Day: December 9, 2023
Elon Musk Considers Reviving Alex Jones for X Project
Elon Musk considering reinstating Alex Jones’s Twitter account could alienate advertisers, who worry about offensive content and lack of moderation on X. Musk has not yet reactivated Jones’s account despite starting a poll for his followers. Since Musk insulted advertisers at a summit last year, X has pursued small businesses for advertising revenue. CEO Linda […]
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The Key Players Shaping OpenAI’s Boardroom Drama
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was abruptly removed from his position by the company’s board of directors, causing a significant shake-up in Silicon Valley. After a five-day roller-coaster ride, Mr. Altman was reinstated and a new board was established, marking a turning point in the ongoing debate over the future of artificial intelligence. OpenAI, […]
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The Surprising Environmental Impact of Tiny Electric Vehicles Compared to Cars
In Darbhanga, a new acid-battery rickshaw is selling for around 175,000 rupees, or $2,100, which is half the price of a new rickshaw powered by natural gas. Charging the battery costs 20 rupees (25 cents), one-fourth of the price of filling a gas tank. The rebates are working, as Reliance Industries, India’s biggest company, is […]
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The Unfolding Crisis Within OpenAI: The Future of Artificial Intelligence at Stake
Around midday on November 17th, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, joined a video call from a luxury hotel in Las Vegas. He was in the city for its first-ever Formula 1 race, which attracted 315,000 visitors, including Rihanna and Kylie Minogue. Mr. Altman, who had soared to personal fame beyond the tech world due […]
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The Drama Unfolding in OpenAI’s Boardroom: An Examination of the Key Players
Silicon Valley was in turmoil earlier this month when OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, was suddenly removed by the company’s board of directors. However, after a roller-coaster ride, Altman was reinstated and a new board was created. Here are the key players in the drama: – Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO: Altman founded OpenAI as a nonprofit […]
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