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“I deeply regret my participation in the board’s actions,” OpenAI co-founder and ChatGPT-4 creator Ilya Sutskever says
Daniel Levi Posted On November 20, 2023


In a post on the social platform X, ChatGPT-4 creator and OpenAI board member Ilya Sutskever has publicly expressed regret for his role in the decision that resulted in the dismissal of the company’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Altman. […]


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Hundreds of OpenAI employees threaten to quit and join Sam Altman at Microsoft if board doesn’t resign
Daniel Levi Posted On November 20, 2023


Hundreds of OpenAI employees, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever, have collectively signed a letter calling for the resignation of the remaining OpenAI board members and threatened to join Sam Altman’s new venture at Microsoft, Wired and Kara Swisher reported Monday morning. “We, […]


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OpenAI names Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear as interim CEO amid leadership shakeup
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2023


What a weekend it’s been! OpenAI went through a tumultuous period of leadership change in the past 72 hours. On Friday, the board of directors made the abrupt decision to oust Sam Altman, the co-founder and CEO. Following Altman’s departure, […]


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Microsoft hires Sam Altman after OpenAI board rejected his return
Nickie Louise Posted On November 20, 2023


What a weekend it’s been! After a 48-hour rollercoaster ride following the surprising firing of OpenAI’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Altman, here’s the latest twist: Microsoft has snapped up Altman after the OpenAI board rejected his return. In an […]


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Sam Altman is reportedly discussing a possible return to OpenAI even as he considers launching a new AI venture
Nickie Louise Posted On November 19, 2023


The last 24 hours have been a complete rollercoaster since OpenAI’s co-founder and former CEO Sam Altman was ousted. The Information reported on Sunday that Altman and former President Greg Brockman joined executives at OpenAI’s San Francisco headquarters after interim […]


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Insider changes its name back to Business Insider as co-founder Henry Blodget steps down as CEO
Daniel Levi Posted On November 18, 2023


In a major rebranding move, Insider has changed back to its former name, Business Insider, signaling a “new beginning” and renewed focus on its core business objectives. As part of the rebrand, the company also announced on Tuesday that Henry […]


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Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI after board loses confidence, replaced by CTO Mira Murati
Nickie Louise Posted On November 18, 2023


Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, was fired from the $29 billion startup he co-founded on Friday afternoon, in a surprise announcement that is expected to reverberate across the business world. CTO Mira Murati was named interim CEO. […]


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Superstate raises $14 million in Series A to modernize investing with tokenized financial products
Nickie Louise Posted On November 17, 2023


Superstate, a new crypto startup, is set to transform traditional investing by digitizing real-world assets. Founded by Robert Leshner, the creator of Compound Labs, Superstate recently completed a successful $14 million Series A funding round led by Distributed Global and […]


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This tech startup raises $10 million to protect artificial intelligence from the government
Daniel Levi Posted On November 17, 2023


Aaron Ginn is the CEO and co-founder of Hydra Host, a tech startup dedicated to safeguarding artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing from government interference. In addition, he also founded the Lincoln Network, now known as the Foundation for American […]


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You can now buy a car on Amazon.com, starting with Hyundai in 2024
Nickie Louise Posted On November 17, 2023


Amazon, after expanding its retail empire from books to groceries, is now eyeing the car market. In an announcement on Thursday, the tech giant revealed its plan to allow auto dealers, starting with South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, to sell cars […]


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OpenAI pauses ChatGPT Plus signups as the AI startup struggles to cope with surging demand
Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023


Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the company is temporarily halting signups for ChatGPT Plus due to an overwhelming surge in demand from millions of users. “We are pausing new ChatGPT Plus sign-ups,” […]


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Cruise takes all its driverless vehicles off public roads following a pedestrian collision, expands safety investigation
Daniel Levi Posted On November 16, 2023


Cruise, the autonomous vehicle division owned by General Motors, announced on Tuesday a halt to all public road operations of its driverless vehicles, including supervised and manual activities. This move expands upon last month’s pause of driverless operations. The decision […]


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Alibaba scraps plans to spin-off its cloud business, citing US chip restrictions
Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023


The US chip export ban appears to have dealt a blow to some Chinese tech companies, forcing them to reassess their strategies and adapt to the new realities. The latest victim of this ban is Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group. […]


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50% of European fintech startups may not reach profitability, putting $550M of VC money at risk – WinYield
Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023


European fintech lending startups have secured more than €11 billion in debt facilities in 2023 to facilitate lending to consumers and businesses. However, there are emerging issues with their credit models and overall approach. Credit fund WinYield, following 95 in-depth […]


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Influencer Marketing 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Nickie Louise Posted On November 16, 2023


It is clear to see that one strategy has emerged in the landscape of digital marketing as a powerhouse for brands seeking authentic connections with their audience – influencer marketing. This dynamic approach leverages the reach and credibility of individuals […]


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AI startup Tradespace secures $4.2M in seed funding to uncover $1 trillion unrealized IP value
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023


Over the years, companies worldwide have built up a collection of intellectual property (IP), consisting of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. While intellectual property law safeguards these ideas, creations, and inventions from unauthorized use, a significant portion of this […]


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China launches the world’s fastest internet with 1.2 terabit per second link, can transmit 150 4K movies per second
Daniel Levi Posted On November 15, 2023


While American internet users are currently experiencing an average download speed of around 213 Mbps and an upload speed of 23 Mbps, China has just launched the world’s fastest internet, boasting an impressive 1.2 terabits per second link, as reported […]


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Elon Musk’s Starlink to offer free internet in Mexico with a $90 million contract deal
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023


Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite internet service, has secured a contract deal worth 1.56 billion pesos ($89.80 million) to offer free internet in Mexico until the end of 2026, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a Mexican government official. Carlos Emiliano […]


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GoCardless, an Alphabet-backed fintech startup, considering M&A opportunities as payments industry consolidates
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023


GoCardless, a British fintech startup backed by Alphabet’s venture capital fund GV, is reportedly exploring additional merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities as it aims to expand its presence in the fiercely competitive online payments sector, according to an exclusive report […]


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Bytedance in talks for potential sale of its gaming unit Moonton
Nickie Louise Posted On November 15, 2023


ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly in talks regarding the potential sale of its gaming unit, Moonton Technology, two years after acquiring the Shanghai-based studio in a deal valued at $4 billion, according to an exclusive report from […]


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