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Meta in Talks to Recruit GitHub’s Ex-CEO Nat Friedman for AI Team
June 21, 2025 – Sources familiar with the matter revealed to The Information yesterday that Meta is currently in talks with Nat Friedman, the former CEO of GitHub, aiming to bring him on board its AI division. In addition to Friedman, the social media behemoth has also engaged in discussions with Daniel Gross, Friedman’s partner…
Microsoft-OpenAI Talks in Limbo: Partnership Faces Uncertain Future Amid Stalled Negotiations
June 20, 2025 – Microsoft is reportedly on the verge of walking away from critical negotiations over its future partnership with OpenAI, as sources familiar with the matter revealed today. The tech giant could halt further discussions if the two companies fail to resolve key disagreements, particularly over Microsoft’s future equity stake in OpenAI, according…
ChatGPT’s Gray-Scale Test Unveils Gmail/Calendar Synergy: AI to Analyze Emails, Auto-Generate Schedules
June 20, 2025 – A recent post by Tibor on X has unveiled that OpenAI is quietly conducting gray-scale testing for a deeper integration of ChatGPT with Google’s Gmail and Calendar services. This enhanced functionality would allow the AI to analyze incoming emails, automatically generate tailored responses, and even compile outlines or to-do lists based…
Meta’s Scale AI Investment Sparks OpenAI’s Decision to End Partnership
June 19, 2025 – OpenAI is in the process of winding down its partnership with Scale AI and severing ties with the data supplier following Meta’s recent collaboration with the company, a spokesperson for OpenAI informed Bloomberg on Wednesday. This move represents a significant shift from OpenAI’s earlier stance. Previously, Sarah Friar, the Chief Financial…
xAI’s Financial Gap: 13BAnnualBurnvs.500M Revenue Prediction Poses Huge Challenge
June 19, 2025 – Bloomberg reported yesterday that Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, is pouring substantial resources into developing cutting-edge AI models like Grok, with massive investments in server clusters and specialized chips. The company is reportedly burning through $1 billion each month to fuel its ambitious projects. Projections indicate that xAI’s annual expenditures could…
OpenAI’s Altman Reveals GPT-5 Expected to Debut This Summer
June 19, 2025 – In the latest episode of OpenAI’s podcast released today, CEO Sam Altman revealed that GPT-5 is anticipated to launch this summer, marking a significant leap in the company’s generative AI capabilities. However, a precise release date remains unconfirmed. According to Business Insider, GPT-5 is set to outperform its predecessor, GPT-4, by…
Altman: Meta’s $100M Offers to Poach OpenAI Talent Fall Flat
June 18, 2025 – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ramping up recruitment efforts to lure top AI researchers from OpenAI and Google DeepMind into his newly formed superintelligence unit, TechCrunch reported today. The company is said to be offering eye-popping compensation packages—including salaries and signing bonuses totaling up to $100 million—to entice talent to join…
Tesla’s Grok In-Car AI Assistant Set to Launch: Multi-Personality Customization for AMD Models First
June 18, 2025 – Tesla has yet to integrate its AI assistant, Grok, into its vehicles, but hidden within firmware code are hints of a more immersive and interactive experience on the horizon. CEO Elon Musk hinted months ago that Grok would soon make its way into Tesla cars, and with the company’s planned rollout…
Meta’s Investment in Scale AI Sparks Google’s Move to End Partnership Amid Fierce AI Race
June 17, 2025 – Scale AI, a startup established in 2016 with a focus on safety, AI alignment, and evaluation services, has recently found itself at the center of a tech industry storm. Last week, the company confirmed a massive $14.3 billion investment from Meta AI. However, this infusion of capital has reportedly caused friction…
WWDC25 Snub: Apple’s AI Head John Giannandrea Faces Demotion
June 16, 2025 – During this year’s WWDC25 event, the absence of John Giannandrea, the head of Apple’s artificial intelligence division, stirred up significant buzz within the tech industry. Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has shed light on the situation, suggesting that Giannandrea is gradually stepping away from Apple’s core management team and might even be…