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Sam Altman returning as OpenAI CEO amid board shakeup
In a twist to the AI saga that began last week, Sam Altman will return as CEO of OpenAI, the same company whose board fired him just five days ago. The latest shakeup at ChatGPT’s parent company also includes former salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joining the board. Hours after…
Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages, pause fighting: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 22, 2023
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a hostage release deal that will see a four-day pause in fighting. And he’s back — less than a week after being fired, Sam Altman is returning as the CEO of OpenAI. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Israel, Hamas agree to…
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…
Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO who was fired 3 days ago: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 20, 2023
A wild weekend in the AI industry ends with the co-founder of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, landing at Microsoft. And a former first lady is being remembered as a trailblazer in the White House. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO after being fired days earlier…
5 reasons stores should give self-checkout the pink slip
Self-checkout kiosks are commonplace at supermarkets and big-box stores, but some of the nation’s biggest retailers are now rethinking their self-checkout strategy. Walmart is pulling self-checkout lanes from some stores altogether and bringing back more cashiers. So why keep self-checkout around at all? Here are five reasons why self-checkout should be fired in this week’s…
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…
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…
Elon Musk predicts future without need for jobs in talk with British PM Sunak
During a live streamed interview-style event on Thursday, Nov. 3, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asked Elon Musk about the effect of artificial intelligence on jobs. Musk predicted a future where no jobs are needed, but acknowledged the challenges this could pose, such as a lack of meaning in life for humans. Musk’s own company,…
White House moves on AI, Biden calls on Congress to act
Vice President Kamala Harris embarked on a trip to the United Kingdom for a summit on artificial intelligence hosted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Her visit follows President Joe Biden’s recent signing of an executive order on “safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence,” which marks the farthest-reaching move on AI at the federal level.…
Video shows rodents ravaging Russian trenches
Rodents are running rampant over Russia’s troops and trenches in Ukraine. A video recently posted to social media shows a slice of life during modern trench warfare, with dozens of mice crawling through every nook and cranny they can find. The video was posted to X by an open-source intelligence account that monitors the war…
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