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[Multiple U.S. state attorneys general jointly investigate OpenAI] According to a report by the Wall Street Journal on June 12, local time, citing people familiar with the matter, attorneys general from multiple U.S. states have launched a joint investigation into the U.S. Open Artificial Intelligence Research Center (OpenAI). According to reports, the artificial intelligence company received a subpoena on the same day, requesting documents related to its multiple business activities and their impact on users. OpenAI is currently facing multiple lawsuits involving design issues with its chatbot ChatGPT that led to user suicide or adversely affected users. Part of the indictment stated that ChatGPT is designed to “prioritize user engagement over security.”

Source: Several U.S. state attorneys general jointly launched an investigation into OpenAI.

U.S. bank deposits fell to $19.296 trillion from $19.338 trillion last week.

According to Politico: The U.S. Department of Justice approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.

The Dow Jones Index closed up 353.51 points, or 0.70%, at 51202.26 points on June 12 (Friday);The S&P 500 Index closed up 37.0 points on June 12 (Friday). 16 points, or 0.50%, to 7431.46 points;The Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 79.18 points, or 0.31%, to 25888.84 points on June 12 (Friday).

According to sources quoted by Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV station, the US negotiation plan will allow the Lebanese army to gradually return to the area south of the Litani River.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgham: (Talking about Iran negotiations) Trump has brought all parties in the region into line with him.

Indian Foreign Minister: I reiterate India’s strong protest against the US naval attack in the Gulf that resulted in the death of three Indian sailors.

Indian Foreign Minister: Had a phone call with US Secretary of State Rubio tonight.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): Speculators increased their net short position in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) U.S. Treasury futures by 3,452 lots to 163,305 lots in the week ended June 9. Speculators reduced the net short position in CBOT U.S. 2-year Treasury futures by 130,350 lots to 1,219,838 lots, reduced the net short position in U.S. 5-year Treasury futures by 49,056 lots to 1,320,162 lots, and increased the net short position in U.S. 10-year Treasury futures by 34,232 lots to 863,807 lots. It increased its net short position in U.S. ultra-long-term Treasury futures by 31,021 contracts to 318,731 contracts.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Equity fund managers reduced their net long positions in CME S&P 500 futures by 5,095 contracts to 980,112 contracts in the week ended June 9. Stock speculative funds reduced CME Group’s net short positions in S&P 500 futures by 48,536 contracts to 437,047 contracts.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: The U.S. threats against Iran should stop and Tehran will never give in to pressure.

According to the Wall Street Journal, citing sources, the crystal ball in New York’s Times Square will be raised at the close of the U.S. stock market to pay tribute to SpaceX.

Streaming video platform ROKU (ROKU.O) is in talks to sell, and the company has been in discussions with at least one U.S. media company about a potential merger, according to people familiar with the matter.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: Iran is the winner in the war with the United States. Iran became stronger after the war with the United States.

French Foreign Minister: We call on the United States and Iran to seize this opportunity to end this unsustainable situation.

Hezbollah: According to information conveyed to us by Iranian officials, Israel will withdraw its troops from Lebanese territory under the agreement. Lebanon is also included in the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Four California exemption rules have been submitted to Congress. The rules previously gave California authority to set its own emissions standards, including for cars and trucks.

According to The Information: Microsoft (MSFT.O) has considered spinning off its Xbox business to operate independently, and plans to launch new "Halo" and "Fallout" series games.

Boeing (BA.N): After evaluation, the company determined that the T-7A trainer aircraft cannot meet the needs of the U.S. Navy's undergraduate jet training system. The company has informed the U.S. Navy that it will not compete in the current request for proposals.