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Artificial Intelligence

Pentagon Tested OpenAI Models Via Microsoft Despite Military Ban

OpenAI's relationship with the U.S. military has been marked by shifting policies, including the removal of an explicit military ban…

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AI & Tech

Anthropic CEO Accuses OpenAI of ‘Straight Up Lies’ Over Military Deal

Anthropic's CEO publicly accused OpenAI of dishonesty regarding a military contract, calling its safety assurances "straight up lies" and "safety…

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Artificial Intelligence

How a Startup Plans to Stop Lightning, and OpenAI’s Pentagon Deal

Skyward Wildfire, a new startup, has secured funding to develop a secretive technology for preventing wildfires by stopping lightning strikes,…

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AI & Tech

The AI-Government Partnership Gap: No Clear Path Forward

OpenAI's acceptance of a Pentagon contract exposes a critical unpreparedness in the AI industry and government for navigating the ethical…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI’s Pentagon Deal Realizes Anthropic’s AI Fears

The Pentagon's partnership with OpenAI and its punitive campaign against Anthropic highlight a critical conflict over the ethics of military…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI Details New Pentagon Partnership Agreement

OpenAI's rushed partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense has sparked ethical debate, with critics questioning the integrity of the…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI’s Shift on Military AI Surveillance

OpenAI's Pentagon deal, framed around "any lawful use," allows broad military AI applications, contrasting with rivals like Anthropic that sought…

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AI & Tech

Awkward AI Summit Moment Between Altman and Amodei

A public gesture of unity at a tech summit backfired, as OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei refused to…

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenClaw Founder Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI

Sam Altman announced that Peter Steinberger, creator of the AI agent OpenClaw, has joined OpenAI, highlighting his vision for a…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI Tests Ads in Free ChatGPT and Plus Versions

OpenAI is testing contextual ads in ChatGPT for select free and Go users in the U.S., while excluding all paid…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI’s GPT-4o Backlash Reveals AI Companion Dangers

OpenAI's decision to retire its GPT-4o model has sparked intense user protest, revealing the deep emotional attachments and psychological dependencies…

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Artificial Intelligence

Sam Altman Slams Elon Musk in Fiery X Posts

The public dispute between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk has escalated, with Altman posting pointed allegations on X…

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Health

Chinese Startup Aims for Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface

A Chinese startup named Gestala is pioneering a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound, aiming to both stimulate and eventually read…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI’s First Device: AI Earbuds Coming in 2026

OpenAI is entering the consumer hardware market, planning to unveil its first device, a screen-free, "peaceful and calm" alternative to…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI Backs Sam Altman’s Brain-Computer Startup Merge Labs

OpenAI has made a major strategic investment in Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup founded by its CEO Sam Altman,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Silicon Valley’s Messiest Breakup Heads to Court

A federal judge has rejected motions to dismiss, sending the legal dispute between OpenAI, Microsoft, and Elon Musk to a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s AI Gadget Could Rival AirPods

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Apple designer Jony Ive are reportedly collaborating on an AI-powered audio device, codenamed "Sweetpea," intended…

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Artificial Intelligence

The Global Surge of Billion-Dollar Data Centers

The rise of generative AI is driving a historic, multi-billion dollar investment cycle in a new generation of specialized, purpose-built…

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Artificial Intelligence

Is the AI Bubble Real? What You Need to Know

The AI market shows signs of a speculative bubble, with industry leaders like Google's CEO acknowledging market "irrationality" and cautioning…

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AI & Tech

Sam Altman’s Hype: A Brief History

Sam Altman's confident public narratives about AI's potential have been instrumental in shaping industry investment and public expectations, framing speculative…

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