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Lawmakers have struggled to agree on what to do with foundation models, which includes systems like ChatGPT, according to Reuters. Reuters

Europe’s AI regulations face uncertain fate amid negotiations

Despite Spotify reporting its first quarterly profit since 2021, the company announced it is cutting about 1,500 jobs. Getty Images

Spotify’s latest round of layoffs to cut 1,500 jobs in battle to become profitable

The first wireless-charging public road in America has been installed in Detroit and will expand the range of EVs. AP Images

Wireless-charging public road in Detroit expands range of EVs

Days after the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas ended, Israel said that it was expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza. AP Images

Israel expanding strikes in Gaza following end of temporary truce: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 4, 2023

SpaceX launched South Korea's first homegrown spy satellite Friday following North Korea's recent launch of its own spy satellite. Reuters

SpaceX launches S. Korean spy satellite days after North’s launch

There's concern about the risks of AI among some experts — including researchers at OpenAI, according to Reuters. Axios

Ex-Google CEO warns of AI threats to humanity within 5-10 years

The weaponization of government is a topic that is in focus on Capitol Hill as Twitter Files journalists testified on censorship. AP Images

‘Twitter Files’ journalists testify on the Hill over weaponization of government

A federal judge blocked Montana's ban on the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok for violating users' rights to free speech. Reuters

Judge blocks Montana TikTok ban from taking effect Jan. 1

Video games and luxury goods bring in huge revenues each year. Here's what happens when they combine their powers in gaming-luxury collaborations.

Power-ups & prestige: 5 epic video game x luxury brand collabs

The final weeks of ChatGPT's first year were mired in drama. Now a co-founder's future with the company is in doubt. Getty Images

It’s ChatGPT’s birthday. Here’s how it changed the AI game in 1 short year.

Elon Musk's week is marked by a nullified $56 billion compensation package, recalls, Neuralink's first human trial and environmental scrutiny. Reuters

X owner Elon Musk accuses advertisers of blackmailing him

Henry Kissinger, the secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Geral Ford, died Wednesday at the age of 100. AP

Henry Kissinger dies at 100: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 30, 2023

Amazon's chatbot is designed to help companies with a variety of tasks, such as summarizing documents, generating blog posts and drafting emails. Getty Images

Amazon’s AI chatbot Q aims to help businesses with daily tasks

According to Futurism, a source involved in the creation of the authors said some articles attributed to the authors were AI-generated. SI.com

These Sports Illustrated writers never existed. Their faces are AI-generated.

A mysterious crash on the moon left scientists wondering what created a pair of craters but new study found that it involved remnants of a Chinese rocket booster. Getty Images

Chinese rocket crashed into the moon hauling an unknown payload: report

Google has announced that it is purging all inactive accounts beginning on Dec. 1 in an effort to protect users privacy. Getty Images

Google to delete inactive accounts starting Dec. 1; what you can do

More hostages are expected to be released on Tuesday, Nov. 28, as the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day. Reuters

More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas cease-fire is extended: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 28, 2023

Musk's itinerary included a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a tour of a village that had been attacked by Hamas. Israel Government Press Office

Elon Musk visits Israel, meets with PM Netanyahu amid antisemitism accusations

Cruise has been offering driverless ride-hailing services for years. However, the cars have difficulty detecting children. Getty Images

Autonomous vehicle safety under scrutiny: Cruise revelations, Tesla lawsuit

Altman's reinstatement comes with a new initial board, which is reportedly tasked with constructing a larger one. Getty Images

Altman back as OpenAI CEO: Here’s the rollercoaster of events since Friday

Sam Altman will return as CEO of OpenAI, the same company whose board fired him just five days ago, the company announced. Reuters

Sam Altman returning as OpenAI CEO amid board shakeup

Israel and Hamas agreed to free 50 hostages, including three Americans in a deal that will see a four-day pause in the fighting in Gaza. Reuters

Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages, pause fighting: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 22, 2023

Musk said Media Matters was attempting to “undermine freedom of speech and mislead advertisers” as X filed a lawsuit against the nonprofit.

Musk vs. Media Matters: Antisemitism allegations and an advertiser exodus

The CEOs of the three companies were subpoenaed while the CEOs of Meta and TikTok are in talks to appear voluntarily. Getty Images

Snap, Discord, X CEOs subpoenaed to testify on online child abuse