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Elon Musk Gets Labelled As An 'Outspoken' Trump Supporter After Journalist Gets Banned On X For Publishing Leaked JD Vance Docs: 'This Is Political'
In A Competitive Console Landscape, Nintendo Says It Will Not 'Get Involved In The Game War'
Blizzard's History With StarCraft Shooters 'Is Not Good': Will Third Attempt Succeed?
In A Competitive Console Landscape, Nintendo Says It Will Not 'Get Involved In The Game War'
Blizzard's History With StarCraft Shooters 'Is Not Good': Will Third Attempt Succeed?
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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar Reassures Staff Of 'Incredibly High' Investor Interest As CTO Mira Murati And Key Executives Exit Amid Major Strategic Shift
OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar reportedly informed employees that investor interest in the company's funding round was "incredibly high."
Ex-Microsoft CEO And Billionaire Steve Ballmer Says He Gets 'Most Important Stuff' From Elon Musk's X: 'I Wanna Know Straight From The Source'
Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has declared Elon Musk-owned social media platform X as his go-to source for news.
iOS 18 Includes Apple's New Passwords App with End-to-End Encryption: Here's How You Use It
Apple's iOS 18 update introduces a new Passwords app, offering a comprehensive, secure password management solution for iPhone users, protected by Face ID and synced across devices via iCloud.
Mark Zuckerberg Basks In Orion Praises, Isn't Unnerved By Past Critiques: 'You're Never As Good As They Say When You're Up, And You're Never As Bad As They Say When You're Down'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the importance of long-term focus amid the company's recent acclaim for its AI advancements, acknowledging that market sentiment often shifts with financial performance rather than product achievements.
Elon Musk's Raging Feud Aside, Brazil Attracts $2.7B Investment From Microsoft To Boost AI Ecosystem
While Elon Musk's companies face ongoing legal and operational challenges in Brazil, Microsoft has pledged a $2.7 billion investment to develop the AI ecosystem in the country, which could significantly boost Brazil's GDP growth by 2030.
Sam Altman Hits Back At Trolls After Mira Murati's OpenAI Exit, Explains Executive Drain As Natural: 'We Are Not A Normal Company'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed concerns over several high-profile departures, including CTO Mira Murati, by defending the leadership changes as part of the company's rapid growth and evolution, while also acknowledging the abruptness of the situation.
PS5 30th Anniversary Chaos: Scalpers Sweep Up Stock, Leaving Fans Empty-Handed
Chaos erupts as Sony's 30th Anniversary PS5 pre-orders sell out fast, with scalpers listing bundles on eBay for up to $5,697.
Meta Analysts Highlight AI, VR Advances, See Growth Pushing It Toward Apple-Like Valuation
Multiple analysts re-rated Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) after its annual developer conference, with a price target range of $590-$811.
Ubisoft Faces Challenges: Star Wars Outlaws' Sales Struggles, Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay, Employee Strikes Ahead
Ubisoft navigates challenges as Star Wars Outlaws underperforms, leading to Assassin's Creed Shadows delay, Steam returns, and a strike.
Zuckerberg Channels His Inner Caesar, Shows Love For Roman Empire At Connect Event: 'All Zuck Or All Nothing'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg loves the Roman Empire. A phrase on his shirt at the Meta Connect 2024 event paid tribute to Caesar and may be the company's vision.
Google's GV Invests $11M In Finnish Startup Revolutionizing Mixed-Reality Tech For Car Windshields And Cockpits
Distance, based in Helsinki, is developing a technology that can transform any transparent surface into an augmented-reality display, eliminating the need for hardware like mixed-reality headsets or augmented reality glasses.
Meta's AI Breakthroughs Dominate Connect Event As Analyst Highlights Affordable Mixed-Reality Push
Meta's AI and AR advancements excite investors and tech enthusiasts. Recent events showcase their ambition to shape computing's future.
Chamath Palihapitiya Urges Education Overhaul For Future Innovators On Joe Rogan's Podcast: 'What Are The Odds That There's Only Literally One Steve Jobs Or Literally Only One Elon Musk'
Chamath Palihapitiya expressed concerns on the Joe Rogan Podcast about the current education system, criticizing decisions like the removal of AP math classes and emphasizing the need for nurturing future innovators through advanced learning opportunities.
Sam Altman Poised For $10.5B Payday As OpenAI Transitions To For-Profit Model With $150B Valuation On Horizon
OpenAI is revamping its business model to attract more investors. This restructuring could result in a significant financial gain for CEO Sam Altman.
Elon Musk's X Suspends 5.3M Accounts, Flags 10.6M Posts In First Transparency Report Amid User And Advertiser Decline
X, formerly known as Twitter, has published its initial transparency report on Wednesday since Elon Musk took over the company.
From Lip-Syncing To Dubbing — Mark Zuckerberg-Led Meta's New AI Translation Tool For Instagram And Facebook Reels Makes It Easier For Creators To Maximize Reach
Meta Platforms Inc. has unveiled an AI-powered translation tool that automatically dubs Instagram and Facebook Reels into different languages with lip-syncing, initially rolling out for select creators' videos in English and Spanish.
Elon Musk Isn't Pleased That Sam Altman Likely To Get 7% Stake After ChatGPT-Parent's Planned For-Profit Transition Happens: 'This Is Deeply Wrong'
Elon Musk has criticized OpenAI's reported transition to a for-profit entity, calling it "deeply wrong," as it could award CEO Sam Altman a 7% stake, raising concerns about the company's shift from its original mission.
SPAC King Chamath Palihapitiya Forecasts How AI Will Transform Healthcare Sector: 'It's Not All Roses, But Some Areas…Are Just Bananas'
Chamath Palihapitiya believes AI could revolutionize healthcare by reducing cancer surgery error rates from 30% to 0%, with AI assistants potentially assisting surgeons within two years.
OpenAI's Restructure: From Non-Profit To Potential $150B For-Profit — Sam Altman Could Get Equity
OpenAI is transitioning from a non-profit to a for-profit benefit corporation, with CEO Sam Altman potentially receiving equity in the newly structured company, which could be valued at $150 billion post-restructuring.
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Steps Down: 'I Want To Create The Time And Space To Do My Own Exploration…' — Elon Musk Highlights Talent Exodus
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has announced her departure from the company, fueling speculation about the future of the AI startup amid a series of high-profile exits.
SAG-AFTRA Strikes League Of Legends Contractor, Riot Games Responds: 'LoL Has Nothing To Do With The Complaint'
SAG-AFTRA strikes against Formosa Interactive for labor law violations. Riot Games denies any involvement regarding League of Legends.
Billionaire Tech CEO Makes Cameo In Zuckerberg's Meta Connect Show
Meta unveils sneak peek of Orion glasses at Connect event, along with new product updates. Zuckerberg's vision for glasses realized after 10 years.
Meta Unveils New AI Features, Quest 3S, Llama 3.2, Holographic Orion Glasses At Connect 2024: 'We Are Getting Closer To Achieving The Dream Of Reality Labs'
Meta Platforms Inc's (NASDAQ:META) annual developer conference kicked off Wednesday with a slew of new product announcements from the Facebook parent's California headquarters.