Elon Musk Sought OpenAI Founders to Run Tesla AI Projects, Court Filing Says
Highlights: Elon Musk wanted Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and Ilya Sutskever to leave OpenAI and run Tesla’s AI projects in 2018. He also floated the idea of making OpenAI part of Tesla, while even considering Demis Hassabis for the job. The push came as Musk grew more worried about AI safety and where artificial general […]
Hantavirus Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship: 3 Dead, Cases Spread Across Countries
Highlights: A hantavirus outbreak on luxury cruise ship MV Hondius has led to three deaths and several suspected or confirmed infections. The ship carried 147 passengers and crew, according to the WHO. Health officials said the global public health risk remains low, even as tracing and treatment continue. Cases linked to the ship have been […]
District Raises $14.7 Million Seed Round to Scale Community-Driven Marketplaces
Highlights: District raises $14.7 million seed round to expand its AI-powered commerce platform for independent sellers. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and Kindred Ventures, with support from Greylock Partners, SV Angel, and 20VC. The startup was founded in 2022 by three former Snapchat employees: Eddie Koai, Patrick Mandia, and Khoi Tran. District says […]
