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Judge denies Musk's attempt to block OpenAI from becoming for-profit entity

A Judge in California on Tuesday said Elon Musk can't move forward in his legal efforts to stop OpenAI from converting to a for-profit entity.

CNBC - 1d

Judge Denies Musk’s Request to Block OpenAI’s For-Profit Plan

The court said that Elon Musk could proceed with other parts of a lawsuit he brought against OpenAI last year.

The New York Times - 1d

Judge denies Musk's request to block OpenAI for-profit conversion but welcomes trial

A federal judge has denied Elon Musk’s request for a court order blocking OpenAI from converting itself to a for-profit company

ABC News - 1d

Judge denies Musk request to block OpenAI conversion to for-profit company

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk’s request to block OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company, finding the tech billionaire failed to show he was likely to succeed on the merits of the ...

The Hill - 22h

Block shares fall on profit, revenue miss

Block, formerly known as Square, got off to a sluggish start on Wall Street this year after underperforming the Nasdaq in 2024.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Judge denies Musk’s initial bid to halt OpenAI’s for-profit shift but sets trial for fall

The judge rejected Musk’s request for a preliminary injunction but fast-tracked the dispute for a trial. A US judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk ’s request for a preliminary injunction to pause ...

The Guardian - 21h

Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist

An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders

iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issues

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America

We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.

The Hill - Feb. 24

Workday beats estimates for revenue and profit, stock jumps

Workday exceeded analysts' estimates for the quarter and pointed to stronger demand from artificial intelligence products.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Nigel Farage’s media company records £1.25mn profit

Reform UK leader’s earnings boosted by reality show appearance in late 2023

Financial Times - Feb. 26

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5 for More ‘Natural Conversation’

The new technology, called GPT-4.5, signifies the end of an era for OpenAI.

The New York Times - 6d

Target warns Trump’s tariffs could cut into profits

Big-box US retailer says it expects ‘meaningful year-over-year profit pressure’ in first quarter

Financial Times - 2d

Ripple launches non-profit National Cryptocurrency Association

Cryptocurrency platform Ripple is launching a non-profit focused on educating Americans about the world of crypto. The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) aims to offer educational tools and ...

The Hill - 23h

UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe

Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."

BBC News - 19h

This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.

Inc. - Feb. 19

OpenAI tops 400 million users despite DeepSeek's emergence

OpenAI now has 400 million weekly active users, up from 300 million in early December, OpenAI’s chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, tells CNBC.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow

Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.

CNBC - Feb. 20

OpenAI’s ChatGPT explodes to 400M weekly users, with GPT-5 on the way

OpenAI's ChatGPT reaches 400M weekly users and doubles enterprise adoption to 2M+ users, signaling major AI shift as company prepares GPT-5 launch amid growing competition from DeepSeek and xAI.

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

OpenAI Uncovers Evidence of A.I.-Powered Chinese Surveillance Tool

The company said a Chinese operation had built the tool to identify anti-Chinese posts on social media services in Western countries.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling

Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

The rise of browser-use agents: Why Convergence’s Proxy is beating OpenAI’s Operator

A new wave of AI-powered browser-use agents is emerging, promising to transform how enterprises interact with the web. These agents, including OpenAI's Operator and Convergence's Proxy, can ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 22

Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players — and profits

Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Shein profits slump in fresh challenge to long-planned London IPO

Competition from Temu adds to pressure on fast-fashion group’s valuation as it seeks approval for UK listing

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Carmakers turn to new hybrid and petrol models to bolster profits

Investments continue in combustion and hybrid engine vehicles amid lengthy wait for EVs to become mainstream

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Low-cost carrier FlyDubai sees record $611 million profit in 2024

The low-cost carrier FlyDubai says it earned a record-breaking profit of $611 million in 2024, buoyed by higher passenger numbers and lower fuel costs

ABC News - Feb. 24

Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Non-profit lends helping hand after fire burns clothes

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

How to Write the Perfect AI Prompt, According to OpenAI President Greg Brockman

The best way to learn to use AI is to play with AI. An expert explains how to write great AI prompts to get you started.

Inc. - Feb. 25

‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram

An alleged job scam, led by “Aiden” from “OpenAI,” recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 25

Instacart stock falls as profit forecast comes up short

Shares of Instacart fell after hours on Tuesday, after the grocery delivery app’s forecast for its preferred measure of profit came in below expectations.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

U.S. could earn profits from Ukraine's rare minerals

A potential deal with Ukraine could bring in 50% of profits to America from rare minerals extracted by the U.S. ally. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Hong Kong stock exchange posts record profits after China stimulus

Listings and trading fees jumped in 2024 after Beijing’s moves to boost markets

Financial Times - Feb. 27

Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech’s AI Boom

The Silicon Valley company, which dominates the market for chips needed to build A.I. systems, said revenue was up 78 percent from a year earlier.