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Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis

WIRED — AI · · International · Enforcement

On today’s Uncanny Valley, we unpack OpenAI’s ongoing drama, both legal and reputational, and whether these developments could further hurt the company—particularly in its fight against Anthropic.

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