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Nov 21 2023
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OpenAI Investors Keep Pushing for Sam Altman’s Return
Top investors were still pushing to reinstate Sam Altman to his CEO role at OpenAI as the future of the artificial-intelligence company remained in jeopardy.
The talks continued Monday as much of OpenAI’s staff threatened to quit if the board didn’t restore Altman to power, according to a person familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s rivals were making public overtures to any
Wall Street Journal (News)
Nov 21 2023
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Company that created ChatGPT is thrown into turmoil after Microsoft hires its ousted CEO
The company that created ChatGPT was thrown into turmoil Monday after Microsoft hired its ousted CEO and many employees threatened to follow him in a conflict that centered in part on how to build artificial intelligence that’s smarter than humans.
The developments followed a weekend of drama that shocked the AI field and fueled speculation about the future of OpenAI, which named a new
Associated Press
Nov 21 2023
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OpenAI in ‘intense discussions’ to prevent staff exodus if Sam Altman isn’t reinstated as CEO
OpenAI execs are reportedly having “intense discussions” on how to prevent a staff exodus following the surprise ouster of CEO Sam Altman — who has since accepted a gig at Microsoft.
On Monday, more than 700 of the startup behind ChatGPT’s 770 staff signed a letter threatening to quit if the board doesn’t reinstate Altman. That prompted OpenAI’s Vice President of Global Affairs, Anna
New York Post (News)
Nov 07 2023
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What WeWork Can Teach Every Business About Launching New Ventures
It was the dazzling unicorn of the last decade’s venture capital boom, capturing the zeitgeist of a new way of working and riding it to a $47 billion valuation. But WeWork never came close to actually working. Now, the flexible workspace provider has filed for bankruptcy, sealing its journey from tech darling to poster child for overhyped startups. The company’s fate isn’t just a cautionary
Forbes
Jan 10 2017
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This education startup is teaching kids how to spot fake news
Jennifer Coogan puts it bluntly: If adults can't be trusted to spot fake news, how can we expect kids to know when they're getting duped?
Insider
Nov 07 2023
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WeWork’s Rise To $47 Billion—And Fall To Bankruptcy: A Timeline
Coworking space startup WeWork filed for bankruptcy Monday after years of losses and turmoil—a steep fall from its peak valuation of $47 billion in 2019, making it one of the most valuable startups in the US at the time. WeWork has $15 billion worth of assets but $18.6 billion in debt, according to the Wall Street Journal. It also reportedly owes almost $100 million “in unpaid rent and lease
Forbes
Sep 26 2016
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How This Startup Helps People Find Common Political Ground
AllSides CEO John Gable explains our balanced news service.
Entrepreneur Magazine
Feb 04 2020
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Chaos in Iowa shines spotlight on progressive tech start-up Shadow
The delayed result from the Iowa Democratic caucus in the US has put the spotlight on a start-up called Shadow, which is part of a wider effort by veterans of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign to boost the party’s use of technology.
While there has been no official explanation of the problems that befell the start of the Democratic presidential race, a number of precincts in Iowa had
Financial Times
Nov 14 2023
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Canoo has built its first electric vehicles in Oklahoma
A startup electric vehicle company has manufactured its first vehicles in Oklahoma, officials said. State officials said Monday they plan to purchase Canoo’s first three made-in-Oklahoma vehicles when they’re delivered to the state later this year. Canoo officials said in a press release that they had already delivered the electric vehicles, but spokespeople with the Governor’s Office and
The Oklahoman
Nov 16 2023
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Elon Musk boosts antisemitic tweet, claims ADL and other groups push ‘anti-white’ messaging
Tesla, SpaceX, and X Corp. leader Elon Musk issued a spate of arguably bigoted tweets on Wednesday that spurred a critical backlash online.
First, Musk drew attention to and agreed with an antisemitic conspiracy theory, and then directly accused “Jewish communities,” the nonprofit Anti-Defamation League, and minorities of what he called “anti-white” messaging and views, without giving
CNBC