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More than 500 OpenAI employees have signed a letter calling for the resignation of the board and the reinstatement of Altman and Brockman.

Microsoft capitalizes on OpenAI turmoil, hires Sam Altman for AI research team

SpaceX's Starship, intended for lunar missions, launched from Boca Chica, Texas on Saturday. However, the launch was deemed a failure as the Super Heavy booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico after detachment. Minutes later, the core Starship continued into space before exploding. SpaceX officials suggest that the ship's self-destruct system was likely responsible for its destruction over the Gulf of Mexico.

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in second test flight

More advertisers have paused spending on Elon Musk's X over the weekend after backlash from a social media comment by the tech entrepreneur.

More companies pause ads on X over Musk endorsing antisemitic post

ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman plans to donate $1 million in personal funds to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund.

Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO who was fired 3 days ago: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 20, 2023

Walmart and other stores are reworking their use of self-checkout. Here are 5 reasons self-checkout should be shown the door.

5 reasons stores should give self-checkout the pink slip

A bipartisan group of senators is asking Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for emails that may reveal what the company knew about its harms to kids.

Senators ask Mark Zuckerberg to hand over emails about harm to children

Israel Defense Forces said troops are carrying out a "precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area" of Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza.

IDF carries out ‘targeted operation’ in Gaza hospital: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 15, 2023

IDF troops, along with the Shin Bet, targeted Hamas terrorists in the Kamal Adwan Hospital area. Several terrorists were killed or detained.

IDF shares evidence of Hamas tunnel network under hospital in a video on X

YouTube's decision came after Meta's announcement regarding the use of AI-generated content in political ads and more.

YouTube to allow removal requests for AI-generated music mimicking artists

Adobe is selling AI-generated images depicting scenes of war, including explosions and destroyed homes in Gaza.

Generative AI threatens 2024 elections; false Israel-Hamas images spread

The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices.

Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to elections offices: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 10, 2023

Foreign policy was a large topic during the GOP presidential primary, especially looking at relations with China and data sharing.

GOP debate raises questions over Airbnb sharing user data with China

A bipartisan group of Congress members are asking Attorney General Garland to require TikTok to register as a foreign agent.

Lawmakers ask DOJ to force TikTok to register as foreign agent

For the third time, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election faced off in a primary debate.

The big takeaways from the 3rd Republican primary presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 9, 2023

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's argument for presidential immunity in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll.

Former President Trump clashes with judge during testimony at $250M civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 7, 2023

Musk said that Grok has an advantage over other chatbots because it has real-time access to information through the social media platform, X.

Elon Musk’s xAI launches chatbot with a ‘rebellious streak’

A New Jersey high school student is speaking after she said classmates created AI-generated nude photos of her and other girls in the school.

Student speaks after AI-generated nude photos of her, classmates circulated at school

The British prime minister hosted a discussion with Musk after his two-day AI summit, which produced agreements among world and tech leaders.

Elon Musk predicts future without need for jobs in talk with British PM Sunak

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the FTX, was found guilty on all charges in his monthlong fraud and conspiracy trial on Thursday.

FTX’s Bankman-Fried found guilty on all fraud charges, faces 110 years in prison

The U.S. is adding jobs in traditional business sectors, but what does the future hold? Here are the five most in-demand jobs for the next decade.

Career crystal ball: The 5 most in-demand jobs of the future

Doctors are still learning after the second person to receive a genetically modified pig heart died six weeks after the experimental surgery.

World’s second pig heart transplant recipient dies 6 weeks after surgery

A densely populated refugee camp in Gaza is hit by Israeli airstrikes, with officials on both sides of the war speaking out.

Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp, targeting Hamas commander: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 1, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris will be attending a summit on artificial intelligence in the U.K., along with AI scientists and tech executives.

White House moves on AI, Biden calls on Congress to act

Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, previously collaborated with a group that promoted "conversion therapy."

House Republicans propose $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, cut IRS funding: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 31, 2023