OpenAI wants to take over your browser

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

Welcome back to Week in Review. This week we’re diving into OpenAI’s newly released AI agent, called Operator. We also look at where TikTok stands after being resuscitated, whether it’s time to go back to Tumblr, and more! Let’s get into it. OpenAI launched a research preview of Operator, a general-purpose AI agent that can […]
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Paul McCartney calls on UK government to protect artists from AI

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

Legendary musician Paul McCartney is warning against proposed changes to UK copyright law that would allow tech companies to freely train their models on online content unless the copyright holders actively opt out. In excerpts of an interview with the BBC, McCartney said the government needs to do more to protect musicians and other artists. […]
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The Less People Know About AI, the More They Like It

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

You might assume that tech-savvy people are the most open to using AI, but research suggests it’s actually those who are least familiar with it.

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Crypto industry gets quick return on Trump investment after pouring millions into campaign

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

Trump’s first week in office included executive orders, rule changes and pardons that pleased the crypto industry.

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Taylor Swift Triggered a Tsunami of Sports Bets. Then She Stopped Turning Up

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

The singer generated millions in prop bets for the Kansas City Chiefs just by showing up to watch her boyfriend play. Now that she’s busy, gamblers are losing interest.

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How Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Made a Model that Rivals OpenAI

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

When Chinese quant hedge fund founder Liang Wenfeng went into AI research, he took 10,000 Nvidia chips and assembled a team of young, ambitious talent. Two years later, DeepSeek exploded on the scene.

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Wall Street banks plan sale of X debt at a discount

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

Bankers are reportedly gearing up to offload debt used to fund Elon Musk’s social network, for which he paid $44 million in 2022 including $13 billion in financing. Morgan Stanley is leading the charge, hoping to sell senior debt at between 90 and 95 cents on the dollar, reports the WSJ.  As notes the outlet, […]
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Retro Biosciences, backed by Sam Altman, is raising $1 billion to extend human lifespan

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

Sam Altman-backed Retro Biosciences is raising $1 billion to develop drugs that extend human lifespan by 10 years, the FT reports.
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UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Techme101

The number of individuals confirmed to be affected by the data breach is almost double the company’s previous estimate.
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Alphabet shares close above $200 for first time on split-adjusted basis

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Techme101

Investors are growing more bullish on Alphabet as the company speeds up its AI development.

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