OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes that upcoming advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) will be more impactful than people anticipate. In an interview at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Altman shared his predictions for the industry’s future, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. Altman expects to see the first examples of artificial general intelligence (AGI) by … Read more
President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Gail Slater to lead the antitrust division at the Justice Department, a post that would oversee lawsuits against Google and Apple over their dominance in search and advertising technology. If confirmed, Slater would be responsible for enforcing antitrust laws and ensuring fair competition in these sectors. Slater, a veteran … Read more
Sylvester Stallone has spoken out about his past breakup with ex-wife Jennifer Flavin in a 1994 letter sent via FedEx. During an interview with Sean Hannity, the Rocky star confirmed that he did send Flavin a six-page handwritten letter after they dated for six years. Stallone called himself a “coward” for not having the conversation … Read more
A 57-year-old Russian woman, Svetlana Dali, was arrested at New York’s JFK Airport after stowing away on a Delta Air Lines flight from Paris. The incident occurred during the busiest Thanksgiving travel season ever, with over 18 million passengers screened at TSA security checkpoints. According to authorities, Dali bypassed multiple checkpoints and managed to hide … Read more
Apple will finally launch its next-generation iPhone SE in early 2025, aiming to regain ground lost in the competitive mid-range smartphone market. The new model needs to surpass current competitors like Galaxy A series, Nothing Phones, OnePlus Nords, and Pixel 8a. The updated iPhone SE must be equipped with advanced technologies such as generative AI … Read more
Amazon is doubling down on its winning formula for e-commerce dominance, focusing on low prices, wide selection, and convenience to propel a new AI strategy from its Amazon Web Services division. The tech titan has been unveiling crucial pieces of its AI plan at its flagship AWS Re:Invent conference in Las Vegas. At the center … Read more
A 12,800-year-old skull found in Montana has provided new evidence that early Americans hunted mammoths and other giant mammals to oblivion, contributing to their mass extinction. A study analyzing the ancient bones of a young child suggests that humans were the main drivers of Pleistocene extinctions. Scientists have debated the cause of the megafauna’s disappearance … Read more
Intel’s interim co-CEO David Zinsner has stated that the company’s next CEO will have both foundry and product experience. Zinsner made this comment at a UBS technology conference, adding that Intel’s core strategy remains intact despite recent challenges. The new CEO is expected to address the company’s struggles in its manufacturing business. Intel’s shares have … Read more
Marvell Technology’s shares surged to a record high on Wednesday, reaching $118 as the company surpassed a market capitalization of $100 billion for the first time. The semiconductor firm’s strong earnings report and expansion with Amazon on cloud software and hardware were key drivers of the surge. Marvell’s third-quarter revenue of $1.52 billion exceeded analyst … Read more
Syrian rebels have staged their biggest advance in years, capturing Aleppo – the country’s largest city before the war. This rapid move has left President Bashar al-Assad and his allies stunned and is further destabilizing a region already ravaged by conflict. The rebels’ assault on Aleppo began last week, with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led … Read more