We Asked OpenAI’s Santa Chatbot for Logistics Tips. It Stressed Celebrating Small Wins

In Sam Altman We Trust?

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

Wired - Dec. 5

Rome needs a small miracle to pull off the Vatican’s jubilee

The city’s overstretched infrastructure faces its toughest test with an expected influx of Catholic pilgrims

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree celebrates its 92nd lighting ceremony

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit for the 2024 holiday season with a star-studded celebration. For the second year in a row, Kelly Clarkson hosted the special event.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Infinity Nikki Tips - 16 Things To Know Before You Play

Infinity Nikki is set in the vast world of Miraland, a whimsical and magical realm that all sorts of critters and dreamers have made their home. Accompanied by your trusted cat companion Momo, ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Trump picks former Sen. Kelly Loeffler for small business administrator

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate former Sen.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting: Photos, performances and celebrity appearances

NBC News - Dec. 4

Trump asks Georgia court to end criminal election interference case, cites White House win

President-elect Donald Trump faced four criminal cases going into the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris. Only two cases remain now.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Trump asks to dismiss Georgia election interference case over presidential immunity

Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case should be dismissed because a sitting president is immune from criminal prosecution, Trump's attorney argued Wednesday.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Small asteroid explodes in Earth's atmosphere

A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.

CBS News - 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

OpenAI Is Working With Anduril to Supply the US Military With AI

The ChatGPT maker is the latest AI giant to reveal it’s working with the defense industry, following similar announcements by Meta and Anthropic.

Wired - Dec. 4

OpenAI, Anthropic Expand in Europe With Zurich Offices

OpenAI said it would set up a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of efforts from the ChatGPT maker to bolster its presence in Europe as the continent emerges as a key battleground for ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Sarah Silverman: 'No one' wants to hear from celebrities on politics

Comedian Sarah Silverman said she did not campaign during the 2024 election cycle because, in part, she sensed “no one” wanted to hear from celebrities. “I was on the road with this tour, for one ...

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 partners with defense company Anduril

OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."

CNBC - Dec. 4

OpenAI Enters Silicon Valley's Hot New Business: War

The artificial-intelligence company behind ChatGPT has agreed to put its powerful tech in Anduril Industries’ drone defense systems.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

A stress test for South Korea’s democracy

Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless move

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs

While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Trump asks Whatley to return as RNC chair

President-elect Trump said Wednesday that he asked Michael Whatley to stay on for another term as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) following the party's successful 2024 election ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Wrexham's amazing 8K watch party: 'Always Sunny' gang, L.A. Chargers celebrate late win

Rob McElhenney was 5,000 miles away from Wrexham, but he had the next best thing as he watched his club's dramatic win on Cosm's 87-foot screen in L.A.

ESPN - Dec. 4

What we learned as in-game scuffle sparks Kings' win vs. Rockets

The Sacramento Kings defeated the red-hot Houston Rockets by a final score of 120-111 on Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

OpenAI Poaches 3 Top Engineers From DeepMind

The new hires, all experts in computer vision, are the latest AI researchers to jump to a direct competitor in an intensively competitive talent market.

Wired - Dec. 4

McNeese Cowboys vs. Santa Clara Broncos: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time

How to watch McNeese vs. Santa Clara basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Mira Murati Quit OpenAI. She’s as Optimistic as Ever About AGI

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the ex-OpenAI CTO said she’s still in the midst of setting up her startup, but AGI is top of mind.

Wired - Dec. 4

Celebrations as Wales make history qualifying for Euros

Wales defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-1 making footballing history in their first major tournament.

BBC News - Dec. 4

OpenAI hires first marketing chief from Coinbase

OpenAI said on Tuesday that it's hired Kate Rouch from Coinbase as its first chief marketing officer.

CNBC - Dec. 3

I'm a Celebrity 2024 live: Fourth star to leave the jungle

Dec Donnelly was bitten by a spider on the set of I'm a Celebrity. Follow the latest updates from the jungle in our live blog.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

7 tips from a tax influencer as she approaches retirement at 70

Phyllis Jo Kubey is still on a continuing education journey as retirement looms

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Oprah Winfrey selects "Small Things Like These" as new book blub pick

Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Mourinho asks media to let him 'work in peace'

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho believes he doesn't get enough credit for his team's winning run from the local media and wants to "work in peace."

ESPN - Dec. 3

ChatGPT’s refusal to acknowledge ‘David Mayer’ down to glitch, says OpenAI

Name was mistakenly flagged and prevented from appearing in responses, says chatbot’s developer. Last weekend the name was all over the internet – just not on ChatGPT.. David Mayer became famous ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'

James Howells believes the hard drive is now worth about £600m since the recent Bitcoin surge.

BBC News - Dec. 3

For his 80th birthday, my dad asked for the gift of time. What we gave him will last generations | Ranjana Srivastava

My father was more thrilled with his present than the times we gave him lovely photos, swanky dinners and a fancy laptop. I waited until I was 15 years old to have my first major disagreement with ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Broncos get a big win and we all get the full Jameis Winston experience in Denver

It's always exciting with the Browns QB, who threw for four touchdowns and nearly 500 yards but also delivered a pair of pick sixes to Denver's defense.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

3 Top CEOs Share Their Best Cash-Flow Tips

How the executives behind UrbanStems, Luminary, and FinCore stay on top of their business’s budgets.

Inc. - Dec. 2

Expansion Valkyries tip off 2025 WNBA schedule

The expansion Valkyries tip off the 2025 WNBA season May 16.

ESPN - Dec. 2

How One Entrepreneur Is Making PR Accessible for Small Businesses

Jenny Nguyen has reimagined publicity for independent designers and craftspeople. In the process, she built a community.

Inc. - Dec. 2

Is OpenAI Getting Into the Advertising Business? The Company Is Sending Mixed Messages

The AI giant’s CFO says it’s looking into ads, but adds that it has no active plans as yet.

Inc. - Dec. 2

Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays

A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.

The New York Times - Nov. 28

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