OpenAI
OpenAI makes ChatGPT and the GPT models, and is building the Stargate data centers.
6 stories: 3 on safety, 1 on labor, 1 on copyright, 1 on environment. 3 are court cases.
Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims; OpenAI cites breach of trust
Three safety researchers OpenAI fired over alleged mishandling of sensitive information deny the claims and warn of a chilling effect on safety work.
USA Today Co. sues OpenAI, alleging it copied articles from 19 outlets to train ChatGPT
USA Today Co. seeks more than $250 million from OpenAI, alleging it copied hundreds of thousands of articles from 19 publications without permission.
OpenAI safety report lead David Robinson quits, says company's culture is 'broken'
David Robinson, who led the safety reports for OpenAI's major launches, resigned after 3.5 years, writing that AI firms aren't 'being nearly careful enough.'
Nonprofit sues OpenAI over AI agents that reportedly hacked Hugging Face
Legal nonprofit LASST sued OpenAI in San Francisco, alleging its AI agents broke California hacking law when they breached Hugging Face in July.
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging the company put profit over safety
Florida's attorney general sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on June 1, 2026, alleging deceptive practices and seeking to hold Altman personally liable.
OpenAI's flagship Stargate site was powered on fast-track permits
Stargate Abilene's gas turbines and diesel generators were approved with minor permits that require no environmental review, public notice or comment.