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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was fired for 'outright lying,' says former board member

A former OpenAI board member has explained why the directors made the now infamous decision to fire CEO Sam Altman last November. Speaking in an interview on The TED AI Show podcast, AI researcher Helen Toner accused Altman of lying to and obstructing OpenAI's board, retaliating against those who criticised him, and creating a "toxic atmosphere".

"The [OpenAI] board is a nonprofit board that was set up explicitly for the purpose of making sure that the company's public good mission was...

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Celebrity-voiced erotica is the new frontier in online celeb thirst

If you're the type of person to double tap edits of Josh O'Connor's glistening thighs in , or the kind of fan still favoriting clips of Andrew Scott's Hot Priest "kneel" command, you may have recently been led down another digital path: Celebrity-centric audio erotica.

A relatively new phenomenon pioneered by audio erotica apps like Dipsea and Quinn, actors have taken on the role of smut narrator, much to their fans' delight. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's Luke Cook plays an actor...

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NASA reveals footage of astronauts training in desert for moon mission

It's taken more than half a century, but NASA really is going back to the moon.

Some of the space agency's astronauts have been training in the Northern Arizona desert for the looming Artemis 3 mission, which is currently slated to land in September 2026. Decades of other U.S. space priorities (such as the Space Shuttle and building the International Space Station), along with the astronomical costs of sending astronauts to our natural satellite, have impeded such a return endeavor.

But after...

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This app-enabled floor lamp syncs to music and is still half off for Memorial Day

TL;DR: Through May 31, this versatile RGB LED app-enabled smart floor lamp can bring light and life into any space, and it's on sale just in time to brighten up your summer for only $49.97 (reg. $99.99). 

Ready to breathe new life into your space? Renovating a room doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. Sometimes, all you need is a change-up in your lighting. If you want to make a big impact for a small cost, this smart lamp is a great option.

This smart floor lamp does much more than...

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This grade-A refurbished Lenovo desktop is on sale for only $140

TL;DR: Through May 31, if you want to upgrade your home office, this grade-A refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre desktop is on sale for $139.99 (reg. $210.99) for a limited time.

Even with all the portable computing options available today for remote work, sometimes you just want to sit down at a desk and work as if you were in a regular office. If you'd like to set up a permanent work-from-home space as a trusty home base, a desktop is a solid way to go.

Take advantage of a fantastic deal on a...

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This cybersecurity course bundle is 86% off for Memorial Day

TL;DR: Until May 31, spend the summer preparing for a career in cybersecurity with this Ultimate Cybersecurity Professional Certification course bundle, now at a new low price of $69.97 (reg. $535). 

Looking to make some career changes? If you're hoping to be productive this summer and want to start preparing for a new career, the world of cybersecurity is a bustling — and potentially lucrative — field to consider. If you're overwhelmed figuring out the first step to take, this training...

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Score expert-led training on Microsoft IT certifications for only $70

TL;DR: Though May 31, advance your IT career with the help of this Microsoft Tech Certification training bundle, on sale for $69.97.

When angling for a better career in the IT world, securing certifications can give you a leg up. Certifications showcase your expertise, and depending on your career goals, you will need specific ones under your belt. One often overlooked track is a Microsoft IT certification, particularly in Microsoft Azure, which ranks among the highest-paid IT certifications....

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Robert Safian

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on how this meme stock rally is different from 2021

The Robinhood cofounder talks sports betting, regulatory friction, and Bulgaria on the latest episode of the ‘Rapid Response’ podcast.

It’s feeling like 2021 all over again. How will the return of “meme stocks” like GameStop alter the fintech landscape? Robinhood’s controversial cofounder and CEO Vlad Tenev explains what’s the same and what’s different this time around. Tenev also shares how his family’s struggles in 1990s Bulgaria shapes his view of the U.S. financial...

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Ellie Stevens

Fast food is a ‘luxury’ now, but McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King are offering ultra-cheap deals to win you back

With menu prices rising, consumers are increasingly seeing fast food as out of reach. Chains are reacting aggressively.

