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Four-day ceasefire in Gaza sets table for hostage release: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 24, 2023
This morning begins a four-day ceasefire in Gaza, setting the table for hostages to be released. And if you are looking for a Black Friday deal, the U.S. Marshals might have some for you. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Four-day ceasefire in Gaza begins This morning marks… -
Altman back as OpenAI CEO: Here’s the rollercoaster of events since Friday
Sam Altman now has his old job back. Here is the timeline of events from Altman’s abrupt dismissal to the moments that led up to his reinstatement as CEO of OpenAI. Friday, Nov. 17, Altman was ousted from OpenAI. Co-founder and President Greg Brockman was removed from the board, then he quit. Mira Murati was… -
Musk vs. Media Matters: Antisemitism allegations and an advertiser exodus
Elon Musk faces antisemitism allegations as his platform X, formerly Twitter, bleeds advertisers following an online interaction and a report from the media watchdog group Media Matters. Musk has sued the group for defamation. On Nov. 15, a user on X posted that Jewish communities promote “hatred against whites.” Musk replied with a controversial statement.… -
Microsoft capitalizes on OpenAI turmoil, hires Sam Altman for AI research team
In a turn of events, Microsoft has seized the opportunity created by the recent turmoil at OpenAI, securing the services of the startup’s former CEO and president Sam Altman. Microsoft’s stock price surged to a record high following the move. Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, has assumed a key leadership role at Microsoft, heading… -
NY to open new offshore wind auction as developers struggle with existing projects
New York state will open up a new offshore wind solicitation on Nov. 30 as developers grapple with financial issues in existing projects. The plan allows for bidders that already have contracts as well as new contenders. Those with contracts in New York could re-offer their projects at higher prices. “For New York to continue… -
Biden and Xi discuss AI, fentanyl, pandas amid heightened tensions
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened in San Francisco on Nov. 15 to discuss — among other things — artificial intelligence. Contrary to a South China Morning Post report suggesting a potential pledge to ban AI in nuclear weapon control and deployment, the leaders opted to continue dialogue on the risks of… -
YouTube to allow removal requests for AI-generated music mimicking artists
YouTube has revealed new plans to manage the risks that come with AI-generated content. As part of YouTube’s “approach to responsible AI innovation,” the platform will give music labels and distributors the ability to request the removal of synthetic content that mimics an artist’s unique singing or rapping voice. A key criterion for evaluating removal… -
Major climate report says entire US impacted hard by climate change
Climate change, global warming and climate crisis are all buzzwords sparking increased polarization in Washington, D.C., but scientists have been raising the alarm about these buzzwords for years. A newly released federal report shows that the effects of climate change are already being felt across the country, particularly by families living below the poverty line.… -
‘Nuclear is necessary’: Miss America 2023 champions energy source
Nuclear power has emerged as a focal point of renewed interest in the quest for sustainable energy solutions in the United States. Historically scrutinized over safety concerns, nuclear energy could contribute to the transition away from fossil fuels. Grace Stanke, crowned Miss America 2023, has studied to become a nuclear engineer and advocates for the… -
Generative AI threatens 2024 elections; false Israel-Hamas images spread
The tech world is preparing for what some say has already begun disrupting democratic processes: Artificial intelligence. More specifically, the focus is on generative AI, a type of AI that creates fake, but convincingly realistic images, audio and text. At the Reuters NEXT conference in New York during the week of Nov. 5, AI entrepreneur… -
Orsted reconfigures offshore wind farm, axes two; Biden admin OKs largest project yet
Danish energy company Orsted has decided to “reconfigure” one of its offshore wind projects while simultaneously ceasing development on two projects in New Jersey. The future of these projects is uncertain, but the Biden administration remains steadfast in its support for offshore wind development. Last week, the Biden administration marked a milestone by approving the… -
Elon Musk’s xAI launches chatbot with a ‘rebellious streak’
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, launched a new chatbot named Grok, which is designed to answer questions “with a bit of wit.” Grok also has a “rebellious streak,” according to xAI. On Nov. 4, the chatbot was announced. It became available to a select group of users and it is intended to compete with… -
Student speaks after AI-generated nude photos of her, classmates circulated at school
Artificial intelligence is making it more difficult than ever to discern what is real and what is fake on the internet. A New Jersey high school student is speaking out after she said classmates created and distributed AI-generated naked photos of her and other girls in the school. “I did start crying because I was…
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