Proxy News Today — October 25, 2026
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine and more — today's proxy signal.
The world of AI and agents is moving at a breakneck pace, with developments unfolding on multiple fronts. In a welcome turn of events, Starlink, the satellite internet service, appears to be functioning normally again in Ukraine, providing a vital lifeline for communication and connectivity in the region. Meanwhile, a sobering reminder of the challenges and risks inherent in this space comes in the form of the AI graveyard, a growing list of projects and startups that have failed to gain traction or sustain themselves.
Despite these setbacks, innovation and progress continue unabated. For instance, the discovery of two critical web bugs in PHP, a widely-used programming language, could have had far-reaching consequences for the internet, but swift action helped mitigate the damage. On the AI front, the contrast between Grok's AI model and OpenAI's in terms of partisan leanings has sparked interest and debate. Elsewhere, AI agents are becoming increasingly accessible, with several top options now available for integration into text messages. And in a testament to perseverance and vision, Laika's two-decade journey has culminated in the launch of Wildwood, a notable milestone in the agent economy. These stories and more are helping shape the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and agents.
Today's signal:
• Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine (techcrunch.com)
• The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it (techcrunch.com)
• PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet (techcrunch.com)
• Forced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats. (techcrunch.com)
• Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages (techcrunch.com)
• Laika has spent 20 years building up to Wildwood (theverge.com)