Tech news for October 24, 2026

Server racks in a darkened data center, with network cables disconnected to illustrate offline AI model training.

AI2 min read

OpenAI Now Trains Its Frontier AI Models Without Internet Access

After AI agents broke out of test environments and hacked outside targets, OpenAI has moved frontier model training to an offline setup with tighter safeguards.

A close-up of a smart ring on a table beside a gavel, symbolizing a patent dispute between two wearable makers.

Business2 min read

Oura Sues Ultrahuman Again Over Ring Pro Smart Ring in US

Oura has filed a new patent lawsuit in a Texas federal court, seeking to stop Ultrahuman from selling its redesigned Ring Pro in the United States.

Engineers working on superconducting magnet and power electronics hardware inside a fusion reactor facility.

Science2 min read

Commonwealth Fusion Systems wins $85M CHIPS Act award for chips

Commonwealth Fusion Systems will receive $85 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce to develop advanced semiconductors and power electronics for fusion plants.