Wednesday Notes: OpenAI, James Whitner, Bad Boy Records Sued and more

Behind the Scenes of Altman's Showdown at OpenAI
Behind the Scenes of Sam Altman’s Showdown at OpenAI
A fired CEO, middle-finger emojis and the battle royale over the future of artificial intelligence.
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Inside the Coup at OpenAI
After a chaotic week at the artificial intelligence company, Sam Altman was reinstated as C.E.O.

Feds: James Whitner, Owner of Social Status & A Ma Maniere, Involved in Multi-Million Dollar International Money Laundering Scheme
Feds: James Whitner of Social Status, A Ma Maniere Involved in Money Laundering | Nice Kicks
Federal agents allege that a owner of Social Status played a central role in an international money laundering operation totaling $32 Million.

Former Bad Boy President, Label Sued for Sexual Assault, Negligence
Former Bad Boy President, Label Sued for Sexual Assault, Negligence
Former Bad Boy President Harve Pierre and the record label have been sued for sexual assault and negligence

Biden’s gaffes no laughing matter
Biden’s gaffes no laughing matter
President Biden turned 81 on Monday, and another flip of the calendar accentuated the attacks about his age.

Online shopping’s convenience isn’t always a good thing
It’s Too Easy to Buy Stuff You Don’t Want
Online shopping is too fast for good decisions.

Sneakers
Nike Air Max 1 “Pink Rise” DZ2628-109 | Nice Kicks
Nike Air Max 1 “Pink Rise” sports a mesh base and leather overlays dipped in the titular hue. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.

JJJJound x New Balance 2002R GORE-TEX “Green” | Nice Kicks
JJJJound and New Balance have more coming soon. Learn about the JJJJound x New Balance 2002R GORE-TEX “Green” on Nice Kicks.

sacai’s Nike Footscapes Are Filled With Magma (Air Magma, That Is)
sacai’s Nike Magmascapes is finally releasing in three colorways this December, following a runway debut in January.

Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Black/Olive” DM7866-002 | Nice Kicks
Travis Scott and Jordan Brand have more coming soon. Learn about the all-new Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Black/Olive” on Nice Kicks.
