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Microsoft acquires twice as many Nvidia AI chips as tech rivals

OpenAI’s biggest backer buys nearly half a million GPUs this year in race to build artificial intelligence systems

Financial Times - 15h

Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controllers Are On Sale For As Low As $35 At Amazon

Official Xbox Wireless Controllers by Microsoft are discounted to low prices ahead of Christmas. Some of these deals mirror what we saw during Black Friday, but a few controllers are actually on ...

GameSpot - 21h

Sam Fender cancels remaining 2024 shows

The North Shields-born musician says he is "heartbroken" but risks "lasting damage" if he performs.

BBC News - 1d

Sam Altman reckons with a growing threat to OpenAI: Elon Musk

Tesla chief’s influence over Donald Trump encourages ChatGPT-maker into patriotic pitch to incoming administration

Financial Times - 3d

Sam Altman on Microsoft, Trump and Musk

The OpenAI C.E.O. spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit.

The New York Times - 4d

OpenAI’s Altman to donate $1mn to Trump’s inauguration fund

AI start-up Perplexity also contributes as Silicon Valley seeks closer ties with incoming US administration

Financial Times - 5d

Sam Altman to donate $1 million in personal funds to Trump's inauguration fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, joining various other tech leaders who have made similar contributions this week. ...

The Hill - 5d

OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to ...

ABC News - 5d

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

Mr. Altman and OpenAI have recently hired key executives who previously worked for the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations.

The New York Times - 5d

Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft

The project’s leader says that allowing everyone to access the collection of public-domain books will help “level the playing field” in the AI industry.

Wired - 6d

Here’s how big a hit Microsoft is taking on its investment in GM’s Cruise

Microsoft warned investors it will book an impairment charge in its fiscal second quarter related to its investment in GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit back in 2021.

MarketWatch - 6d

Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi

Microsoft said it will record an $800 million impairment charge tied to its minority investment in General Motors’ now-scrapped Cruise robotaxi program.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Xbox App Just Added 400 PC Games And Microsoft Wants More

Microsoft has announced its ambition to bring all PC games with Xbox features into the Xbox app, and those plans continue today with the addition of over 400 games.. Xbox's Chris Charla shared the ...

GameSpot - 6d

Where will Sam Darnold land in 2025?

The Vikings have stumbled into their best quarterback since Brett Favre in 2009.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Former White House chef Sam Kass on foods threatened by climate change

From coffee to chocolate, Sam Kass talks about how climate change threatens some of the world's most beloved foods.

CBS News - Dec. 11

Sam Fender gives a tender and punchy performance at London’s O2 Arena

The North Shields singer-songwriter was on great form near the end of a sold-out tour of the UK and Ireland

Financial Times - Dec. 11

Michael Saylor's case for Microsoft buying bitcoin gets rejected by shareholders

Microsoft investors voted against a proposal to consider diversifying the company's balance sheet by purchasing bitcoin.

CNBC - Dec. 11

Microsoft 365 suffers outage Tuesday morning

Microsoft 365 users reported being unable to access essential apps Tuesday morning.

CBS News - Dec. 10

How Microsoft Decides When Xbox Games Come To PlayStation

The newest big Xbox exclusive game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is officially available for everyone today, December 9--that is, if you own an Xbox or a PC or subscribe to Game Pass ...

GameSpot - Dec. 9

Winners and Losers: Sam Darnold is making the Vikings look brilliant

Sam Darnold threw five TD passes in a rout of the Falcons, who may be having some buyer's remorse when it comes to Kirk Cousins. Plus: Race for the No. 1 pick.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Vikings' Sam Darnold connects with Jordan Addison on 49-yard TD

Addison adjusted on the fly to an underthrown pass by Darnold and ran it in for the score.

ESPN - Dec. 8

OpenAI Considers Revising AGI Arrangement With Microsoft

The Sam Altman-led company might end up licensing artificial general intelligence technology to Microsoft after all.

Inc. - 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

OpenAI seeks to unlock investment by ditching ‘AGI’ clause with Microsoft

Start-up discusses removing provision to protect powerful technology from being misused for commercial purposes

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

With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired the Company’s Biggest Shot Yet at Microsoft Over AI

Sundar Pichai says Google’s AI models are competitive, but it’s the product that is the problem.

Inc. - 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

How Microsoft defends against 7000 password attackers per second

Vasu Jakkal's reflects how AI is the core DNA of Microsoft security, permeating every product and service the software giant produces.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he’d love to do side-by-side comparison with Microsoft’s AI models

Google CEO fired back at Microsoft CEO's comments aimed at Google's footing in the AI arms race.

CNBC - Dec. 4

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

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 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

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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