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- Ex-OpenAI Scientist Warns Of ‘Rogue AIs’ That ‘Try To Get Money And Power'
A former OpenAI researcher of nearly a decade suggested the AI industry has not addressed the potential problem of “rogue AIs” for “reasons that are largely psychological.”
- Josh Kushner says Thrive would have stayed away from FIFA’s $4.2 billion World Cup deal if it had known what was coming
The billionaire investor says Thrive misread the politics of global soccer after a $4.2 billion FIFA deal triggered fierce backlash.
- Will New USPS Rule Impact Your Vote In November? Ballots Start Getting Sent Out Amid Court Battle
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to step in and allow the rule, while a lower court judge still deliberates on whether it should take effect.
- Amazon Fires Back After FTC Claims Its Hidden Reserve Price Auctions Inflate Ad Costs
FTC alleges Amazon's reserve-price ad auction system inflates ad costs, a claim Amazon denies. Yet courts have sided with regulators in recent Google AdTech rulings.
- How AI And Peter Gabriel Changed Junie Lau’s Path To Directing
Filmmaker Junie Lau used generative AI to break into directing, win Peter Gabriel’s backing and turn childhood memories into Goldfish Mayhem.
Technology
- Brain of a male fly completely mapped, joins earlier map of a female brain
Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.
- Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees in spotlight
Public-market scrutiny will intensify pressure on the Claude maker’s unusual attempt to balance profit and purpose.
- Musk wins court order to block use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” and bird logo
Saying X is “formerly Twitter” in App Store lets Musk block use of Twitter name.
- Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations
"Let me be clear: America is not only welcome—we want you there."
- Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO
Two of Europe's leading launch startups announced new fundraising this week.
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