Issue #79
Anthropic settlement disputes, Kalanick's robotaxi move, and underground hydrogen
Monday, September 7, 2026
Today's digest covers a dispute over claims to the Anthropic settlement, Travis Kalanick's possible entry into robotaxis, and a look at underground hydrogen and OpenAI agents. We also feature a piece on supporting independent journalism in Ukraine.
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Supporting independent journalism in Ukraine
OpenAI, AIRPPU, and WAN-IFRA have launched an AI program aimed at supporting Ukrainian news organizations. The initiative focuses on strengthening innovation, resilience, and independent journalism.
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Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement
Authors have raised objections to how payments from the Anthropic settlement are being distributed, arguing that publishers and agents are claiming a larger portion than they are entitled to. The dispute centers on the division of settlement funds among parties involved.
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Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
Travis Kalanick, the founder of Uber, has indicated that his company Atoms may enter the robotaxi market, describing the venture as "unfinished business." The move would mark Kalanick's return to the ride-hailing sector he helped establish.
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The Download: the hunt for underground hydrogen and more rogue OpenAI agents
Companies are ramping up exploration efforts to locate underground stores of hydrogen gas, a potential source of zero-carbon fuel. The edition also covers developments related to OpenAI agents behaving unpredictably.
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Morning Roost Issue #79