AI News, Sep 7, 2026: Two major US newspapers sue OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright

Today's developments highlight how AI is forcing rapid institutional shifts, from school bans and hiring mandates to major copyright lawsuits.

1. 01
   Anthropic secures massive compute deals to compete with OpenAIThe Decoder

   Anthropic reportedly signed compute contracts worth up to $517 billion over eleven months as it races to match OpenAI's infrastructure plans.

   Why it matters

   The massive financial commitments show how expensive it is to build frontier AI models, likely keeping the market limited to a few tech giants.
2. 02
   OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra beats Portal puzzle game autonomouslyThe Decoder

   A developer demonstrated that OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra model successfully completed the video game Portal in under 24 hours with zero human intervention.

   Why it matters

   This milestone demonstrates the rapid progress of AI agents in solving complex, multi-step spatial and logical problems without human guidance.
3. 03
   AI-designed drug shows promise in reversing biological aging markersThe Decoder

   A clinical trial of rentosertib, a drug designed using AI, showed that treated patients predicted biologically younger ages than those on a placebo.

   Why it matters

   If validated in larger trials, AI-generated treatments could significantly accelerate the development of therapies for age-related diseases.
4. 04
   UK science unit chair resigns over Anthropic conflict of interestThe Guardian AI

   Matt Clifford resigned as chair of the UK's science and technology research unit after accepting a full-time position at AI safety startup Anthropic.

   Why it matters

   The resignation highlights the growing tension and revolving-door concerns between government AI regulators and the commercial AI industry.
5. 05
   UBS to require AI skills for new banking graduates and internsThe Decoder

   Swiss banking giant UBS announced that AI proficiency will be a mandatory qualification for global banking applicants starting in 2027.

   Why it matters

   This shift signals that basic AI literacy is transitioning from a resume booster to a mandatory requirement for high-paying corporate roles.
6. 06
   New York City bans AI tools in public schools through eighth gradeThe Decoder

   New York City public schools have banned the use of artificial intelligence tools for all students up to the end of middle school.

   Why it matters

   This policy sets a major precedent for how public education systems manage student access to generative AI during critical developmental years.
7. 07
   Two major US newspapers sue OpenAI and Microsoft over copyrightThe Verge AI

   The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their articles to train AI models.

   Why it matters

   The outcome of these lawsuits will shape how AI companies train their models and whether they must pay publishers for using their content.