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2000+ Cultural Figures Protest: Don’t Gift AI Moguls Our Creativity
February 24, 2025 – Over 2000 cultural figures have united to urge the British government to preserve existing legal protections that ensure sustainable incomes for artists and writers, in a letter published on the 23rd, according to a report by The Guardian. The letter, titled “Don’t gift our work to AI billionaires,” protests a clause…
Google Launches “AI Lab Assistant” for Reasoning, Hypothesis Generation, and Solution Optimization
February 20, 2025 – Google Unveils AI Tool as a “Virtual Collaborator” for Biomedical Scientists In a groundbreaking move, Google has introduced an AI tool designed to serve as a “virtual collaborator” for biomedical scientists. Tested by researchers from Stanford University and Imperial College London, this innovative tool leverages advanced reasoning capabilities to assist scientists…
AI Powerhouse Emerges: Ex-OpenAI CTO Leads New Startup With Veteran Talent
February 19, 2025 – According to Bloomberg, a new AI startup has been founded by former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer, Murati, along with several other executives from her previous employer. Named Thinking Machines Lab, the company is dedicated to developing AI models and products that enable broader collaboration between humans and AI, targeting a wide…
OpenAI Whistleblower’s Death Ruled a Suicide by Authorities
February 17, 2025 – The death of former OpenAI employee, Suchir Balaji, whose lifeless body was discovered in his San Francisco apartment, has been ruled a suicide by the San Francisco coroner’s office this Friday. This conclusion contradicts the initial suspicions of Balaji’s family. Balaji had gained media attention in October 2024, when he accused…
OpenAI Board Rejects Musk’s Acquisition Bid, Prioritizing AGI for Global Good
February 15, 2025 – In a unanimous decision reached earlier today, the board of OpenAI rejected an acquisition offer proposed by Elon Musk. Brett Taylor, the chairman of OpenAI’s board, stated in a declaration on the X platform, “OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously turned down Mr. Musk’s latest attempt to…
Elon Musk’s xAI Aims for 75BillionValuationwith10 Billion Funding Round
February 15, 2025 – According to sources cited by Bloomberg today, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is in the process of seeking around 10billioninfunding,whichisexpectedtopropelthecompany′svaluationtoastaggering75 billion. Existing investors, including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Valor Equity Partners, are reportedly in discussions to participate in this latest funding round. However, the source cautioned that the specific…
Figure’s Valuation Hits $39.5 Billion in New Funding Round After Parting Ways with OpenAI
February 15, 2025 – According to informed sources quoted by Reuters on the 14th local time, Figure AI, a robotics startup, is in talks with investors to raise 1.5billioninfunding,whichwouldbringthecompany′svaluationto39.5 billion after the financing round. With the rapid development of AI technology, technology giants such as NVIDIA, Meta, and Tesla, along with several startups, are intensifying…
Musk’s Lawyers Declare: No Profit-Oriented Transition, No $97.4 Billion Acquisition of OpenAI
February 14, 2025 – According to a report by Reuters, court documents submitted by lawyers representing Elon Musk on Wednesday revealed that the billionaire would withdraw his $97.4 billion acquisition offer for the non-profit division of OpenAI if the company abandons its plans to transition into a profit-making entity. Musk has been actively opposing OpenAI’s…
Meta Cautions Users About Romance Scams as Valentine’s Day Nears
February 13, 2025 – As Valentine’s Day approaches, Meta Platforms has issued a warning to users about “romance scams” that are often perpetuated through its apps and other social media channels, as well as regular text messages. According to the Associated Press, Meta cautions that if an individual appears too perfect on social media, it…
OpenAI’s GPT-5 to Feature o3 Integration, Offering Free and Unlimited AI Access
February 13, 2025 – Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has unveiled a roadmap on social media platform X, detailing the development plans for the company’s GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 AI models. In his post, Altman acknowledged that OpenAI’s product line has become complex, and the company aims to “do better” in simplifying its offerings. He…