13 h. ago OpenAI and Microsoft agree key terms in contract renegotiation

Nonbinding terms mark progress in talks to unlock OpenAI’s eventual IPO

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20 h. ago I’m exhausted but am surviving. How can I heal from burnout without expensive time off? | Leading questions

Lots of us are desperate to come off the watch, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. One strategy might be to cut the corners you canRead more Leading questionsHow can I heal from burnout while having to do the exact same things that contributed to burnout? Over the past seven years I have worked in government roles and endured intense bullying and misogyny. At the same time, nice colleagues were also scared or bullied into silence. I am on a contract with a truly lovely team but it is short-term and I’m now having to apply for yet more jobs.I have lovely friends and we all support each other, I utilise the work employee support service and have an excellent therapist, and I feel comfortable financially as long as I keep earning what I’m earning. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Andre Onana handed Man United escape route as 'agreement reached'

Manchester United transfer news as Andre Onana faces a key decision on his United future, as a loan agreement is reached

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7 d. ago Big Tech bosses court favour with Trumps at White House dinner

Heads of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Apple back AI initiative spearheaded by first lady Melania Trump

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7 d. ago Big Tech bosses line up to back Melania Trump’s AI initiative

Heads of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Apple appear at White House events as Silicon Valley seeks favour with White House

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7 d. ago Trump set to host US tech leaders at Rose Garden – minus Elon Musk

Tesla CEO’s absence is marked departure from his constant presence at the White House in early days of Trump 2.0When Donald Trump hosts leaders from the US’ biggest tech companies at a lavish Rose Garden dinner on Thursday night, there will be one notable absence. Elon Musk, once inseparable from Trump and a constant, contentious presence in the White House, will not be in attendance.The dinner, which will include Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Apple’s Tim Cook and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, is exactly the type of event where Musk would have sat at Trump’s right hand only a few months ago. Instead, the Tesla CEO stated on his social media platform X that he was invited but could not make it. He said he planned to send a representative. He spent the day on X posting a familiar stream of attacks on immigration and trans people. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Patrick Bamford to Celtic transfer 'enquiry' launched as Kelechi Iheanacho alternative emerges

The striker is a free agent after agreeing to terminate his Elland Road contract but Hoops will need to move fast to meet UEFA deadline

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1 week ago Dele Alli and Como agree mutual contract termination after forgettable Serie A spell

The former England international was rumoured to be considering retirement earlier this summer

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1 week ago FIFA rule meant Tottenham had to cancel £15m star's contract on dramatic deadline day

Defender Matt Doherty joined Atletico Madrid from Tottenham in 2023, but the north London side didn't receive any fee for the Irishman, as a little-known FIFA rule saw his contract terminated

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2 w. ago Microsoft talks set to push OpenAI’s restructure into next year

Software giant wants to retain access to start-up’s technology while removing artificial general intelligence’ clause

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2 w. ago Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder completes Motherwell switch on three

Oscar Priestman joins the Steelmen on a long-term contract

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2 w. ago Man City have two more key contracts to finalise after Ruben Dias agreement

Ruben Dias has signed a new contract with Manchester City but two more players have deals expiring at the same time.

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3 w. ago OpenAI eyes world’s largest valuation for private company in stock sale talks

Maker of ChatGPT reported to be considering $6bn share sale that would boost valuation to $500bn – above SpaceXThe maker of ChatGPT is on the cusp of becoming the world’s most valuable private company. OpenAI is in talks to sell $6bn in shares, which would boost its valuation to $500bn, according to multiple reports. The artificial intelligence startup’s stock would be sold to investors by current and former employees.OpenAI has seen exponential growth over the past year. Investors, including Microsoft and SoftBank, have poured at least $40bn into the startup, giving it a valuation of $300bn as of March. Last October, it was valued at $157bn. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Cristian Romero makes Tottenham contract decision after being named new captain

Cristian Romero has been named as Tottenham's new captain by Thomas Frank and the Argentine defender has now signed a new long-term contract with the club

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3 w. ago 'When Aberdeen called...': Dons confirm signing of striker once compared to Zlatan on long

Aberdeen have confirmed a key signing on a long-term contract.

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3 w. ago Jacob Ramsey delighted with £39m move from Aston Villa to Newcastle

Midfielder cites Eddie Howe’s ability to develop playersRamsey leaves Villa after 167 senior appearancesNewcastle have completed the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey. The 24-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the club, who are understood to have paid an initial £39m for his services, with a further £4m due in add-ons.The Villa academy graduate, who made 167 appearances for their senior team, 10 of them in last season’s Champions League, is the fourth acquisition of the summer for the Newcastle head coach, Eddie Howe. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool continue summer spending as £26m Giovanni Leoni transfer completed

Liverpool have continued their summer of big spending after completing a deal to sign Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni, who joins from Parma on a long-term contract

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last month Man Utd flop ordered to change name on back of his shirt after joining new club

Former Manchester United star Marcos Rojo has joined a new team, Racing Club, at the age of 35, less than a week after having his contract with Boca Juniors terminated following a bust-up

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