Comerica Bank is facing allegations that it systematically mistreated millions of mostly disabled and older customers, including those receiving federal benefits. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday that it is suing the bank for failing to provide phone service to 3.4 million “Direct Express” card holders, who are primarily unbanked individuals. The … Read more
A technical issue has caused a website to go down due to an excessive number of requests. The error message “429 Too Many Requests” was displayed on the site’s homepage, indicating that the server had reached its limit. The cause of this issue is unclear, but it’s believed to be related to a sudden surge … Read more
OpenAI’s new partnership with Anduril marks a significant shift in the company’s stance on military use of its technology. In less than a year, OpenAI’s rules for using its models were relaxed, allowing collaboration with the Pentagon on cybersecurity and disaster relief efforts. Today, the company is announcing that it will deploy AI on the … Read more
Super Micro Computer Inc. received a letter from Nasdaq Inc. granting the company additional time to become compliant with listing rules, easing concerns about delisting. The extension allows Super Micro until February 25 to file its financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30 and its quarterly report for results in the period ended … Read more
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, downplayed concerns about the existential risks of superintelligent AI during a recent interview at the New York Times’ Dealbook Summit. When asked if he has faith that governments will regulate AI to avoid its potential dangers, Altman replied that he believes researchers will figure out how to address these … Read more
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to close out its 2024 Pay-Per-View schedule with a highly anticipated main event. On December 7, champion Alexandre Pantoja will defend his UFC flyweight title against Japanese sensation Kai Asakura in the UFC 310 main event. In the co-main event, undefeated welterweight contenders Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado … Read more
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics 111-105, completing a three-game sweep of their season series. The decisive victory came in front of a raucous sellout crowd at TD Garden. Bucks coach Doc Rivers expressed confidence in his team’s improvement, saying they have a “big stretch” where they will get better. He hopes to meet … Read more
Scientists have created the world’s first mechanical qubit, a tiny system that stores quantum information using vibrations in a precisely engineered sapphire crystal. This breakthrough could lead to ultra-precise gravity-sensing technology and new methods for maintaining stability in quantum computers. Qubits are fundamental units of quantum information, which can exist as 0, 1, or a … Read more
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’ sudden resignation has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry. The board is now racing to appoint a new leader by 2025, with several internal and external candidates in the mix. One name that’s generating significant buzz is Luca Maestri, Apple’s Chief Financial Officer. Maestri brings a unique blend of experience from … Read more
OpenAI has released its most advanced AI model yet, called o1, with limited access available for paying users. The company touted the model’s “complex reasoning” capabilities, but a recent demo showcasing the model’s strengths revealed it to be almost useless. The demo involved asking the model to provide instructions on how to build a wooden … Read more