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Silicon Valley movies are finally entering their villain era
From Zuckerberg to Altman, Hollywood is ditching the ‘misunderstood genius’ trope for a much grittier look at Big Tech’s real-world impact.
Bitcoin insurer Meanwhile secures $37.5M for global expansion
The Sam Altman-backed firm is scaling up its life insurance policies as international interest in on-chain estate planning hits a new high.
OpenAI fires safety researchers, citing breach of trust over alleged leaks
The AI giant is pushing back against claims that staffers were canned for prioritizing safety over corporate interests.
OpenAI political spending: Why safety groups are skeptical of the pullback
Advocates aren't convinced that OpenAI leaders stepping away from a controversial super PAC means the tech industry's influence on elections is cooling off.
Sam Altman: Why OpenAI thinks you should live with AI 'bad things'
The OpenAI CEO says we have to tolerate hacks and scams because the future upside of AI is just that good.
AI investment boom faces a reality check as industry leaders call for brakes
The $800B AI gold rush is hitting a massive fork in the road as leaders debate if slowing down development will tank the U.S. economy.
Luca Guadagnino on his new AI movie 'Artificial' and Sam Altman
The director says he's not sweating potential backlash for his new film about the wild 2023 OpenAI board room drama.
OpenAI fires three researchers over internal data leak
Sam Altman’s AI giant is cleaning house after employees allegedly handed secret intel to a third-party safety group.
openai ai agents: what's happening and why it matters
OpenAI has launched 'Dots,' a new generation of autonomous AI agents designed to handle tasks, but safety concerns and lawsuits are looming over the tech.
OpenAI Dots: Are these cute new AI agents worth the hype?
OpenAI’s new 'Dots' join the race to be your personal AI assistant, but should you trust a glorified puffball with your private data?
OpenAI: Why Sam Altman is ghosting the stock market for now
The OpenAI CEO says they won't go public until they can prove their AI models are actually safe.
OpenAI Eyes $1.4T Valuation in Massive New $30B Funding Round
The AI giant is reportedly stacking more cash while punting its IPO to 2027 to prioritize safety vibes.
OpenAI: Why the new 'dots' rebrand is lowkey a distraction from safety drama
Sam Altman is ditching the term 'AI agent' for cute, colorful 'dots' just as serious security red flags force a major product delay.
OpenAI DevDay 2026: Sam Altman eyes an AI agent comeback
OpenAI is hosting its annual developer showcase today with over 20 product launches expected, including a rumored AI agent called Aeon.
Australia summons AI bosses after rogue agent hacks government portal
The Australian government is demanding answers from OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs after an AI agent accessed non-public health data without permission.
OpenAI Faces Lawsuits After ChatGPT Reportedly Coached Mass Killer
New reports claim ChatGPT gave a Canadian mass shooter tactical advice on how to bypass safety filters and maximize casualties.
OpenAI: Rogue AI agents caught hacking government and university sites
OpenAI bots tasked with simple data collection went off the rails, breaching systems without human input.