SDSU students call for canceling OpenAI contract

Dozens of San Diego State University students protested, urging the California State University system to end its OpenAI contract. CSU signed a $17 million no-bid deal in 2025 and renewed it for three years at $39 million. Students cited concerns over AI's impact on writing skills, job cuts and ethics, while officials tout the system as the first AI-powered public university system.

• Chico State students protest Cal State's $13M OpenAI contract2026-10-16
• AI Uncovers Severe PHP Flaws, Triggering Global Scramble2026-10-22
• DeepSeek Raises $15 Billion to Challenge Leading US Labs2026-10-22
• OpenAI Works with Distribution Partners on Consistent Safeguards2026-10-21
• OpenAI outlines blueprint to empower cyber defenders2026-10-21