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There's a secret WhatsApp group chat with more than 100 Silicon Valley CEOs in it and even they didn't know what Sam Altman did to get fired

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

There's a secret WhatsApp group chat with more than 100 Silicon Valley CEOs in it and even they didn't know what Sam Altman did to get fired

Over 100 Silicon Valley CEOs were engaged in a private WhatsApp group chat speculating about Sam Altman's firing from OpenAI. The chat included tech titans such as Mark Zuckerberg and Drew Houston. Altman, who was ousted as the CEO of OpenAI, was later reinstated, but the exact reason for his removal remains unknown. OpenAI has appointed lawyers to review the events leading to Altman's firing.

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Microsoft offers jobs to OpenAI employees

Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times · 1y ago

Microsoft offers jobs to OpenAI employees

Recent reports from insiders of OpenAI is that Microsoft has offered jobs to all OpenAI employees who are willing to join after their lost confidence in their board which fired Sam Altman. This could lead to a free-fall of the hot OpenAI and chat-GPT. Speculations are that Microsoft will launch its own wing to compete with OpenAI's chat-GPT.

Altman drives ₹16-cr Koenigsegg car, Musk reacts as tweet says his firm is 'non-profit'

Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times · 1y ago

Altman drives ₹16-cr Koenigsegg car, Musk reacts as tweet says his firm is 'non-profit'

A video surfaced showing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman driving limited edition Koenigsegg Regera, which is one of the world's most exclusive and expensive hypercars. Sharing the video, Tesla Owners Silicon Valley tweeted, "How did OpenAI become a for-profit business when it was a non-profit?" Billionaire Elon Musk replied, "Great question." The car is said to be worth over ₹16 crore.

WhatsApp working on secret code feature for locked chats on Android

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

WhatsApp working on secret code feature for locked chats on Android

WhatsApp is beta testing a new secret code feature for locked chats on Android. This feature allows users to hide the entry point for locked chats, enhancing privacy and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive conversations. By entering a secret code in the search bar, users can access these chats instead of having them appear in the chat list. Additionally, WhatsApp has added a new option to hide IP addresses during calls, enhancing user privacy and preventing others from deducing their general location.

OpenAI, Sam Altman, and ChatGPT: everything you need to know - The Verge

The Verge

The Verge · 8m ago

OpenAI, Sam Altman, and ChatGPT: everything you need to know - The Verge

OpenAI experienced a leadership shake-up with three different CEOs in less than a week before ultimately reinstating its co-founder and original CEO, Sam Altman. This occurred just a year after the successful launch of ChatGPT, a popular AI application. The changes caused turmoil within the company, resulting in employees threatening to leave for other opportunities. Altman, along with co-founder Greg Brockman, returned alongside a revamped board of directors. However, this was not without controversy, as co-founder Elon Musk filed a lawsuit alleging that OpenAI's focus on profit compromised its original goal of developing beneficial artificial general intelligence technology.

Sam Altman once considered presidential run, now signals openness to Trump: Vanity Fair report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Sam Altman once considered presidential run, now signals openness to Trump: Vanity Fair report

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who once joked about entering politics if Trump won the 2016 US election, has shifted his stance and shown support for Trump. Altman’s recent comments on social media highlight a change in perspective, acknowledging potential benefits under Trump’s leadership. This evolution coincides with Trump’s $500 billion AI initiative, Stargate, involving OpenAI. Altman’s stance reflects a broader trend in Silicon Valley, where tech leaders are aligning more with national policy.

Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates new WhatsApp Search feature: Know how it works

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates new WhatsApp Search feature: Know how it works

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to search for specific messages based on dates, streamlining the chat experience. The search-by-date feature is now available on various platforms, including Android, iOS, Mac, and WhatsApp Web. Users can also filter conversations by media type, making it easier to find specific confirmations or shared media. WhatsApp is also developing additional features like Chat Filters and Favorites, while a potential update for Android could enable users to set a default upload quality for media files.

Sam Altman, Peak XV fund AI startup founded by two Indian-origin teens

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sam Altman, Peak XV fund AI startup founded by two Indian-origin teens

Induced, an AI startup founded by two Indian-origin teenagers in Silicon Valley, has raised $2.3 million in a seed funding round. The funding was led by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, and Peak XV Partners. Induced has developed an AI-powered browser that enables the automation of workflows requiring real-time reasoning or dynamic judgement. The startup was also part of AI Grant's accelerator program for AI startups, and has received backing from several angel investors.

Silicon Valley's Elite Rewrite the Aging Narrative

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 1y ago

Silicon Valley's Elite Rewrite the Aging Narrative

Silicon Valley billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel are investing significant amounts of money in anti-aging research. Altman has invested $180 million in Retro BioScience, while Bezos has invested $3 billion in Altos Labs. These investments highlight a growing interest in extending human life and challenging the inevitability of aging. The anti-aging market is expected to reach $421.4 billion by 2030, driven by an aging population and increasing awareness of anti-aging products and services. Despite challenges, such as translating animal studies to humans, the future looks promising for age reversal research.

OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya should join Tesla or xAI: Musk

Inshorts · 1y ago

OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya should join Tesla or xAI: Musk

OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, who was on the board that fired CEO Sam Altman, should join Tesla or xAI, Elon Musk said. His remark comes on a report that claimed Ilya has become invisible at OpenAI since the return of Altman. In his first message after returning as CEO, Altman said, "Ilya will no longer serve on the board."

Meet Emmett Shear, OpenAI’s ‘Highly Intelligent, Socially Awkward’ Interim CEO

Wired · 1y ago

Meet Emmett Shear, OpenAI’s ‘Highly Intelligent, Socially Awkward’ Interim CEO

Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, has been appointed as interim CEO of OpenAI following the recent ouster of CEO Sam Altman. Shear, known for being a Silicon Valley engineer type, brings experience in building Twitch into a successful video game streaming platform. However, there are concerns about his communication skills and management approach. Shear's appointment has caused confusion and skepticism, with some questioning the direction of OpenAI. Despite criticisms, some believe that Shear's ethical core and intelligence make him a good fit for the role.

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