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Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced; ChatGPT CEO Criticized; Toronto Police Arrests; Venezuela Prison Plan; Columbia University Protest

The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 was revealed on Thursday, while other news included the CEO of ChatGPT being criticized for his reaction to a rival's Super Bowl ad, eight current and former Toronto police officers being arrested, Venezuela's plan to transform a notorious prison, and arrests at Columbia University during an ICE protest.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, which includes wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinatieri, quarterback Drew Brees, and running back Roger Craig, according to Fox News. Notable omissions from the class were Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.

Meanwhile, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, faced criticism after a lengthy online post on X addressing a rival chatbot firm, Anthropic, reported BBC Technology. Anthropic is using Super Bowl ads to criticize commercials being introduced to ChatGPT, which they describe as a "betrayal." Altman responded by calling Anthropic "dishonest" and "deceptive," even accusing the firm of using "doublespeak." Commenters on social media likened Altman's post to "the digital equivalent of a toddler throwing a tantrum," according to BBC Technology.

In Canada, at least eight current and former Toronto police officers were arrested following an investigation that exposed the reach of organized crime, reported The Guardian. The investigation revealed links to bribes, the drug trade, and a murder plot. Toronto police service chief Myron Demkiw and York regional police chief Jim MacSween addressed the arrests at a news conference, according to The Guardian.

In Venezuela, a plan to transform the notorious El Helicoide prison into a cultural center has drawn criticism, according to The Guardian. Critics argue that the move erases Venezuela's history of repression. The building, originally designed as a drive-through shopping center in the 1950s, was never completed and became a prison under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.

In New York City, US police arrested 12 anti-ICE protesters at Columbia University, reported Al Jazeera. The demonstrators accuse the university of cooperating with immigration enforcement agents and are demanding the campus be declared a sanctuary. The protest and arrests occurred on February 6, 2026, according to Al Jazeera.

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