How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman
Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.
Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman
In the second week of the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk’s motivations for bringing the suit were under scrutiny. Last week, Musk took the stand, alleging that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman had deceived him into donating $38 million to the company. He claimed that they’d promised to maintain…
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DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases
U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang fueled Russian government corruption, and allowed the gang’s leaders to avoid paying taxes and dodge the country’s military draft.
AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys
Braintrust, a startup that makes an “operating system for engineers building AI software,” notified customers that hackers broke into one of its Amazon cloud environments, and is asking customers to rotate their API keys.
The Quiet Work That Builds the Strongest Customer Relationships
How strong operational discipline and invisible execution turn reliability into a competitive advantage that unlocks faster growth, smoother launches and lasting customer trust.
This Growing Revenue Stream for Food Franchises Hit 26% Growth Last Year — And Many Are Missing It
Employers are using free meals to lure employees back to the office — franchises catering to this market are winning big.
Faking ‘Purpose’ Backfires — Here’s How to Stand on Your Principles Without Overselling
Before you commit to a big ad spend trumpeting your good works, hit pause.
‘Follow Your Passion’ Is Bad Advice, Says This Best-Selling Author. Here’s What You Should Do Instead.
The wildly successful author talks about breaking into new territory with his latest novel, “Young World,” and his best advice for dragging a personal project across the finish line.
OpenAI Is Reportedly Building an AI Phone — And Taking Aim at the iPhone
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that OpenAI will compete with Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy lines.
SpaceX may spend up to $119 billion on ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space company that also houses his AI company, xAI, is considering spending $55 billion, at least initially, to build a semiconductor factory in Texas, according to a filing with Grimes County.
DeepSeek could hit $45B valuation from its first investment round
In just a few weeks of talks, DeepSeek’s potential valuation has reportedly soared from $20 billion to $45 billion.