OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence startup, has lost another top researcher, Lilian Weng, who served as Vice President of Research and Safety. Weng’s departure marks the latest in a string of AI safety researchers and executives who have left the company in the past year, raising concerns about OpenAI’s focus on commercial products over AI…
The FBI has warned that hackers are obtaining private user information from U.S.-based tech companies by compromising government and police email addresses to submit “emergency” data requests. This abuse of emergency data requests is not new, but the FBI has seen an uptick in criminal posts online advertising access to or conducting fraudulent emergency data…
Anthropic, a leading AI vendor, has announced a strategic partnership with Palantir and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide U.S. intelligence and defense agencies with access to its Claude family of AI models. This collaboration aims to operationalize the use of Claude within Palantir’s platform, leveraging AWS hosting to enhance analytical capabilities and operational efficiencies…
In a recent presidential election, two AI startups, xAI and Perplexity, attempted to provide accurate, real-time information to the public. While xAI failed miserably, Perplexity successfully offered helpful insights and maps, linking to reliable resources and providing historical context. This achievement sets Perplexity apart from other AI chatbots, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which refused to…
OpenAI has acquired the domain name Chat.com, redirecting it to its AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT. The acquisition marks the latest move by the company to expand its digital presence. The domain name, which was previously owned by HubSpot co-founder Dharmesh Shah, was sold for $15.5 million last year. Forecast for 6 months: OpenAI is expected to…
A grueling election cycle has come to a close, with Donald Trump poised to become the 47th president of the U.S. The effects of this shift will be acutely felt in the AI industry, which has largely rallied against federal policymaking. Trump has repeatedly said he plans to dismantle Biden’s AI policy framework on ‘day…
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has taken a sharp swing to the right by supporting President-elect Donald Trump. This unexpected move could have significant implications for Musk’s businesses, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X, as well as the future of government spending and space exploration. With Trump promising Musk a key role…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will be taking action against the online cash app and neobank Dave, citing misleading marketing and hidden fees. The FTC claims that Dave’s marketing implied that its cash advances would be “instant,” without disclosing the fees involved until after the consumer completed the sign-up process. The…
Proptech startup MoradaUno is revolutionizing the rental market in Latin America by providing a solution to the restrictive deposit and guarantor requirements. The company’s underwriting process helps landlords feel more secure, making it easier for tenants to rent apartments. With a recent $5.6 million Series A funding, MoradaUno plans to expand its services to more…
The European Union has opened an investigation into Corning, the US manufacturer of Gorilla Glass, over possible anti-competitive practices. The probe is focused on Corning’s dominant position in the global supply of protective glass screens for handheld electronic devices. If the EU finds Corning guilty, it could face penalties of up to 10% of its…
