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Report: Former Xbox president Sarah Bond and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick linked to Peter Thiel's secret society
Former Xbox president Sarah Bond and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick have been linked to 'Dialog,' an exclusive society founded by Peter Thiel. Internal records exposed by a hacktivist revealed the names of 113 individuals associated with the group, which convenes for off-the-record retreats discussing various topics, including geopolitical events and technology.
Amazon won't release Sam Altman biopic focused on OpenAI's 2023 leadership crisis
Amazon has decided not to proceed with a planned biopic focused on OpenAI's 2023 leadership crisis and Sam Altman. Director Luca Guadagnino's project is now seeking a new studio partner.
ChatGPT now has a hub for scheduled tasks
OpenAI has introduced a new feature for ChatGPT that allows users to schedule prompts. This functionality enables users to set specific times for their AI queries, enhancing productivity and task management within the platform.
Epic sees 'central role' for gen AI models like Claude & Codex in Unreal Engine 6
Epic Games has revealed that generative AI models like Claude and Codex will play a central role in Unreal Engine 6, aiming to reduce tedious tasks in game development. The engine will integrate these AI tools to speed up content creation, including level design, character rigging, and particle systems, while also improving the Epic Developer Assistant. Unreal Engine 6 is not expected to enter Early Access until 2027 at the earliest.
xAI's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets has been thrown out
A federal judge has dismissed xAI's lawsuit against OpenAI, which accused the company of stealing trade secrets. The dismissal was made with prejudice, meaning xAI cannot refile the lawsuit.
OpenAI is facing investigation from a group of state attorneys general
OpenAI is reportedly facing an investigation from a coalition of state attorneys general. The group is requesting documents related to the company's operations and activities.
SpaceX (SPCX) IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
SpaceX's stock surged by as much as 23 percent on its first day of trading following its record-breaking Initial Public Offering (IPO). This market debut has made CEO Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, with the company's valuation exceeding two trillion dollars. The article also notes that OpenAI and Anthropic have made similar IPO filings.
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A lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI, alleging that its AI chatbot ChatGPT validated a suicidal woman's distrust of crisis hotlines. The article discusses the implications of AI in mental health support and the potential dangers of misinformation.
OpenAI says it busted a shadowy Chinese operation that used ChatGPT to whip up data centre hate (and that achieved…
OpenAI has reported that China-based actors used its ChatGPT tools to generate social media content for covert influence operations targeting US debates on AI, data centers, and tariffs. The operations, which aimed to sow distrust in US institutions and technology, were assessed by OpenAI as having minimal impact and did not achieve a breakout on any platform. Despite the low impact, OpenAI believes these operations highlight the potential for foreign influence in legitimate public discussions.
17 years ago, one engineer made a very important discovery: If you shout at data centre HDDs, they slow down
An engineer named Brendan Gregg discovered 17 years ago that shouting at Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) can increase their latency due to vibration. This phenomenon affects HDDs but not Solid State Drives (SSDs). The discovery was shared by Bryan Cantrill in a 2008 YouTube video and is relevant to data center operations.
Another parent has filed a wrongful death suit against OpenAI
Another parent has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company's chatbot did not adequately prevent their child's death by suicide. This marks the latest legal challenge against the artificial intelligence company regarding the alleged impact of its technology.
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Anthropic has walked back a policy that could have hindered AI researchers using its Claude model. Additionally, Visa is integrating payments into ChatGPT, enabling AI agents to make purchases.
OpenAI says fake accounts from China tried to turn Americans against data centers
OpenAI has reported that influence campaigns originating from China attempted to use ChatGPT to generate opposition against data centers in the United States. These campaigns aimed to manipulate public opinion regarding the construction of these facilities.
Business and Finance
Tencent is planning to raise $3 billion through a bond offering in both US dollars and yuan. Separately, OpenAI has reportedly filed for an Initial Public Offering, signaling a move towards public trading for the artificial intelligence company.
OpenAI files SEC paperwork to go public
OpenAI has filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pursue an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The artificial intelligence company is preparing for a public listing, though specific details regarding the offering have not yet been disclosed.
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NVIDIA and LG Group are collaborating to build an AI factory focused on advancing physical AI, mobility, and AI infrastructure. Separately, OpenAI is reportedly preparing a significant overhaul of its ChatGPT service, with internal discussions suggesting a shift away from the current chat interface.
OpenAI reportedly has a major ChatGPT overhaul in store
OpenAI is reportedly planning a significant overhaul of its ChatGPT AI tool, with the revamped version expected to roll out in the coming weeks. This update aims to enhance the capabilities and user experience of the popular AI chatbot.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks about taking a stake in OpenAI
The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions regarding a potential investment in the artificial intelligence company OpenAI. Specific details of the proposed deal have not yet been finalized.
OpenAI will let the US government review its AI models before release
OpenAI has announced it will allow the U.S. government to review its artificial intelligence models before their release. This decision aligns with President Trump's voluntary executive order on AI, indicating a new phase of government oversight for AI development.
Evening Safety Dance
OpenAI's Codex has reportedly chained decade-old Denial of Service techniques into a new HTTP/2 Bomb exploit. Separately, Pink is noted for using fake helpdesk calls to steal user credentials.