Sam Altman of OpenAI to Donate $1 Million to Trump Inauguration

Meta donates $1mn to Trump’s inauguration fund

First-time contribution shows social media platform and its chief are trying to mend relations with president-elect

Financial Times - 1d

Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s 2025 Inauguration as Mark Zuckerberg Courts Favor for Second Term

The company didn't contribute to Trump's first inaugural in 2017 or Joe Biden's in 2021 The post Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s 2025 Inauguration as Mark Zuckerberg Courts Favor for Second Term ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund

The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.

CBS News - 1d

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund

The move follows a visit that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, made last month to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.

The New York Times - 1d

Jan. 6 rioter says retired congressman invited him to Trump's inauguration

A Jan. 6 rioter filed a letter showing that a retired Republican congressman invited him to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C, next month. Russell Taylor, a California ...

The Hill - 1d

Jan. 6 defendant invited to Trump's inauguration by former GOP lawmaker

A former member and three current members of Congress invited a Jan. 6 defendant to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to a letter filed by the defendant's lawyer.

NBC News - 1d

Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to inauguration

Sources have confirmed to CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January. The invitation comes despite Trump's repeated plan to ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump Intends to Reshape U.S. Policies Within Hours of Inauguration

Donald Trump want to shake up politics on day one of his presidency.

Inc. - 2d

Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.

CBS News - 2d

Man who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charge asks if he can go to Trump's inauguration

Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.

CBS News - 2d

Chris Wray plans to resign as FBI director ahead of Trump inauguration

FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his plans to resign from the position ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration. Trump appointed Wray during his first term in office and has already ...

NBC News - 2d

OpenAI CFO Sees Trump as the AI President

Sarah Friar also said she trusts Musk to prioritize national interests and foster competition as he looks at trimming government.

Inc. - 2d

China ramps up Wall Street meetings as Trump inauguration looms

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with several U.S. finance executives as Beijing seeks to build relationships in the face of rising bilateral tensions.

CNBC - 2d

Azealia Banks sends cease-and-desist to the 1975's Matty Healy, demanding $1 million and an apology

Rapper Azealia Banks fires back at Matty Healy with a cease-and-desist, accusing the 1975 frontman of cyberbullying and cyber harassment amid their social media feud.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities

If Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits

ABC News - 4d

12:30 Report — Trump's Day 1 priorities

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Last night was the end of an *era* — Taylor Swift’s "Eras Tour" wrapped up with its final show. 🥲 Now, back to sifting through Easter eggs to figure out what she ...

The Hill - 4d

Dodgers reportedly signing OF Michael Conforto to 1-year, $17 million deal

The Dodgers have scooped up yet another offseason addition after their World Series win.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour Book' sells nearly 1 million copies in first week

The biggest book launch of the year so far belongs to an author known more for her singing than for words on a page.

NBC News - 6d

People think $1 million is the magic number to start estate planning — but it’s much lower

The ideal time to start your estate-planning journey is when you turn 18, experts say — but that’s not what most people do.

MarketWatch - 6d

Here are the best gifts to help your loved ones build wealth, whether your budget is $100 — or $1 million

By giving financial gifts, especially to children, you’re “encouraging people to become more engaged in their personal well-being, financially,” a financial planner, told MarketWatch.

MarketWatch - 6d

Gaza peace deal possible before Trump inauguration, Qatar’s PM says

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is work being done ‘to get things back on track’. Momentum has returned to the Gaza peace talks and an agreement is possible before Donald ...

The Guardian - 6d

‘We can’t give up on 1 million children’: the charity bringing psychological first aid to Gazans

In Gaza, Dr Yasser Abu Jamei offers hope and healing to families shattered by Israel’s war on the strip. A guide to the Guardian and Observer’s 2024 charity appeal partners Donate to our ...

The Guardian - 6d

Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invests $30 million in Trump crypto venture

A $30 million investment in Donald Trump's new crypto venture made by a Chinese billionaire accused of fraud by the SEC is sparking concerns from government watchdogs.

ABC News - Dec. 6

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: You could get paid one day for the AI training data we use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says content creators should be paid for their contributions to artificial intelligence models, including for chatbots like ChatGPT.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Path Of Exile 2 Passes Over 1 Million Early-Access Players, Dev Warns Of Server Struggles

With just mere hours left until servers go live, Path of Exile 2 has more than 1 million players who've purchased early-access editions of the game. Developer Grinding Gear Games "never expected" ...

GameSpot - Dec. 6

Musk donated more than $250mn to Trump campaign, electoral filings show

Figures underscore lengths to which Tesla chief was prepared to go to secure victory in November

Financial Times - Dec. 6

In Sam Altman We Trust?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we do a deep dive on Open AI’s Sam Altman.

Wired - Dec. 5

The Biggest Takeaways From the DealBook Summit With Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and More

Trumponomics, inflation, artificial intelligence, the changing media landscape, and the Elon Musk effect — these were the big themes covered at the annual event.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman Discuss Elon Musk’s Political Power at DealBook Summit

At the DealBook summit, some billionaires and political leaders marveled at the tech mogul’s reach, access to the levers of power, and staggering wealth.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI's active user count soars to 300 million people per week

After months of C-suite changes, tender offers and a soaring valuation, OpenAI has reached a new milestone: 300 million weekly active users.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension

Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Downplays Dangers of A.I. and Elon Musk

The chief executive of OpenAI said the technology would boost productivity and rejected worries that his rival mogul could use his political influence to harm competitors.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk

ABC News - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Won’t Abuse New Friendship With Trump

AI leader Altman said today that he thinks ‘Elon will do the right thing’ when it comes to the Trump connection

Inc. - Dec. 4

Trump’s top inauguration donors to be rewarded with dinners and access

Those who donate $1m or raise $2m will get invites to dinners with Donald and Melania Trump as well as JD Vance. Top donors to Donald Trump’s inauguration committee will be rewarded with dinners ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding

About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Coming Up This Morning: Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel; Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI; Serena Williams; and former President Bill Clinton

Who will be speaking at the DealBook Summit

The New York Times - Dec. 4

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