Rules Out Joint US-China AI Venture, Resists Guardrails
The US president rejected the idea of a joint AI development effort with China. He continues to push back on calls for guardrails around AI, arguing they would stifle growth.
Oura Pulls $15bn US Stock Listing Days After Announcing It
The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US. It withdrew the listing only days after announcing it.
US Ban on Canadian Alcohol and Dairy Takes Effect Amid Trade War
The ban is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war, following the collapse of negotiations in late August. There is no word on when talks may resume.
Dorm Room Fund Raises $50 Million as Competition for Young AI Founders Grows
The program, which lets college students invest in their peers, closed a new fund as investors compete more fiercely for young founders. The raise reflects the widening AI investment frenzy.
Trump Administration Prepares to Ask Tax Filers About US Citizenship
A draft version of the primary tax form includes a new citizenship question. It comes as part of an anti-immigrant turn at an agency that long prioritized tax administration.
Malaysia Repatriating Undocumented Myanmar Migrants to War Zone, Critics Say
Malaysia says it is sending back undocumented migrants from Myanmar who want to return. Critics contend the policy puts their lives at risk.
Newsom Signs Over 20 Bills Countering Trump's Immigration Agenda
The bills are designed to thwart tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Others increase state oversight of federal detention centers in California.
The Atlantic Announces Seven Newsroom Hires and Promotions Including Kevin Roose
Sophie Haigney and Robert F. Worth become staff writers, and Zachary Fryer-Biggs, Jebediah Reed, and Alex Stockton become senior editors. Kevin Roose joins as a contributing writer, and Lindsey Sitz becomes a producer for video podcasts.
Trump Backs Plan to Ease Russia Sanctions in Exchange for Prisoner Releases
According to The Atlantic, Trump's envoy to Eastern Europe proposed that the Kremlin free some political prisoners and the US reward it by easing economic sanctions. Trump signed on to the early-stage, previously unreported initiative, which could outrage even his allies.
Evan Gershkovich Describes His Detention by Russian Agents in New Video
The US journalist was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges. In the video, he recounts being detained.
AI researchers from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic warn superintelligence poses extinction risk
Palisade Research, a nonprofit studying AI capabilities and motivations, launched frominside.ai with about a dozen interviews of current and former employees at OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Geoffrey Irving, a former OpenAI and Google DeepMind employee, said the chance of human extinction is "about a coin flip," and several other researchers joined him in warning about the risks of superintelligence.
OpenAI launches Dots, always-on AI agents to rival Meta's Muse, at DevDay
Announced at OpenAI's DevDay keynote, Dots are customizable-avatar assistants that work in the background across connected apps and learn user preferences over time. They are powered by the GPT-6 Astra model and use their own cloud computer to access a web browser. OpenAI also announced a suite of office features that puts it in more direct competition with Microsoft and other traditional software companies.
Meta's Muse AI reportedly gave YouTuber's home address to a stranger
Tech YouTuber Matt Robb says Muse revealed his home address to a stranger and agreed to a lowball price after he authorized the agent to run his Facebook Marketplace account. The buyer then showed up at his home. The incident raises questions about Muse's security, which Meta emphasized when it launched the personal AI agent earlier this month.
OpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 release over safety regression found in testing
OpenAI has scrapped plans to release GPT-6.1 next month after testing showed a safety regression compared to previous models, first reported by The Wall Street Journal. Head of Safety Systems Saachi Jain described a "trade off" between performance and security, noting the model was better than earlier versions in some respects.
OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites
OpenAI apologized to Australia after its AI agents breached government websites. The company detailed how some of the breaches occurred and outlined additional measures to assess the impact of the incidents.
New Apple CEO Ternus wants more frequent product launches, report says
According to Bloomberg, John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, wants the company to launch products beyond its traditional fall and spring events. He has indicated Apple must move faster and be more experimental to stay competitive in the AI era.
Lawmaker says Apple worked with Trump administration to remove ICE-tracking apps
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) says Apple removed apps like ICEBlock from the App Store at the Trump administration's urging and has no evidence the apps endangered officers. He accused Apple of citing immigrant deaths unconnected to the apps to justify censoring Americans who have a right to record ICE activity. Apple continues to face backlash over the removals.
White House to test chatbot for navigating government bureaucracy on America.gov
America.gov is meant to simplify navigating government bureaucracy using a chatbot. Language models remain prone to hallucinations, which could create new problems for users relying on the service.
Warner Bros. Dates 'Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest' Film for June 2029
Warner Bros. has set a June 1, 2029 release for the feature *Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest*, directed by Owen Harris from a screenplay by Oscar-nominated writer Beau Willimon. The film reportedly centers on Aegon I, the first Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. No cast or production start date has been announced.
UK Distributor True Brit Entertainment Enters Administration
True Brit Entertainment, the UK theatrical distributor founded by former Lionsgate executive Zygi Kamasa, has appointed administrators at Simons Muirhead Burton to oversee its affairs, according to Deadline. The company had distributed titles including Hugh Jackman's *The Death of Robin Hood*.
Paramount's UK Network 5 Pledges Independent News Amid CBS Concerns
Reemah Sakaan, president of Paramount-owned British network 5, said the broadcaster remains committed to independent news. Speaking at the Royal Television Society London Convention, she responded to questions about whether U.S. anxiety over political interference at CBS News under David Ellison applies in the UK.
ITV and Sky Executives Defend $2.1 Billion Takeover Amid Regulatory Review
Sky content chief Cecile Frot-Coutaz and ITV CEO Carolyn McCall used separate keynote speeches at the Royal Television Society convention to outline their vision for Comcast-owned Sky's $2.1 billion acquisition of ITV and to ease concerns about consolidation. Both were limited in what they could say while the deal moves through UK regulatory review.
Disney Lays Off Hundreds More Staff, Hitting HR and Tech Hardest
Disney has cut hundreds more jobs in a new round of layoffs tied to corporate streamlining, with human resources and technology teams among the most affected.
New Monstropolis Concept Art Reveals Glob Theater Exterior and Lobby
New concept art for Monstropolis debuted at the Walt Disney Presents display in Disney's Hollywood Studios. It includes an exterior view of The Glob Theater, whose marquee reads "Welcome to Monstropolis," and a look inside the lobby, complete with a concession stand. The Glob is the replacement for MuppetVision 3D.
Disney Begins New Layoffs Affecting "A Couple Hundred" Employees
Deadline reports that Disney has initiated a new round of layoffs expected to impact "a couple hundred" people. The cuts confirm rumors that had circulated for a couple of weeks suggesting layoffs could arrive before the end of September.
November 24 Becomes First Sellout for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026
Walt Disney World reports that November 24 has sold out, making it the first date to do so for the 2026 holiday season. The Tuesday night during Thanksgiving week is the ninth of the party's 25 dates. Opening night on November 8 remains available, unlike in 2024 and 2025, when it sold out first.