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OpenAI Staff Affirm CEO Sam Altman’s Openness to Feedback Amid Past Controversies
Big Tech

OpenAI Staff Affirm CEO Sam Altman’s Openness to Feedback Amid Past Controversies

OpenAI employees defend CEO Sam Altman’s responsiveness to internal criticism, highlighting a culture that encourages open dialogue despite leadership challenges.

Bitcoin Investors Anticipate Potential Drop Toward $42,400 Amid Weak Buying Pressure
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Investors Anticipate Potential Drop Toward $42,400 Amid Weak Buying Pressure

Bitcoin’s recent decline reflects profit-taking and reduced leverage, with some investors awaiting a deeper price correction near $42,400 before increasing exposure.

Twelve States Challenge Paramount’s $81 Billion Warner Bros. Merger Over Competition Concerns
Corporate Power

Twelve States Challenge Paramount’s $81 Billion Warner Bros. Merger Over Competition Concerns

Twelve states, led by California, filed a lawsuit to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust risks and potential harm to consumers and movie theaters.

Leading Economists Urge Immediate Action on AI’s Economic Impact and Job Displacement
AI & Tech Regulation

Leading Economists Urge Immediate Action on AI’s Economic Impact and Job Displacement

Over 200 economists and AI experts warn that unchecked AI growth could disrupt labor markets and demand urgent institutional measures to guide its development.

California Attorney General Leads Multistate Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Corporate Power

California Attorney General Leads Multistate Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

California and 11 other states challenge the $110 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing threats to competition, content diversity, and consumer costs.

Fed’s Waller Advises Against Forward Guidance Amid Uncertain AI Impact on Economy
Markets & Macro

Fed’s Waller Advises Against Forward Guidance Amid Uncertain AI Impact on Economy

Federal Reserve’s Waller cautions that now is not the right moment for forward guidance, highlighting evolving job markets and potential AI-driven shifts in financial conditions.

Gauntlet Secures $125 Million to Expand Global Crypto Vault Services
Crypto & Fintech

Gauntlet Secures $125 Million to Expand Global Crypto Vault Services

Gauntlet Networks raised $125 million in Series C funding to enhance its crypto vault infrastructure and broaden its reach in institutional digital asset management worldwide.

Merger Between Paramount and Warner Bros Faces Legal Challenge Threatening $111 Billion Deal
Corporate Power

Merger Between Paramount and Warner Bros Faces Legal Challenge Threatening $111 Billion Deal

Eleven states have filed a lawsuit to block the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger, potentially delaying the deal past a costly September deadline.

India’s Inflation Exceeds RBI Target as Food and Fuel Prices Rise
Markets & Macro

India’s Inflation Exceeds RBI Target as Food and Fuel Prices Rise

Inflation in India rose above the Reserve Bank’s target for the first time in over a year, driven by higher food and fuel costs amid uneven rainfall and global energy pressures.

Apple Rumored to Launch M7 Ultra Chip with Unprecedented 1.5TB Memory Capacity
Big Tech

Apple Rumored to Launch M7 Ultra Chip with Unprecedented 1.5TB Memory Capacity

Apple plans to leapfrog its chip lineup with the M7 Ultra, boasting up to 1.5 terabytes of unified memory to boost AI performance and rival top GPU makers.