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Elon Musk Trolls His Way Into the OpenAI Drama
Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI but left after his own failed coup. Now he has shared an unsigned letter containing unverified accusations against the recently fired CEO, Sam Altman.
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Sam Altman’s Second Coming Sparks New Fears of the AI Apocalypse
Five days of chaos at OpenAI revealed weaknesses in the company’s self-governance. That worries people who believe AI poses an existential risk and proponents of AI regulation.
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REI's Get Up Get Out Sale has ended, but other retailers are still going strong. Take advantage of these discounts on our favorite outdoor gear.
Science
Here’s What’s Next for SpaceX’s Starship
A second Starship test flight advanced a bit farther than the first, with the rocket reaching the edge of space but blowing up soon after. Industry experts say it’s still a step forward.
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OpenAI’s Boardroom Drama Could Mess Up Your Future
OpenAI’s board ejected Sam Altman in an apparent attempt to preserve the company mission of keeping AI development safe. The ensuing drama, even after Altman’s return, did not inspire confidence.
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Brain Damages
US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Launch Fraud Investigation Into Elon Musk
A letter members of Congress sent to the SEC claims that Musk misled Neuralink investors in a post on X about the fate of monkeys used to test a brain-chip interface.
Man vs. Machine
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Twitter’s Former Head of Trust and Safety Finally Breaks Her Silence
From Israel vs. Hamas threats to Donald Trump’s “wild” posts, Del Harvey helped make the platform’s hardest content moderation calls for 13 years. Then she left in 2021 … and disappeared.
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Women in Science
Dr. Jessie Christiansen Wants to Help You Discover the Next Exoplanet
As project scientist on NASA’s Exoplanet Archive, Dr. Christiansen is a huge advocate for citizen science—and making sure anyone can be a planet hunter.
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Off Screen
30 Analog Gifts for People Who Need a Digital Detox
These gifts will help your special somebody turn off and tune out from the connected world.
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The Best Folding Phones
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
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Fatal Attraction
An IM Infatuation Turned to Romance. Then the Truth Came Out
He was a balding, middle-aged father of two posing as a strapping young marine. She was, 17, blond and looking for love online. Their digital deception was flirtatious—and fatal.
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