Edition: September 6, 2026

The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the AI giant used their articles as training data without permission and that its models reproduce copyrighted passages. The case adds to a growing wave of legal actions by media outlets, joining nearly 400 local newspapers suing over similar claims.

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms, fresh from a $1.7 billion funding round, is gearing up for a hiring and acquisition push aimed at entering the robotaxi market, including talks with Uber about integrating its technology. The move follows Atoms’ recent purchase of autonomous‑mining firm Pronto and builds on Uber’s existing $100 million investment in the company.

Authors are protesting after publishers and literary agents have claimed portions of the $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement that should go to writers, with many alleging misapplied 50‑50 splits or full claims on reverted‑rights titles. The dispute highlights systemic record‑keeping problems and confusion over the settlement’s payment rules, prompting authors to seek corrections.

Apple’s new Siri AI, introduced in the iOS 27 beta, offers improved contextual search and privacy‑focused features, but many users—including the author—find it a novelty that quickly fades in daily use. Analysts argue that while Siri may not match rival chatbots in capability, Apple’s trusted ecosystem could keep its massive iPhone base loyal.

Public opposition to data centers in the US has surged, with polls showing 75% of Americans now against local builds. Politicians and tech leaders are blaming China for stoking anti‑data center sentiment, but evidence of foreign influence is thin, and most opposition appears homegrown. The narrative serves political and industry interests ahead of the midterms.