Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home
The OpenAI CEO’s new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness.
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Florida AG announces investigation into OpenAI over shooting that allegedly involved ChatGPT
ChatGPT had reportedly been used to plan the attack that killed two and injured five at Florida State University last April. The family of one victim has said that they plan to sue OpenAI over the incident.
OpenAI acquires TBPN, the buzzy founder-led business talk show
TBPN, Silicon Valley’s cult-favorite tech podcast, will operate independently, even as it’s overseen by chief political operative Chris Lehane.
OpenAI abandons yet another side quest: ChatGPT’s erotic mode
It’s only the latest of several side projects that the AI startup has ditched over the past week.
A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters
Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industry.
Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks with OpenAI
Helion is reportedly negotiating a deal that would see it sell 12.5% of its power output to OpenAI.
Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks to sell power to OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is stepping down as board chair of Helion. His departure comes as reports that the two companies are negotiating a deal that would see Helion sell 12.5% of its power output to OpenAI.
Sam Altman’s thank-you to coders draws the memes
Altman expresses gratitude for people who knew how to write their code from scratch. The internet replies with salty jokes.
World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents
As AI agents take the reins for online shoppers, Sam Altman’s unconventional startup is looking to expand its verification offerings to support agentic commerce.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei could still be trying to make a deal with Pentagon
Anthropic’s $200 million contract with the Department of Defense broke down due to disagreements over giving the military unrestricted access to its AI.