A federal judge has blocked a Montana law that would have banned the popular video-sharing app TikTok in the state, citing it as unconstitutional and a violation of users' and businesses' free speech rights. The ruling is a victory for TikTok users in Montana, and a reminder of the importance of protecting constitutional rights and the power of the courts to uphold them.
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Merriam-Webster has chosen "authentic" as the Word of the Year for 2023, citing a "crisis of authenticity" in the age of deepfakes and post-truth. Peter Sokolowski, editor at large for the dictionary company, believes that when people question authenticity, they value it even more. Authenticity is a complex concept, highly valued in our society, and is often used to describe a person's character or a product's quality. This year's choice of "authentic" is a reminder of the importance of truth and integrity in our society.
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Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI, just days after being removed from the position. OpenAI has reached an agreement in principle for Altman to return as CEO with a new board chaired by Bret Taylor, with Larry Summers and Adam D'Angelo also on the board. Altman initially decided to join Microsoft, but reconsidered after the new board and support of the company's founders was announced. OpenAI is confident that the new board will help them continue to innovate and create new technologies.
Microsoft has hired Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, to lead a new artificial intelligence project. This comes after OpenAI's board of directors expressed a lack of confidence in Altman, a prominent figure in the tech industry's efforts to grapple with the promise and potential dangers of AI. Microsoft's decision to bring Altman on board is seen as a sign of the company's commitment to developing AI responsibly, and they have said they look forward to providing him and his team with the resources needed for their work.
Investors of OpenAI are pushing to bring back Sam Altman as CEO, following his ousting by the board. Brad Lightcap addressed the decision in a memo to employees, assuring them that the company remains in a strong position and that the decision was not due to any malfeasance. Microsoft, Tiger Global, Thrive Capital and Sequoia are among the top backers that are part of the effort to reinstate Altman and Greg Brockman, with Sequoia supporting them in whatever they choose to do next.
Open AI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced the sudden departure of CEO Sam Altman due to a lack of "consistently candid" communication with the board. COO Jack Lightcap has commented that the board's decision was a surprise and that Microsoft remains a committed partner of Open AI. Altman has been removed from the board and his role as CEO, and the board has yet to announce a replacement.
Key takeaways: SpaceX launched its next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket on Saturday. The mission was mostly successful, but the first stage…