Fast food has long been viewed as a cheap and convenient option for busy Americans, with prices that make consumers willing to overlook incidents such as E. Coli outbreaks at chains including Jack in the Box, Chipotle, and McDonald’s, and past concerns over “mystery meat” at Taco Bell.

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Joe Berkowitz

Junior tech workers can’t find jobs. Here’s why one coding boot camp hit the brakes

Launch Academy cofounder and CEO Dan Pickett talks about his decision to pause the coding boot camp, and what it means for the tech industry.

Back in 2012, “learn to code” was an optimistic mantra. Born from a viral marketing campaign for one of the earliest coding boot camps, it promised recession-burned career-changers a future-proof option. But that was when the future looked somewhat different.

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Jury to Consider Trump Charges, and U.S.-Made Bombs Were Used in Rafah Strike

Plus, a plot to sell Graceland.

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Dexter Thomas

Phil Wizard, Champion Breaker and Olympic Contender, Isn’t Convinced ‘Breakdancing’ Is a Sport

Phil Wizard, the current favorite for Olympic Gold, says it’s an art and culture first. But if you’re gonna hate, he’d like you to at least learn the proper terminology.

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Makena Kelly

You Can Get Paid to Talk to Friends About Voting

Annoying texts and disinformation campaigns have wrecked get-out-the-vote drives. Relentless, a progressive organizing group, thinks it has a solution: you.

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Jess Weatherbed

Sony made a PSVR 2 adapter for PC support

The PSVR 2 headset should have PC support by the end of this year, curtosy of a new adapter. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

PlayStation VR2 headset owners are one step closer to being able to use the virtual reality device with PCs. According to a certification discovered by VR enthusiast Brad Lynch, Sony has developed a PSVR 2 “adapter” that provides PC support for the otherwise PS5-exclusive device.

Sony said that it was working on PC support for PSVR 2 in...

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Apple's WWDC invite has arrived. Here's how to tune in.

Apple's WWDC is around the corner, and we have an official invite to prove it.

The company previously confirmed that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 10. Now, Apple has followed up with official invites (both for the virtual and in-person event), revealing the exact time when WWDC will start: 10 a.m. PT.

The time is hardly a surprise, given that most Apple events start at 10 a.m. PT (after all, the company's headquarters, where the event is held, are in...

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Tershara Matthews

Colorful blades and bubble curtains: How to design a wildlife-friendly wind turbine

Wind turbines can harm animals like bats, birds, and sea creatures. But these design innovations are helping wind power and wildlife coexist.

Wind power is one of the fastest-growing and most affordable sources of electricity in the United States. Last year, the industry set a record for the global installation of new wind capacity. That’s good news for the climate. But what about for nature?

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Joe Pane

5 ways leaders can improve emotional fitness

Emotional fitness makes you better prepared for the pressure, stress, and challenge of leading.

Emotional fitness is measured by the quality of our relationship with uncertainty. It is a psychological preparedness for the pressures, stresses, and challenges our professional and personal lives inevitably bring.  

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Elizabeth Segran

Someday your jeans could be grown in a greenhouse down the street

Dutch denim label G-Star Raw partnered with researchers to grow cotton for denim in a greenhouse. It might be the future of fashion.

Over the past few years, Patagonia, Citizens of Humanity, and Christy Dawn have started sourcing cotton from farms that use regenerative agriculture methods. But soon, sustainable fashion brands might also consider cotton from another source: a greenhouse. Dutch brand G-Star Raw wants to turn this into a reality.

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David Salazar

Carpe DM: How new sites are monetizing our parasocial relationships

New platforms like Fanfix and Passes are profiting from ‘intimate’ bonds between creators and fans.

It’s 1 a.m., and my Fanfix inbox has lit up with a notification from one of the influencers I follow. “hey babe, are you busy? do you have time for me? we can chit chat :).”

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