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#elon-musk
Non-profit organizations
fromEngadget
6 hours ago

Elon Musk wants any damages from his OpenAI lawsuit given to the AI company's nonprofit arm

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI over its transition to a for-profit model, seeking damages to be awarded to its nonprofit branch.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg had a friendly exchange in early 2025 regarding government efficiency and potential collaboration on OpenAI.
Non-profit organizations
fromEngadget
6 hours ago

Elon Musk wants any damages from his OpenAI lawsuit given to the AI company's nonprofit arm

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI over its transition to a for-profit model, seeking damages to be awarded to its nonprofit branch.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg had a friendly exchange in early 2025 regarding government efficiency and potential collaboration on OpenAI.
more#elon-musk
#sam-altman
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Sam Altman's Coworkers Say He Can Barely Code and Misunderstands Basic Machine Learning Concepts

Sam Altman is portrayed as a manipulative leader with limited technical expertise in AI, challenging his cultivated image as a tech genius.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Sam Altman's Coworkers Say He Can Barely Code and Misunderstands Basic Machine Learning Concepts

Sam Altman is portrayed as a manipulative leader with limited technical expertise in AI, challenging his cultivated image as a tech genius.
more#sam-altman
#anthropic
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The UK government reportedly wants Anthropic to expand its presence in London

The UK is attempting to attract Anthropic amid its ongoing dispute with the US Department of Defense.
fromExchangewire
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

OpenAI raised $3bn in a $122bn funding round, while Anthropic signed an AI safety deal with Australia, and Musk faces a class action lawsuit.
Artificial intelligence
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

OpenAI raised $3bn in a $122bn funding round, while Anthropic signed an AI safety deal with Australia, and Musk faces a class action lawsuit.
more#anthropic
#ai-safety
more#ai-safety
#tbpn
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
14 hours ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast, raising concerns about editorial independence and potential influence over tech media.
London startup
fromExchangewire
19 hours ago

Digest: OpenAI Buys TBPN; SpaceX To Mandate Grok in IPO?

OpenAI acquires TBPN, while Elon Musk requires banks for SpaceX IPO to subscribe to Grok, amid a decline in active social media participation.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN highlights the value of authentic content in building audience relationships beyond traditional advertising.
Media industry
fromDefector
4 days ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
14 hours ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast, raising concerns about editorial independence and potential influence over tech media.
London startup
fromExchangewire
19 hours ago

Digest: OpenAI Buys TBPN; SpaceX To Mandate Grok in IPO?

OpenAI acquires TBPN, while Elon Musk requires banks for SpaceX IPO to subscribe to Grok, amid a decline in active social media participation.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

What OpenAI's TBPN deal reveals about branded entertainment's limits

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN highlights the value of authentic content in building audience relationships beyond traditional advertising.
Media industry
fromDefector
4 days ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
more#tbpn
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That OpenAI Has Secretly Been Funding Their Work

Frontier AI companies are engaging in morally questionable tactics to influence child safety legislation for their benefit.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That OpenAI Has Secretly Been Funding Their Work

Frontier AI companies are engaging in morally questionable tactics to influence child safety legislation for their benefit.
more#ai-ethics
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund | TechCrunch

A new venture capital fund called Zero Shot, founded by OpenAI alumni, has reached its first close on a $100 million goal.
#chatgpt
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Sam Altman Watches Awkwardly As He's Shown Bizarre ChatGPT Issue: "Uh, Maybe, Uhhh"

Sam Altman acknowledged a known issue with ChatGPT's voice model, estimating it may take another year to fix.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Sam Altman Watches Awkwardly As He's Shown Bizarre ChatGPT Issue: "Uh, Maybe, Uhhh"

Sam Altman acknowledged a known issue with ChatGPT's voice model, estimating it may take another year to fix.
Marketing tech
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

ChatGPT advertising watershed: A hundred million $ in six weeks

ChatGPT's advertising platform has achieved $100 million in annualized revenue within six weeks of its launch.
more#chatgpt
World news
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Iran threatens OpenAI's Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi

