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Coalition of states sue OpenAI, alleging it misled users on safety 

The Hill - Oct 14, 2026

A group of state attorneys general are suing the artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, accusing the ChatGPT-maker of illegally misleading users over the safety of its chatbot. Eight states filed lawsuits Wednesday, alleging OpenAI pushed forward with development of its AI products, despite knowing its products require safety guardrails. The bipartisan group of state leaders argue OpenAI...

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More than 80 percent of ransomware victims in a new survey reported their attackers had weaponized artificial intelligence as part of the scheme, according to data made public Wednesday. For its 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, cybersecurity company Semperis and research consultant Censuswide surveyed 1,200 IT and security professionals across nine countries and eight industry sectors....

Ukraine says Starlink connectivity restored after Zelensky warned 'people will die' from satellite slowdown

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Ukraine's defense minister said on Wednesday afternoon that SpaceX was working to restore satellite speeds in the country after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of dire consequences following reported slowdowns in Starlink services. Mykhailo Fedorov announced SpaceX was reinstating speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour in a social media post, thanking company founder...

Japan to fund $21B deal to expand chip production in New York

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Japan is helping fund a $21 billion deal to build two new chip plants in upstate New York, President Trump announced Wednesday. The country will provide $10 billion to speed up construction of a semiconductor fabrication plant from GlobalFoundries that the company aims to bring online by 2029, while another $10 billion will go toward...

Netflix laying off 6 percent of its workforce, marking biggest round of job cuts in years

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Watch live: Hegseth talks future of autonomous warfare amid leadership shake-ups

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