Musk Says Hell Withdraw 974 Billion Bid for Openai If Chatgpt Maker Remains Nonprofit

OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction

The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.

CNBC - 1d

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 - 23h

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen hikes his personal stake in Alibaba to $1 billion, WSJ says

Cohen's sizable stake in Alibaba is a bullish bet on China's economic growth in the long run, The Wall Street Journal said.

CNBC - 20h

Israel Says Shiri Bibas Is Missing After Hamas Returns Her Sons’ Remains

Hamas released what it said were the remains of Shiri Bibas and her two young children. But none of the returned bodies were a match for Ms. Bibas, according to the Israeli military.

The New York Times - 16h

Hamas will pay 'full price' for failing to return Shiri Bibas' remains, Netanyahu says

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would make Hamas pay the full price for failing to return the remains of Shiri Bibas, the mom of the two youngest hostages.

NBC News - 4h

Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say

The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox

CBS News - 13h

Roll Over Shakespeare: ChatGPT Is Here

Theater productions Doomers and McNeal tackle AI’s impact on humanity and the creative process.

Wired - 3h

Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’

US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety. The Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US ...

The Guardian - 6h

Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data

Financial Times - 51m

Nikola, Electric Truck Maker, Files for Bankruptcy

The company, which once enjoyed a surging stock price, struggled to turn its plans for electric and hydrogen trucks into a viable business.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump endorses Donalds in potential bid for Florida governor

President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Sunshine State governor in the case that the House Republican makes a bid for the role. "Byron Donalds would be a truly ...

The Hill - 17h

Before Going to Tokyo, I Tried Learning Japanese With ChatGPT

WIRED tests the benefits and limitations of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, as a language tutor for travelers.

Wired - 2d

ChatGPT-generated op-eds appeared in mainstream Latin American media outlets

Chinese propagandists used ChatGPT to write and translate op-eds that they successfully planted in Spanish-language news outlets last fall, researchers said Friday.

NBC News - 3h

HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million

Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.

The New York Times - 2d

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola is filing for for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

ABC News - 2d

Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it's time for a new ...

The Hill - 16h

With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in

The FDA is already limited in policing claims of health benefits by makers of supplements and herbal remedies — a $70 billion industry. Get ready for even less regulation.

CBS News - 8h

Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal

Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt.

BBC News - 4h

Thames Water receives £7bn bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure

Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedowns

Financial Times - 1h

Women: Who could steal Virginia Tech's at-large bid?

As Duke's chances of a 2-seed slip and Louisville makes a jump, let's talk potential bubble teams and those who could take the Hokies' spot.

ESPN - 2h

Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.

The tech mogul’s cost-cutting initiative is seeking sensitive taxpayer data, drawing concerns about privacy, potential political retribution and more.

The New York Times - 3d

NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion

After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.

The New York Times - 3d

This energy-drink stock is rallying thanks to a $1.8 billion acquisition

Celsius shares are up more than 30% after its quarterly results topped estimates and it announced plans to buy Alani Nu.

MarketWatch - 1h

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. - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 3h

Trump's birthright order to remain blocked; Pentagon to cut $50B

The Pentagon is in the cost-cutting crosshairs of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders officials to find $50 billion in cuts to the defense ...

NBC News - 1d

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain

Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.

BBC News - 9h

Oil heads for weekly gains on supply worries, but remains stuck in range

“A number of decisions are pending … could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst notes.

MarketWatch - 5h

Concerns for ceasefire as Israel accuses Hamas of breaking promise to return hostage remains

Israel says Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal over the return of hostage remains. Israel identified the bodies of a 4-year-old and his 9-month-old brother, but forensic tests revealed a third ...

CBS News - 3h

Israel warns Hamas will pay "full price" for handover of wrong remains

Hamas is under pressure from Israel and the U.S. at a crucial time for the Gaza ceasefire as it claims it could have misidentified a hostage's remains.

CBS News - 2h

Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases

Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as the makers of classified defense technology, a WIRED investigation has found.

Wired - 1d

Netflix Plans to Spend $1 Billion Making Content in Mexico Over the Next 4 Years

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the money will go toward projects like Alfonso Cuarón’s film Roma, which was made in Mexico and went on to international acclaim.

Wired - 21h

Senate adopts $340 billion budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after marathon 'vote-a-rama'

The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday morning adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint designed to boost funding for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, energy production ...

NBC News - 6h

IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company's history

Aiding IMAX's lofty box office goals is the Chinese title "Ne Zha 2," which has already garnered $1.6 billion globally, including IMAX screenings.

CNBC - 1h

Capitol agenda: GOP starts to balk at Musk cuts

Politico - 3d

The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.

Wired - 1d

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - 23h

5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk

Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss ...

The Hill - 16h

Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.

BBC News - 14h

Musk Says Hell Withdraw 974 Billion Bid for Openai If Chatgpt Maker Remains Nonprofit

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