Bill Gates warns AI is 'powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths'
The cofounder of Microsoft made grave predictions about AI and voiced support for government regulation of the sector.
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White House asks OpenAI and Anthropic to hold new models from UK testers until US review, sources say.
The White House has asked OpenAI and Anthropic not to share their new AI models with the UK's testing agency until US government review.
Peter Thiel says he worries it will be hard for JD Vance or Marco Rubio to win in 2028
Billionaire Peter Thiel says he's more interested in what Democrats decide to do in 2028.
Jon Hamm, 55, says he's taking a year off work as he prepares to become a first-time dad
Jon Hamm said he is planning to pause his acting career in 2027 to focus on family life after his wife gives birth to their first baby.
Oracle's 'force majeure' notice raises questions about the company's ability to deliver on AI data centers
Oracle shares were down about 4% on Thursday amid investor questions about its ability to deliver on its massive AI infrastructure expansion.
Silicon Valley's new fashion icon: Alexandr Wang and his camo t-shirt
Alexandr Wang, Meta's chief AI officer, gave a keynote address during Meta Connect 2026. He wore a camo t-shirt and Crocs.
Nathan Fielder unveiled the trailer for 'You Can See Everything.' Here's what to know about the Elizabeth Holmes doc.
Nathan Fielder unveiled the trailer for his A24 doc, "You Can See Everything," which centers on Theranos founder and convicted felon Elizabeth Holmes.
I used Muse, Instinct, and Grok Bot to plan my European vacation. Meta's AI agent was my favorite.
Jay Eskenazi planned the itinerary for his trip to Europe with Claude and the Grok Bot. Once he landed, he found Meta's Muse to be the most helpful.
The 16 industries that have made America's richest people, from tech to trucking
Some of America's richest billionaires have made their fortunes in not-so-glamorous sectors such as trucking and pest control.
Karoline Leavitt says being a working mom was 'the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life'
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed leaving her White House role in an appearance on Sean Hannity's podcast.
I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with just a backpack and carry-on. There are 5 things I'm glad I packed and 3 I wish I had.
After taking a long Amtrak ride from New Jersey to Boston with a backpack and carry-on, I was grateful I packed snacks, but wish I had a neck pillow.
Can Accenture (ACN) Profit From AI Safety While AI Pressures Its Own Business Model?
Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) and Anthropic have formed a partnership to integrate evaluators within Anthropic to red-team its models and test its safeguards. Eac...