Iran's IRGC threatens OpenAI's Abu Dhabi datacenter in response to US threats against Iran's power plants.
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 days ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
#sora
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI kills Sora six months after launch, walks away from billion-dollar Disney deal ahead of IPO - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Sora is dead: OpenAI cuts its video division and a $1 billion Disney partnership ahead of IPO - Silicon Canals

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
1 week ago

OpenAI's Video AI Platform Sora Was Costing It $1 Million A Day

OpenAI's video app Sora is shutting down after losing $1 million daily and declining from 1 million to under 500,000 users.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

OpenAI kills Sora six months after launch, walks away from billion-dollar Disney deal ahead of IPO - Silicon Canals

OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video app and refocusing on enterprise products ahead of a potential IPO.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Sora is dead: OpenAI cuts its video division and a $1 billion Disney partnership ahead of IPO - Silicon Canals

OpenAI may shut down its Sora video generation app due to business strategy shifts and lack of consumer traction.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Why OpenAI killed Sora

OpenAI is discontinuing its video-generation app Sora and refocusing on profitability amid intense competition and investor pressure.
more#sora
#microsoft
fromFortune
1 week ago
Silicon Valley

Microsoft is picking up a Texas data center project OpenAI didn't want, in a telling sign of how far they've drifted apart | Fortune

Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Microsoft is picking up a Texas data center project OpenAI didn't want, in a telling sign of how far they've drifted apart | Fortune

Microsoft is taking over a Texas data center project after OpenAI declined to pursue it, positioning both companies as neighbors in AI development.
more#microsoft
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

OpenAI's flagship UK data centre hits the buffers in blow to Starmer's AI ambitions

OpenAI announced plans for its Stargate program, a global data center initiative valued at $500bn, to be established in the UK, specifically at Cobalt Park on Tyneside. The project aimed to house around 8,000 Nvidia AI processors by the first quarter of 2026, but that deadline has now passed without any construction starting.
London startup
Venture
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Spice Economy

OpenAI's $122 billion investment reflects significant trends in private and public markets, while McCormick's merger with Unilever raises questions about market dynamics.
#leadership-changes
Tech industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

OpenAI's Fidji Simo Is Taking Medical Leave Amid an Executive Shake-Up

OpenAI undergoes major reorganization with leadership changes due to health issues affecting key executives.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

OpenAI's Fidji Simo Is Taking Medical Leave Amid an Executive Shake-Up

OpenAI undergoes major reorganization with leadership changes due to health issues affecting key executives.
more#leadership-changes
Media industry
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

OpenAI acquires TBPN; recognizes its audience & expert team

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, enhancing its editorial and audience engagement capabilities in tech, business, and culture.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
#executive-changes
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Two OpenAI Execs, Including CEO of AGI, Going on Medical Leave

OpenAI is undergoing significant executive changes, including medical leaves and role shifts, amid preparations for a public offering.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead 'special projects' | TechCrunch

OpenAI executives are transitioning roles, with COO Brad Lightcap moving to special projects and CEO Fidji Simo taking medical leave.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Two OpenAI Execs, Including CEO of AGI, Going on Medical Leave

OpenAI is undergoing significant executive changes, including medical leaves and role shifts, amid preparations for a public offering.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead 'special projects' | TechCrunch

OpenAI executives are transitioning roles, with COO Brad Lightcap moving to special projects and CEO Fidji Simo taking medical leave.
more#executive-changes
Information security
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
#ai-models
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
4 days ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
4 days ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
more#ai-models
#funding
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

OpenAI Just Raised a Record-Breaking $122 Billion to Build an 'AI Superapp.' Here's What That Means.

OpenAI closed a $122 billion funding round, achieving an $852 billion valuation and plans to create an AI superapp unifying its tools.
Venture
fromFast Company
5 days ago

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Valued at $852B After Record $122B Funding Round

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation and setting a record for private capital raises.
Venture
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

OpenAI raises $122B and focuses on an AI superapp

OpenAI raised $122 billion to expand its infrastructure and develop an integrated AI platform, aiming for a superapp that combines various functions.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise | TechCrunch

OpenAI raised $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation, preparing for an IPO and expanding its financial capabilities for AI development.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

OpenAI Just Raised a Record-Breaking $122 Billion to Build an 'AI Superapp.' Here's What That Means.

