New lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI, bringing the total number of cases that question the safety of its products to at least 30. The latest filings are linked to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, Canada, and were filed by a law firm on behalf of survivors and other plaintiffs. The suits allege that OpenAI executives prioritized the company’s image over safety concerns related to the incident. The litigation adds to earlier claims that the chatbot maker’s technology may have contributed to the mass‑shooting.
The United States said it is “fed up” with China’s overcapacity, and a G‑20 statement echoed that criticism by implicitly targeting Beijing’s reliance on exports for growth. The wording, which signals broader international concern, marks a new stage of pressure on China from multiple countries. The statement reflects a growing consensus among major economies that Chinese export‑driven expansion is unsustainable and warrants coordinated scrutiny. No further details on specific actions or agreements were provided.
Uber announced plans to reduce its global workforce by roughly 10%, eliminating about 3,300 positions. The company said the cuts are part of a major restructuring aimed at flattening management layers as competition intensifies in the food‑delivery market and the emerging robotaxi sector. Uber’s move follows similar actions by other tech firms seeking to streamline operations amid heightened rivalry and evolving transportation technologies. The layoffs will affect employees worldwide, though specific timelines and departmental impacts were not detailed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that “safe days in Russia’s skies are over” and urged airlines to stop using Russian airspace. He said the move reflects an intensification of Ukrainian drone operations against Russia and signalled the possibility of additional drone strikes. Zelenskyy also told the International Civil Aviation Organization that Russian airspace is unsafe for civil aviation, calling on carriers to avoid it. The statements were reported by multiple outlets, including the BBC, CNBC, Al Jazeera and others.