Florida AG announces investigation into OpenAI over shooting that allegedly involved ChatGPT

ChatGPT had reportedly been used to plan the attack that killed two and injured five at Florida State University last April. The family of one victim has said that they plan to sue OpenAI over the incident.

OpenAI acquires TBPN, the buzzy founder-led business talk show

TBPN, Silicon Valley’s cult-favorite tech podcast, will operate independently, even as it’s overseen by chief political operative Chris Lehane.

OpenAI abandons yet another side quest: ChatGPT’s erotic mode

It’s only the latest of several side project that the AI startup has ditched over the past week.

A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters

Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industry.

Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks with OpenAI

Helion is reportedly negotiating a deal that would see it sell 12.5% of its power output to OpenAI.

Sam Altman’s thank-you to coders draws the memes

Altman expresses gratitude for people who knew how to write their code from scratch. The internet replies with salty jokes.

World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents

As AI agents take the reins for online shoppers, Sam Altman’s unconventional startup is looking to expand its verification offerings to support agentic commerce.

Your ChatGPT conversations could get spicy but not graphic

OpenAI clarifies its adult mode will allow erotic text conversations but keep a firm ban on generating explicit images, voice clones or video content as it works through technical delays and safety concerns.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei could still be trying to make a deal with Pentagon

Anthropic’s $200 million contract with the Department of Defense broke down due to disagreements over giving the military unrestricted access to its AI.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with ‘technical safeguards’

OpenAI’s CEO claims its new defense contract includes protections addressing the same issues that became a flashpoint for Anthropic.