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OpenAI chair Bret Taylor talks AI agents, regulation and the tech’s current boom

Bret Taylor, board chairman of OpenAI, joined CNBC’s Squawk on the Street Thursday to discuss his AI startup Sierra.

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Zuckerberg’s metaverse is finally showing signs of life, but it’s not from VR

The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through a different medium.

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Ripple launches crypto storage services for banks in bid to diversify

Ripple said it is launching a slew of features aimed at helping banks and fintechs store digital tokens — as part of a broader push into crypto custody.

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Amazon cashierless tech competitor Grabango shutters after failing to secure funding

Grabango had inked deals with grocers including Aldi and Giant Eagle, along with convenience store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K.

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Amazon tests adding robot warehouses to Whole Foods so shoppers can pick up other orders at checkout

Amazon is hoping to grab grocery dollars away from its rivals by enabling consumers to get all their shopping done in a single trip.

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OpenAI says bad actors are using its platform to disrupt elections, but with little ‘viral engagement’

OpenAI said in a report that it continues to see threat actors attempt to use its products, like ChatGPT, to influence election outcomes.

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Nvidia shares are up 25% in the last month, rallying near a record ahead of tech earnings

Nvidia shares have surged 25% over the last month, with analysts maintaining a bullish outlook as earnings season approaches.

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AI startup Writer, currently fundraising at a $1.9 billion valuation, launches new model to compete with OpenAI

AI startup Writer, which is currently fundraising at a $1.9 billion valuation, launches new model to compete with OpenAI

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Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025

Amazon has been working to speed up deliveries of medication as it looks to accelerate its push into health care.

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TikTok’s use of casino-like virtual currency to allegedly exploit children faces scrutiny in DC lawsuit

The District of Columbia attorney general alleges that TikTok operates an alleged “unlicensed virtual currency” as part of its TikTok LIVE feature.

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