8 h. ago OpenAI wants its ‘open’ AI model to call models in the cloud for help

For the first time in roughly five years, OpenAI is gearing up to release an AI system that’s truly “open,” meaning it’ll be available for download at no cost and not gated behind an API. TechCrunch reported on Wednesday that OpenAI is aiming for an early summer launch, and targeting performance superior to open models […]

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9 h. ago New Balance chair donates $1 million to super PAC supporting Josh Kraft

Billionaire Jim Davis also spent big in efforts to defeat Mayor Michelle Wu during her 2021 campaign. The post New Balance chair donates $1 million to super PAC supporting Josh Kraft appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

13 h. ago French student arrested after stabbing attack leaves 1 dead, 3 injured at private Catholic school

French police arrested a student after he allegedly killed another student in a stabbing attack at his private Catholic school in Nantes.

Events

13 h. ago These Apes Are Matriarchal, but It Doesn’t Mean They’re Peaceful

Females reign supreme in bonobo society by working together to keep males in their place.

Politics

17 h. ago One of Trump’s billionaire supporters has harsh words for the president about his trade war

One of Trump’s billionaire supporters has harsh words for the president about his trade war  CNN

Politics

24 h. ago Six from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2025

The prestigious honor society announces nearly 250 new members.

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29 h. ago This $10 Million San Francisco Penthouse Has Views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Alcatraz

This $10 Million San Francisco Penthouse Has Views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Alcatraz  Yahoo Lifestyle Canada

Economics

33 h. ago 200 French media groups sue Meta over 'unlawful' advertising: lawyers

Around 200 French media groups, including leading television channels and newspapers, are taking legal action against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, over its online advertising practices, their lawyers announced on Wednesday.

Politics

34 h. ago U.S. could dip into recession on trade war, French central banker says

U.S. could dip into recession on trade war, French central banker says  Reuters

Economics

39 h. ago Washington County to pay $950K to settle whistleblower suit of deputy targeted in ‘salsa gate’ inquiry

Washington County to pay $950K to settle whistleblower suit of deputy targeted in ‘salsa gate’ inquiry  OregonLive.com

Economics

60 h. ago Hermès to open new French factory as rival LVMH threatens Trump

Hermès to open new French factory as rival LVMH threatens Trump-inspired US move  politico.eu

Politics

66 h. ago Trump Energy chief recounts evolution of US environs over 55 'Earth Days': ‘A handily energized society works'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright celebrated the 55th anniversary of Earth Day by contrasting how the environment looked before and after "handily-energized society."

Politics

3 d. ago Protesters Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates, Calling for Activists’ Release

Demonstrators sought the release of Mohsen Mahdawi and Mahmoud Khalil, who organized pro-Palestinian protests and have been taken into ICE custody.

Politics

3 d. ago S.F. billionaire says he won’t take back comments that Aaron Peskin calls ‘untrue and defamatory’

S.F. billionaire says he won’t take back comments that Aaron Peskin calls ‘untrue and defamatory’  San Francisco Chronicle

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3 d. ago Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths on Urban and Suburban Life

A leading sociologist, he explored American society up close — living in a Levittown at one point — to gain insight into issues of race, class, the media and even the Yankees.

Events

3 d. ago Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.

Events

4 d. ago Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Responds to Establishment Media Relaunching Signal

Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell responded to the establishment news media relaunching Signal-gate attacks against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, noting that it is "another old story" that is "back from the dead." The post Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Responds to Establishment Media Relaunching Signal-Gate: ‘Another Old Story’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Unofficial 4/20 festival held at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

Unofficial 4/20 festival held at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park  NBC Bay Area

Politics

5 d. ago Comedian Marlon Wayans rejects cancel culture, says it only exists in ‘society’s mind’

"White Chicks" star Marlon Wayans dismissed the concept of cancel culture in a recent interview, saying he "never succumbed" to the pressure of being asked to be less offensive.

Culture

5 d. ago Sen. Chris Van Hollen slams efforts to stage optics of meeting with Abrego Garcia

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen took the president and government of El Salvador to task for what he said was a setup to shame him and Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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