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05.10 / 20:17
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Bitwise Launches New Web3 ETF as Crypto Markets Rebound
Hoping to capitalize on the rebounding crypto markets, San Francisco-based crypto index fund provider Bitwisehas rolled out BWEB, a new Web3 exchange-traded fund (ETF).
16.04 / 06:25
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Altman attack suspect called for ‘Luigi-ing Tech CEOs’ in online messages
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.SAN FRANCISCO—Months before his arrest for allegedly attempting to murder the chief executive of OpenAI, Daniel Moreno-Gama suggested “Luigi’ing some tech CEOs” in an internet chat.The Texas college student casually referenced Luigi Mangione, the accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, during an online conversation with producers of “The Last Invention” podcast, according to screenshots shared with The Wall Street Journal. They wanted to interview him for a series on artificial intelligence.In January, Moreno-Gama recorded the interview, detailing his path from curious internet nerd to a crusader obsessed with AI’s dangers.
31.03 / 16:45
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Jamie Dimon has a plan for JPMorgan to rescue the American dream
a $30 billion racial equity commitment after the murder of George Floyd and a $2.5 trillion climate change plan in 2021.Now, the bank is committing to adding three million new small-business customers, on top of seven million today. And it wants to lend them up to $80 billion over the next 10 years, through loans and support for community-oriented banks and investment funds.
06.04 / 12:47
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A billionaire’s son and first-time novelist satirizes his own people
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Daniel Breyer didn’t have to go far to observe the ultra-wealthy for his first novel. In “Smokebirds," a social satire out Tuesday that explores the dark side of inherited riches, Breyer observes the psyche of the elite from his own privileged perch.
25.03 / 13:05
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United Airlines flight from LA to Shanghai forced to turn back after pilot forgets passport
United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai was forced to turn around two hours into its journey after a pilot forgot their passport. The flight had to be diverted to San Francisco due to the issue. This caused significant delays for the passengers. As per reports, the flight UA 198 departed from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Saturday, March 22 at around 2 pm local time. The flight was bound for China’s largest city. However, mid-flight it was discovered that one of the pilots did not have their passport, which would make it impossible for the plane to enter China. A People report stated that the aircraft was then diverted to San Francisco, where it landed at 5:05 pm (local time).
14.03 / 03:13
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News Corp sued by Brave Software, a Google search engine rival
Rupert Murdoch's company for when readers are directed to copyrighted articles from the Wall Street Journal and New York Post. In a Wednesday night complaint filed in San Francisco federal court, Brave said News Corp sent a cease-and-desist letter threatening litigation and demanding compensation for the alleged misappropriation of copyrighted articles by «scraping» its websites and indexing their content. Brave countered that it is «fair use» to index website content, «which all search engine operators must do to exist.»
12.03 / 21:55
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Delete these texts Apple or Android device before it is too late! Here's what the FBI is saying
Cybercriminals have registered more than 10,000 malicious domains to fuel these scams, which impersonate unpaid toll bills or missed delivery notifications. Victims receive urgent texts claiming they owe payments, complete with links to fake websites designed to steal credit card details, bank information, and personal data for identity theft.
24.02 / 13:49
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AI nonprofit CEO says 'closed nature' of most artificial intelligence research hinders innovation
A year before Elon Musk helped start OpenAI in San Francisco, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen already had established his own nonprofit artificial intelligence research laboratory in Seattle
06.02 / 19:31
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Indian origin Saikat Chakrabarti, ex-aide of AOC, initiates bid to challenge former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the party primary for the seat she’s held for more than two decades
Saikat Chakrabarti, the former campaign manager and chief of staff for US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has declared that he would challenge long-time Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi for her San Francisco seat, reported The Hill.
20.01 / 14:11
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Beaten down under Biden, big pharma hopes for new chapter under Trump
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The past two years have been punishing for the biotech and pharma space. As Wall Street chased the artificial-intelligence boom, drugmakers were left behind, with pharma stocks trading at a major discount to the broader market.
16.01 / 07:29
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NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise robotaxis
U.S. automobile safety regulators are closing their preliminary investigation into General Motors’ Cruise robotaxis without taking further action
29.12 / 15:17
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Suchir Balaji's mother Poornima alleges the Open AI researcher was murdered in cold-blood
Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old Indian American researcher and former OpenAI employee, was tragically found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26, 2024. The San Francisco Chief Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a suicide. Despite this, Suchir's family has raised questions about the circumstances, urging a thorough investigation.
22.12 / 08:01
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Ex-OpenAI engineer who raised legal concerns about the technology he helped build has died
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who helped train the artificial intelligence systems behind ChatGPT and later said he believed those practices violated copyright law, has died, according to his parents and San Francisco officials. He was 26.
19.12 / 15:49
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Thousands of Amazon workers strike during pre-Christmas rush
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Thousands of Amazon.com workers went on strike Thursday during the crucial run-up to Christmas over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to recognize the Teamsters labor union. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union that represents the Amazon employees, called the action the largest ever strike against Amazon by U.S.
19.12 / 11:27
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Teamsters union launches historic nationwide strike against Amazon: 'Paying the price'
Liz Bentley Associates President and founder Liz Bentley discusses the benefits of remote work as some businesses push for their employees to return to the office full-time.
14.12 / 06:37
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Who was Suchir Balaji? Elon Musk’s cryptic reaction to Open AI scholar’s suicide goes viral
OpenAI scholar Suchir Balaji has sent shockwaves throughout the Internet. The 26-year-old was found dead in his San Francisco apartment. “The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has identified the decedent as Suchir Balaji, 26, of San Francisco. The manner of death has been determined to be suicide,” a spokesperson said in a statement to TechCrunch. “The OCME has notified the next-of-kin and has no further comment or reports for publication at this time.” Billionaire Elon Musk, known for his ongoing rivalry with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, responded to the development with a mysterious «hmm» post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
14.12 / 06:37
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Who was Suchir Balaji? The former OpenAI researcher who called out AI's legal grey areas
Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former researcher at OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26, 2024, a day after Thanksgiving. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed that the cause of death was suicide, with no foul play suspected. Balaji’s tragic death has left the tech community in shock, especially given his high-profile departure from OpenAI earlier in the year due to his ethical concerns about the company’s AI practices.
14.12 / 03:09
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OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco apartment
Suchir Balaji, a former researcher at OpenAI and a whistleblower who raised concerns about copyright breaches in the development of generative AI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. According to the San Francisco police and Medical Examiner's Office, the 26-year-old’s death has been ruled a suicide, with no evidence of foul play. Balaji’s passing has added urgency to the ongoing debates over the ethical and legal implications of AI development.
13.12 / 09:57
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The trouble with Elon Musk’s robotaxi dream
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Elon Musk’s choice of Warner Bros Studios for the long-anticipated launch of his robotaxi on October 10th was entirely appropriate. Hollywood’s film studios are as much a dream factory as Tesla, his electric-car company.
08.12 / 19:21
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The investment banks already hiring US interns... For 2026
If you, a young student and prospective-investment-banking-summer-intern, thought you were safe for the time being from having to begin the laborious research and preparation process to begin applying for 2026 banking internships, you were wrong. Very wrong.
05.12 / 18:29
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