OpenAI's bumpy road to for-profit

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👉 Elon vs OpenAI

👉 Joe Biden pardoning his own son

👉 Eggs and cucumbers being recalled

and many more!

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Quote of the day

“I could either watch it happen or be a part of it.”

Elon Musk

Must Know

Elon Musk challenges ChatGPT makers

Elon Musk is asking a 👨‍⚖️ federal court to block OpenAI from becoming a fully 💰 for-profit company. His legal team filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, claiming that OpenAI is pressuring investors not to fund competitors like Musk's AI startup, xAI.

In response, OpenAI called Musk's claims 🧐 baseless. The company is currently transitioning from a nonprofit to a public benefit corporation to attract more investment.

⚖ This legal battle underscores the intense competition in the rapidly growing AI industry, projected to exceed $1 trillion in revenue within the next decade. This lawsuit is Musk's latest move (yep, this is not his first move!) to challenge OpenAI’s direction and raise concerns about the future of AI development.

Costco recalls eggs due to salmonella contamination

Costco is recalling over 10,000 cartons of 🥚 organic eggs due to possible salmonella contamination. These eggs, sold under the Kirkland Signature brand and produced by Handsome Brook Farms, were distributed to 25 Costco stores in:

• Alabama

• Georgia

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Tennessee

starting November 22. The affected cartons have a Julian code of 327 and a use-by date of January 5, 2025.

🏭 The company stated that these eggs were mistakenly packaged for sale when they were actually meant for wholesale distribution. So far, there have been no reported illnesses linked to this recall.

🚨 Salmonella can cause serious infections, especially in young children and older adults. Customers who bought these eggs should not eat them and can return them to Costco for a full refund.

President Joe Biden on pardoning his son

President Joe Biden has granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing serious legal troubles. Hunter was set to be sentenced for federal 🔫 gun and tax crimes, but the pardon means he will not have to serve time in prison.

This decision is surprising because President Biden had previously promised not to use his power to help family members in legal matters.

⚖ In his statement, President Biden said he believes Hunter was unfairly targeted by political opponents and that the justice system has been influenced by politics. He expressed hope that people would understand his choice as both a father and a president.

This pardon covers any federal offenses Hunter may have committed from 2014 to 2024, which includes his time working with a Ukrainian company. The situation has sparked controversy, especially with Donald Trump preparing for a return to the White House.

⚡Speed-Round: The Most Impactful Stories

🥒 Cucumbers distributed to more than 20 US states and Canada are being recalled after more than 🦠 150 reported salmonella infections. Health agencies are warning that the contaminated cucumbers may still be in people’s refrigerators and should not be eaten. SunFed Produce announced that it’s recalling whole fresh cucumbers sent to foodservice and retail outlets and sold from 📅 October 12 through November 26. The recalled products were in:

• 🏷 bulk cardboard containers labelled SunFed

• 📦 generic white boxes

• black plastic crates with a sticker with the name of the grower, Agrotato, S. A. de C.V

📃 A full list of affected states are available here.

Recent research indicates that 🦇 bat blood may hold the key to human hibernation for long-duration 🚀 space travel. Scientists from Greifswald University found that the red blood cells of hibernating bats remain functional and flexible at low temperatures, unlike human cells, which become viscous. This ability could enable astronauts to significantly reduce their oxygen and 🔋 energy needs during interstellar journeys, making such missions more feasible.

🍸 Many social drinkers (not alcohol addicts) using obesity medications like Wegovy or Mounjaro have reported reduced enjoyment of alcohol. A study of around 14,000 Weight Watchers members found that nearly 50% cut back on drinking after starting these medications. The findings suggest that heavier drinkers were more likely to decrease their consumption, and this trend was consistent across various anti-obesity drugs.

Top-levels

Markets & Business

• 💰 US Market rose across the board last week (S&P: +0.56%; Dow: +0.42%; Nasdaq: +0.83%, BTC: rose to $97,275, SMCI: -6.93%, APLT: -76.31%)

• 🚗 Kia is recalling more than 62,000 EV6 electric vehicles due to potential damage to onboard charging control units, which can trigger a reduced-power driving mode. This recall affects 2022-2024 models.

• 📰 A group of Canadian media companies, including the Toronto Star and CBC, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming copyright infringement. They claim that OpenAI used content from their websites to train ChatGPT without permission, benefiting financially from their work.

• 🏭 Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers are striking at plants across Germany, the largest walkouts since 2018. The strikes began after failed negotiations over potential layoffs and plant closures.

Media & Entertainment

• 🏰 Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a $2.3 million bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. (Full details)

• 🎙 Meghan Trainor regrets getting Botox as she opened up in a recent podcast that she got too much to the point that she "cannot smile" while speaking.

• 🎤 Ariana Grande and her co-star Cynthia Erivo raised concerns about their health after appearing at the premiere of their film Wicked, with fans worried about Grande's noticeably thin appearance.

Science & Tech News

• 👨‍💻 A new set of 15 SpyLoan malware apps has been found on Google Play, with over 8 million downloads, mainly targeting users in South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. (Full list of malicious apps)

• 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 Chinese researchers have developed a 💎 diamond-based storage technology that could preserve data for millions of years. This method achieves a storage density of 1.85 terabytes per cubic centimeter, far exceeding traditional hard drives.

• 📱 As more celebrities and famous influencers sign up for Bluesky, they company has promised more verification and is taking up an aggressive approach to reduce and restrict impersonation.

Did You Know?

🐋 Blue whales eat half a million calories in one mouthful.

🐄 Cows don’t have upper 🦷 front teeth.

🖨 Thanks to 3D printing, NASA can basically 🛠 email tools to 👩‍🚀 astronauts!

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