OpenAI closed a $122 billion funding round, achieving an $852 billion valuation and plans to create an AI superapp unifying its tools.
Venture
fromFast Company
5 days ago

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Valued at $852B After Record $122B Funding Round

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation and setting a record for private capital raises.
Venture
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

OpenAI raises $122B and focuses on an AI superapp

OpenAI raised $122 billion to expand its infrastructure and develop an integrated AI platform, aiming for a superapp that combines various functions.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise | TechCrunch

OpenAI raised $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation, preparing for an IPO and expanding its financial capabilities for AI development.
more#funding
#ai
Tech industry
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Is The RAM AI-pocalypse Finally Over? Probably Not

Significant stock declines in RAM manufacturers suggest potential instability in the AI sector.
more#ai
Wearables
fromWIRED
6 days ago

I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED's Reviewers Recommend-Its Answers Were All Wrong

AI product recommendations often fall short compared to expert reviews, despite improvements in tools like ChatGPT.
Online learning
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Inside the OpenAI project where freelancers train ChatGPT on everything from farming to commercial flying

Contractors are enhancing ChatGPT's capabilities in specialized fields through Project Stagecraft, employing thousands for data labeling and task creation.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, raises $122bn in new funding amid AI boom

OpenAI closed a $122bn fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation and generating $2bn monthly revenue.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Figure CEO speaks out on OpenAI split: 'We're going to be competitors'

Adcock stated that OpenAI's team provided 'very little' value aside from its brand, emphasizing that AI for robotics required a different set of techniques.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

2 years after Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a cage match, they were texting about DOGE and a joint OpenAI bid, court records reveal | Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk communicated about collaborating on government efficiency efforts and the potential acquisition of OpenAI.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Penguin to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT version of German children's book

Penguin Random House's legal team prompted ChatGPT to write a story in the vein of Ingo Siegner's Coconut the Little Dragon series, resulting in text and images that were virtually indistinguishable from the original.
Intellectual property law
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 week ago

AI distances itself from adult content that once drove the tech revolution

OpenAI canceled plans for adult content due to safety concerns and regulatory pressures from investors and internal teams.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Apple Offers Up to $400K to Keep iPhone Designers Amid AI Talent War

Apple is issuing large bonuses to retain its iPhone Product Design team amid competition from AI startups like OpenAI.
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: OpenAI Extends Ad Pilot Beyond April; X Ad Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge; Disney+ Seals RTVE Fast-Stream Deal

OpenAI has decided to extend its advertising pilot programme beyond April, past its initial March deadline, giving brands more time to test how ads could appear within its rapidly growing AI assistant.
Marketing tech
#codex
more#codex
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Back To The Original Unity; OpenAI's Ads Pilot Earns Its Wings | AdExchanger

Unity has distanced itself from IronSource after its acquisition, while the ad tech industry faces significant challenges and opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromVerticalResponse
1 week ago

Open AI vs Claude: What Small Businesses Need to Know for Smarter Email Marketing [2026]

OpenAI and Anthropic's Claude offer comparable AI capabilities, with differences in their fit for specific marketing workflows.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Sora's shutdown could be a reality check moment for AI video | TechCrunch

OpenAI is shutting down its Sora app and video models to focus on enterprise tools ahead of a potential IPO.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

OpenAI's Obsession With Data Centers Is Running Into Trouble

OpenAI has significantly reduced its AI infrastructure spending plans from $1.4 trillion to $600 billion amid financial pressures and market expectations.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Why SoftBank's new $40B loan points to a 2026 OpenAI IPO | TechCrunch

SoftBank secured a $40 billion loan to fund its $30 billion investment in OpenAI, anticipating a public listing this year.
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