How OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's lobbying power tamed Washington

OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman has emerged as one of the most powerful people shaping AI policy.

Business - CNBC - October 30

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Salary Might Surprise You

The executive behind ChatGPT gets the vast majority of his riches from personal investments.

Business - Inc. - 18 hours ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says new AI model is taking a while because 'we can't ship' as quickly as hoped

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that GPT-5, the company's next probable large AI model, likely won't come this year.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Sam Altman Says the Path to Better AI Is Blocked by Missing Computer Power

Having access to piles of cash and some of the world’s most powerful AI processing chips isn’t enough for OpenAI to release new products at its chosen pace, its CEO claims.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Sam Altman Says Every Startup Has This 1 Unique Superpower

The OpenAI CEO argues that startups actually have a specific advantage against their largest competitors.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Minecraft - How To Tame And Breed Animals

Animals play a large role in Minecraft . Whether you need to kill them for their drops or tame them for a specific reason, you'll want to encounter as many animals as possible. In this guide, ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association taps next president and CEO

The Consumer Brands Association has selected Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad joins from the American Cleaning Institute, where she has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Sam Altman’s Reddit stake now worth over $1 billion after post-earnings pop

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's stake in Reddit has ballooned to more than $1 billion in value, as of after-hours trading on Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Tim Cook and other tech leaders congratulate Trump on election win

Leaders including Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and Tim Cook congratulated the president-elect and said they looked forward to working with his administration.

Business - CNBC - November 6

OpenAI’s Altman Latest Tech Exec to Lend a Hand to New San Francisco Mayor

The AI leader joins the transition team for Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and a political neophyte.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence

State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk

Republicans have won full control of Washington, but Democrats will retain two key levers of power to shape legislative outcomes in Donald Trump’s second term.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

OpenAI CEO responds to report of GPT-5 Orion coming later this year: ‘Fake news out of control’

It's an interesting quasi-denial given how precise The Verge report is, noting specific details about Orion's supposed release plans.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says He Left OpenAI Over a Difference in ‘Vision’

During an interview on Lex Fridman’s podcast, Amodei explained why he isn’t focused on winning the AI wars.

Business - Inc. - November 13

AI on the trading floor: Morgan Stanley expands OpenAI-powered chatbot tools to Wall Street division

Nearly 50% of employees at Morgan Stanley and 60% at JPMorgan Chase have access to generative AI software provided by OpenAI.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1

A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported.

Top stories - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

Storm leaves 300,000 people without power in Washington state

A powerful storm, carrying high winds, rain and snow, left just under 300,000 people without power in Washington state late Wednesday. The major storm, which is considered a “bomb cyclone,” hit ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

How Japan's youngest CEO transformed Hello Kitty

As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business.

How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?

The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.

World - The New York Times - October 24

How AI is powering a robotics revolution

Advances in physical AI means machines are learning skills previously thought impossible

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Sam Darnold has revived his NFL career with the Vikings and whether he can keep it up

Darnold is in position to have great success against the Colts

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Baylor Bears vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Baylor vs. Sam Houston basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston State live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder

CBS Sports Network is home to five games in the Week 13 slate

Sports - CBS Sports - 57 minutes ago

Ex-Abercrombie CEO used power, wealth and influence to traffic vulnerable men, prosecutors say

Prosecutors in the US said the men used force, fraud and coercion to engage in "violent and exploitive" sexual acts.

Washington State's breakout season creates conundrum; Liberty drops from Group of Five Power Rankings

A look at the hottest Group of Five teams across college football heading into Week 10

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Trump and his party aim to further expand power in Washington: From the Politics Desk

Republicans are eyeing maintaining their current House majority and expanding their newfound Senate majority after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential race.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

'Bomb cyclone' storm leaves 2 dead and more than 450,000 customers without power in Washington state

Two people were killed near Seattle and more than a half-million homes and businesses were left in the dark Wednesday in the wake of back-to-back storms that battered the Pacific Northwest.

A CEO’s Guide to To-Do Lists: How to Organize and Prioritize Your Tasks

If you’re drowning in to-dos, here’s how experts say you can get your list in line.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Here's how Starbucks' new CEO plans to overhaul its struggling cafes

Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.

Bilt CEO on how renters can build credit and earn rewards

One-third of Americans who rent may not realize their payments don't necessarily contribute to their credit score. Bilt Rewards offers renters the chance to report payments, earn rewards, and track ...

Filling 'donut' & taming Fernandes - Amorim's tactics assessed

With Ruben Amorim confirmed as the new Man United head coach, how will the current squad fit into his tactics?

Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism

World - Yahoo News - November 10

How This Female Founder Is Turning Footwear Into a Source of Power

Maral Kalinian’s innovative shoe startup Gaian Footwear marries fashion and function – and renewable energy.

Business - Inc. - October 22

How Trump Fought His Way Back to Power

After the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, even many Republicans believed the former president’s political career was over. He proved everyone wrong.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

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