Sam Altman says benefits of AI justify accepting risks for public access
Scott Kupor, vice chair of the AI Task Force, analyzes President Donald Trump’s recently established AI Task Force at the White House. They detail regulatory oversight, congressional concerns, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the…
Epstein files: whistleblower Simon Andriesz dies after revealing links to Howard Lutnick
Top line Simon Andriesz, a whistleblower who revealed links in the Epstein files between Jeffrey Epstein and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, has committed suicide, The Banker reports, renewing scrutiny of Lutnick and his business ties to Epstein.…
New Steve Hilton ad called ‘creepy’
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is angering conservatives with a new online ad that racked up millions of views over the weekend. The ad was released last week and depicts two women sitting on a bed in front of a pride flag while…
Sam Altman says he has to ‘punch’ Elon Musk ‘once in a while’
Sam Altman says you have to accept a certain level of drama if you want him and Elon Musk to work together. “I think every once in a while you have to punch a bully in the nose,” Altman told Vanity Fair in a lengthy interview. “And I also think…
CB Pat Surtain II and WR Pat Bryant suffered short-term ankle injuries
Cornerback Pat Surtain II and wide receiver Pat Bryant suffered short-term ankle injuries during Sunday’s loss to the 49ers, according to NFL Network’s top league insider Ian Rapoport. Surtain II left the field after suffering a non-contact…
TikTok rolls out AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout
TikTok on Monday announced the launch of an AI shopping assistant and a new in-app payment feature that allows users to purchase directly from brands. TikTok describes its new shopping assistant as a conversational AI agent designed to help users…
Ninja Theory begins laying off staff, according to employee posts
Ninja Theory has started laying off employees. That’s according to Chris Kerr, editor-in-chief of Game Developer News, who spotted posts from affected staff on LinkedIn. Xbox announced on September 22 that it was proposing the closure of Ninja…
Wealth tax would ‘ruin California,’ warns Reagan adviser Art Laffer
Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer discusses California’s billionaire wealth tax during an appearance on “Varney & Co.” California voters are set to vote on a one-time billionaire wealth tax, a proposal that former Reagan…
Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 – BBC News Africa
Writer and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86. BBC Jeffrey Archer, novelist whose real life rivaled his thrillers, dies at 86 The New York Times Jeffrey Archer, former conservative politician and novelist, has died aged 86. The Guardian…
13-year-old California boy is in dire condition after contracting a rare disease
A California boy who was once a healthy, football-loving teenager is now fighting to regain the use of his legs after a seemingly harmless mosquito bite triggered a devastating medical nightmare. Joseph Vasquez, 13, of Long Beach, has been bedridden at…