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OpenAI to name new boss after firing co-founder

The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear after the chaotic ousting of former chief Sam Altman.

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OpenAI is hiring former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear to run company two days after ousting Sam Altman

Following the sudden ouster of Sam Altman as CEO on Friday and a chaotic two days that ensued, OpenAI hired former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear to run the company

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Mastercard doubles down on effort to detect and tackle crypto fraud with AI tie-up

Mastercard told CNBC exclusively Monday it’s partnered with Feedzai, a regulatory technology platform, to improve monitoring and blocking of fraud in crypto.

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OpenAI Board Backs Decision to Oust Sam Altman as C.E.O.

After 48 hours of furious negotiations, the A.I. company said Mr. Altman would not return to his job and that former Twitch C.EO. Emmett Shear would be its interim boss.

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Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt resigns from GM-owned robotaxi unit

Cruise CEO and co-founder Kyle Vogt has resigned from his role at the autonomous vehicle venture owned by General Motors, according to a company statement.

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Talks to Bring Sam Altman Back to OpenAI Stretch Through Weekend

Disagreements over the board’s makeup appear to have muddled negotiations. Mr. Altman was forced out as chief executive by the company’s board on Friday.

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Cruise’s C.E.O. Quits as the Driverless Carmaker Aims to Rebuild Trust

Kyle Vogt, a founder of Cruise, resigned from the company on Sunday, weeks after it suspended all of its self-driving operations.

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Cruise co-founder and CEO Kyle Vogt resigns

Kyle Vogt, the serial entrepreneur who co-founded and led Cruise from a startup in a garage through its acquisition and ownership by General Motors, has resigned, according to an email sent to employees Sunday evening. In another email, also viewed … Continue reading

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‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.

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Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm’s HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm’s US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company.

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