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OpenAI doubles down on decision to fire three AI safety researchers
OpenAI is standing firm on its decision to fire three safety researchers after an investigation found they committed "a significant breach of trust." In a post on X on Friday, the company said...
SpaceX wants to become a ‘major mobile carrier’ with low-band spectrum acquisition
SpaceX has revealed its plans to become a major mobile carrier.
Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute their dismissals in open letter
Three OpenAI researchers said their firings may have a 'chilling' effect on employees.
Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits
Microsoft bundled its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions last year, but it only allowed the primary account holder to access the AI benefits. Now,...
Michigan Self-Excluded Players Lack Protection on Offshore Sites
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators accused of offering casino games, sweepstakes-style games or sports betting to Michigan residents...
NFL Flags Sports Integrity Risks in Prediction Market Dispute
The NFL has filed an amicus brief backing New Jersey’s petition for Supreme Court intervention, asking the justices to clarify whether states can regulate sports prediction contracts or whether...
Apple reportedly plans touchscreen MacBook and iPad Mini launch for this month
The wait to (literally) get your hands on the tech may almost be over.
US plans livestream of execution by firing squad
The United States' execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, anonymous officials from the Defense Department told the BBC and Associated Press. The planned execution of Nidal Hasan,...
No one wants to be “Data Center Dave”
Amazon Web Services data center in Stone Ridge, Virginia. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling...
Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects
Anthropic's offering to help open-source projects track down security vulnerabilities with a new service called OSS Scanner. It says open-source projects that opt-in will get "thorough, periodic...