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OpenAI Cuts Funding Target to $20B as Reddit Plans Login Wall

OpenAI lowers its UAE-led round from $30 billion to $20 billion with $11 billion secured, Reddit prepares an international login pilot to block AI scrapers, and researchers release a proof-of-concept for Android flaw CVE-2026-58882.

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OpenAI has reportedly pared its latest funding target from $30 billion to $20 billion with $11 billion secured, while Reddit prepares a login requirement to block unauthorized scrapers and Android users are urged to apply October 2026 security patches for CVE-2026-58882.