Tech
Reid Hoffman Backs Prentis, an AI Lab Chasing a $1B Valuation
Prentis, co-founded by Hoffman and Mark Pincus, is in talks to raise $100M to build AI agents that automate routine computer tasks.
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MrBeast Married Thea Booysen — Here's Who She Is and How They Met
Jimmy Donaldson quietly tied the knot with South African YouTuber and Twitch streamer Thea Booysen. Here's the straightforward breakdown of who she is.
Tech
Jensen Huang's Tokyo Visit: A New Era for Japan's AI and Robotics
Jensen Huang's recent trip to Tokyo signals a vital partnership with Japan's tech sector to develop physical AI and robotics.
Gaming
Kai Cenat Faces Lawsuit Over Bodyguard Incident at Parade
Kai Cenat is being sued after an alleged attack by his bodyguard at a parade.
Tech
Dave Eggers Told OpenAI Staff ChatGPT Is Silencing a Generation
Sam Altman invited novelist Dave Eggers to speak to 200 OpenAI employees. He used the platform to deliver a blunt critique of what ChatGPT is doing to writers.
Gaming
Dream Steps Away From Streaming — Here's What We Actually Know
The Minecraft content creator is pulling back from regular streaming, and the reasons behind it are more straightforward than the rumor mill suggests.
Gaming
The Risks Behind Hegseth's Testosterone Therapy Proposal for Troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's testosterone therapy plan raises concerns about its effectiveness and safety for service members.
Tech
Paramount Challenges Shareholder Lawsuit Against Ellison
Paramount contests allegations in a new lawsuit against Larry Ellison and the board, calling them recycled and previously addressed claims.
Gaming
Matt Mercer Joins Warframe as Brysko in Tau Expansion
Matt Mercer, known for Critical Role, is set to voice a new character in Warframe's upcoming Tau expansion, marking a notable collaboration.
Tech
Meta Pulls Muse Image AI Amid Privacy Backlash
Meta's Muse Image AI generator is now off Instagram after backlash from CAA and SAG-AFTRA over privacy issues. Zuckerberg's company admits to misstepping.
Gaming
Dream's Streaming Pullback: What's Actually Going On
Dream has stepped back from active streaming, citing mental health. Here's a plain look at what happened, why it matters, and what comes next.
Tech
CAA Challenges Meta's Muse Image AI Over Privacy Concerns
As Meta rolls out its AI image generator, CAA raises alarms over privacy and rights, demanding immediate action from Zuckerberg's tech giant.