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

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.

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