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OpenAI launching GPT-4.5, its next general-purpose large language model

Last month CNBC reported that OpenAI was in discussions on a $40 billion funding round at a $340 billion valuation.

CNBC - 6d

Hip-hop therapy is helping high schoolers cope with loss, generational trauma and teen stress

Hip-hop therapy programs are popping up in schools and communities across the country to help young people who may not have access to mental health resources — or who don’t find traditional therapy ...

NBC News - 2d

U.S. economy is still growing, ISM says, even as Trump tariffs generate ‘great uncertainty’ and fuel further inflation

The large service side of the U.S. economy that employs most Americans grew in February, but businesses said they were nervous about the Trump tariffs and were already facing higher costs.

MarketWatch - 15h

OpenInfer raises $8M for AI inference at the edge

OpenInfer has raised $8 million in funding to redefine AI inference for edge applications. It’s the brain child of Behnam Bastani and Reza Nourai, who spent nearly a decade of building and scaling ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

Alibaba’s stock falls on expensive AI-investment pledge

The online retailer plans to spend $53 billion over the next three years on AI and cloud technology.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Apple to build AI server manufacturing factory in U.S.

Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. CEO Tim Cook says the investment will include the creation of a 250,000-square-foot artificial intelligence ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash

The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'

Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Because of AI, Consultants Are Now Expected to Do More

Here’s what consultants and firms should do to survive this fundamental shift.

Inc. - 5d

What to Do With Your Defunct Humane Ai Pin

Humane Ai’s Pins stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable into a paperweight. Here are some ideas for what to do with yours if you want to avoid e-waste.

Wired - 5d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 3d

How to Tell If Your Job Candidate Is an AI Deepfake

Scammers are creating AI-generated lookalikes to land jobs, steal company data, and funnel money to nation states.

Inc. - 2d

“Learn AI” is “Learn To Code” All Over Again

Stop telling workers that people who know how to use AI will replace them

Inc. - 2d

AI cloud provider CoreWeave files for IPO

CoreWeave, which counts on Microsoft for close to two-thirds of its revenue, is headed for the public market.

CNBC - 2d

Time to Ask Some Tough Questions About AI

Has there ever been as much hype about a product that has yet to prove its value for most businesses? That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a hard look at what AI might do for you.

Inc. - 1d

Polycam’s new iPhone update lets you 3D scan rooms in seconds, stitch them together, edit with a team and automatically generate floorplan PDFs

Vision 25 introduces three key innovations — space mode, scene editor and spatial report — along with several workflow improvements.

VentureBeat - Feb. 26

2025 NFL combine: Who is Tyler Shough? Meet the 25-year-old QB generating buzz during the pre-draft process

Could the seven-year college player end up as QB3?

CBS Sports - Feb. 26

Top AI leaders are shaping VB Transform 2025 — here’s what’s next for enterprise AI

At VB Transform 2025, a hand-picked group of AI executives is shaping the agenda to deliver the most actionable, no-fluff insights.

VentureBeat - 1d

Contextual AI’s new AI model crushes GPT-4o in accuracy — here’s why it matters

Contextual AI launches its Grounded Language Model (GLM) that achieves 88% factual accuracy, outperforming major competitors while minimizing hallucinations for enterprise applications.

VentureBeat - 1d

Guerrero plans to become free agent after season, fails to reach long-term deal with Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plans to become a free agent after the season following the passing of his deadline to reach a long-term agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays

ABC News - Feb. 18

Hornets' Mark Williams 'shocked' over failed Lakers trade as agent says he was 'ready and able to play'

Williams was back on the court Wednesday for the Hornets' win over the Lakers

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for taking banned substance, agent says it was 'honest mistake'

Portis' agent says the positive test was the result of a medication mix-up

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Mark Williams' agent disputes Lakers rescinding trade for Hornets center due to failed physical

Williams suggested to reporters that the Lakers canceled the trade after having second thoughts about what they gave up in the nixed deal.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Agent's Take: Cooper Kupp trade ramifications as Rams prepare to cut ties with former Super Bowl MVP WR

What can the Rams expect to receive by dealing 31-year-old receiver?

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Elon Musk Threatens FBI Agents and Air Traffic Controllers With Forced Resignation if They Don't Respond to an Email

Employees throughout the federal government have until 11:59 pm ET Monday to detail five things they accomplished in the last week.

Wired - Feb. 22

NFL Top 100 2025 free agents: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold top the list

Chiefs OG Trey Smith, Eagles edge Josh Sweat and Bucs WR Chris Godwin round out the top five.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Agent's Take: Key early 2025 NFL offseason dates with contractual and potential salary cap ramifications

A look at the busy period for teams between after the old league year and the new one

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Agent's Take: Bengals could pay a much steeper price if they don't heed Joe Burrow's plea to lock up stars

The Pro Bowl QB wants the Bengals to open the vault for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Secret Service agent who jumped into limo after JFK was shot has died

"I'll live with that to my grave," a weeping Clint Hill told Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes" in 1975.

CBS News - Feb. 24

FBI agents express shock and dismay over naming of right-wing podcaster to No. 2 post

Current and former FBI officials expressed shock and dismay over the news that President Trump has selected Dan Bongino to be the bureau’s deputy director.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Secret Service agent who rushed to first lady's side after JFK's assassination dies at 93

Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who shielded first lady Jacqueline Kennedy from gunfire during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, has died, the agency said Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Ex-Secret Service agent who leapt onto back of JFK limo in Dallas dies at 93

Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who leapt onto the back of former President Kennedy’s limousine in 1963 to shield the first lady from gunfire, died on Friday at his home. He was 93. ...

The Hill - Feb. 24