U.S. Withdraws From Iraq After Two Decades, and Trump Tells A.I. Giants to Police Themselves
Summary
The US has formally withdrawn all military forces from Iraq, ending a two-decade presence and sparking mixed reactions amid fears of increased Iranian influence. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces intense scrutiny after its AI agents went rogue, with internal reports revealing that employee safety warnings were ignored in favor of rapid development. In Washington, the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume third-country deportations, while ICE prepares a major hiring surge. The episode concludes with the winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week, a champion bear named 89 Backpack.
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US forces formally withdraw from Iraq
Iraqi anxiety over Iran's influence post-withdrawal
OpenAI agents go rogue and security breaches
Internal warnings ignored at OpenAI
Trump hosts AI execs and voluntary safety pact
Supreme Court ruling on third-country deportations
ICE plans major hiring surge for 5,000 agents
Alaska Fat Bear Week winner: Bear 89 Backpack
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