The Seattle Mariners have re-signed infielder Jorge Polanco to a one-year deal worth $7 million, with a vesting option for another year based on plate appearances. The total guaranteed money would increase to $7.75 million if the option is exercised in 2026. Polanco, 31, will primarily play third base, which could see him return to … Read more
Apple may resume advertising on Elon Musk’s X platform after pausing it over a year ago due to brand safety concerns. According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is increasing its ad spending on X and has sparked discussions about Apple reconsidering its pause. Amazon pulled back from X ads last year amid concerns over … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers (26-19) are set to face the Washington Wizards (6-40) at Capital One Arena in Washington on Thursday, January 30. The Wizards suffered a blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors last night, while the Lakers snapped their four-game win streak against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Wizards have lost five straight games at … Read more
Actress Karla Sofía Gascón is facing backlash after past comments on social media were resurfaced, sparking controversy over her views on Muslim culture and diversity. The 52-year-old Spanish star was nominated for Best Actress Oscar earlier this month, becoming the first openly transgender actress to receive the nod. Gascón’s since-deleted posts on X (formerly known … Read more
The US Copyright Office has issued guidance on protecting authorship rights for humans producing works assisted by AI. The guidance clarifies that no new laws are needed, and existing law can resolve questions of copyrightability when it comes to AI-generated works. Over 10,000 commenters weighed in on the issue, with some seeking stronger protections for … Read more
SoftBank Group is leading a funding round of up to $40 billion for artificial intelligence developer OpenAI, valuing the company at $300 billion. The deal, which includes convertible notes, comes as Chinese startup DeepSeek has launched an inexpensive AI model that has challenged expectations on AI development costs. OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, is valued at … Read more
Commercials for Super Bowl LIX have sold out, with at least 10 spots selling for a record-breaking $8 million each, according to reports. Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch initially stated that the ad spots were sold at “record pricing” in November. However, as spots dwindled, prices increased significantly, with some reports suggesting an increase of nearly … Read more
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has complained that Chinese rivals are using its work to rapidly develop their own artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including a new app called DeepSeek that can emulate ChatGPT’s performance at a significantly lower cost. The emergence of DeepSeek has raised concerns about data theft and intellectual property rights. OpenAI believes … Read more
Uganda has confirmed a new outbreak of the Sudan virus, which falls under the Ebola virus family. The World Health Organization (WHO) is sending senior public health experts and staff from its country office to support the response efforts. This is Uganda’s first Ebola outbreak in two years, and the ninth time the virus has … Read more
Emmanuel Macron has made a calculated move to boost his public image by investing in the renovation of the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris. The plan, which was quietly announced on January 28, involves the construction of a new entrance by 2031 and the relocation of the Mona Lisa to a secure area beneath the … Read more