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OpenAI Seeks to Expand in Europe as CEO Floats Poland Office: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said part of the reason for his current tour of European cities is to ...
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OpenAI Seeks to Expand in Europe as CEO Floats Poland Office: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said part of the reason for his current tour of European cities is to ...
time.com/6281955/openai-ceo-floats-poland-office/
Istanbul to host 2027 European Games: Istanbul has been unanimously chosen as the host for the fourth European Games in 2027, the European Olympic Committees ...
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It looks like 'megalomaniac' Sam Altman is starting to piss off Silicon Valley: Numerous venture capitalists said the OpenAI CEO's charms are wearing off
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'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Leads Box Office in Opening Weekend: "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" led box office charts, arriving on the higher end of ...
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Quick Glance: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - A Sad Nostalgia Bait
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire disappoints as the weakest link in the series, overloaded with nostalgic references.
- Despite some positives like the portrayal of Phoebe Spengler and the intriguing lore of the new villain Garraka, the film is often derailed by the return of the original cast.
- The plot involving an ancient artifact unleashing a new ice age presents promising elements, but the excessive tethering to the past comes off as pitiful and tiresome.
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire embodies the state of the modern blockbuster, attempting to capture fans' attention at all costs but ultimately falling short of expectations.
OpenAI’s app store draws investors and students seeking artificial aids: CEO Sam Altman wants customised chatbots to supercharge its business but data suggests ...
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‘Godzilla x Kong’ Will Bunny Hop To $135M Global Opening As Legendary’s Monsterverse Franchise Roars Past $2 Billion – Easter Box Office Preview
deadline.com/2024/03/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-box-office-1235868869/
Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
13,000 jobs: Scholz and Habeck open new gigafactory on the North Sea: Europe secures a key technology with the Northvolt battery factory in the hope of being ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/26/13000-arbeitsplatze-scholz-und-habeck-eroffnen-neue-giga-fabrik-an-der-nordsee
European flying car technology sold to China: The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.
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Olympics 2024: Opening ceremony without athletes from Russia and Belarus: The participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Summer Olympics in Paris is ...
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Quick Glance: IOC Excludes Russians from Olympic Parade
- Russian athletes are allowed to participate as neutral athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris, but are not permitted to attend the opening ceremony.
- Athletes from Russia and Belarus are also excluded from the opening parade due to the Russian war in Ukraine.
- Participants from these countries must compete under a neutral flag, are not allowed to display national symbols, and undergo strict scrutiny to ensure no connections to the army or security agencies.
- The Russian Olympic Committee is suspended, and Russian politicians and top sports officials have no access to the Olympic competitions.
Ukraine Tries to Reassure Gas Traders Its Storage Sites Are Safe: Ukraine is seeking to reassure European natural gas traders that it’s still safe to store the ...
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U.S. Falls Out of Top 20 Happiest Countries for the First Time Ever: For the first time in the World Happiness Report’s dozen-year history, the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
Israel warns 4 European countries against Palestinian statehood recognition: Israel told four European countries on Monday that their plan to work toward ...
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Poland: Russia violates NATO airspace in attack on Ukraine: A Russian cruise missile has entered Polish airspace after Russia launched a major attack on the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/24/polen-russland-verletzt-nato-luftraum-bei-angriff-auf-die-ukraine
Quick Glance: Russia Violates Polish Airspace and Launches Massive Air Strikes
- A Russian cruise missile violated Polish airspace near Western Ukraine.
- Poland activates air force after another airspace violation by Russian missile.
- Massive Russian air strikes on Kyiv and Western Ukraine cause damage to infrastructure.
- Ukrainian army intercepts Russian attacks, despite damages to heating and power grids.
Europe Considers Leveraging Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine: Some European leaders are warming up to the idea to use financial engineering to boost the profits ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-22/europe-considers-leveraging-frozen-russian-assets-for-ukraine
Will Paris really host the first gender-equal Games?: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it had achieved full gender parity for the first time ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/27/finden-in-paris-wirklich-die-ersten-geschlechtergerechten-spiele-statt
Oh look, cracking down on Big Tech works. Brave, Firefox, Vivaldi surge on iOS: Thanks to Europe forcing Apple to offer a browser choice screen. Now ...
theregister.com/2024/03/14/brave_mozilla_europe_ios/
Quick Glance: Oh look, Big Tech! Success of Brave, Firefox, Vivaldi on iOS
- Europe's introduction of a browser choice screen for iPhones has significantly increased the installation of web browsers from Brave Software, Mozilla, and Vivaldi.
- The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to promote competition by limiting the dominance of technology 'gatekeepers'.
- Apple and Google must now make concessions to competitors under European law to avoid further harm.
- The implementation of browser choice screens can help reduce market dominance and provide consumers with a real choice.
Mana College students raise tens of thousands for school's first Europe trip: A Porirua high school has raised more than $72,000 towards a trip to Europe - the ...
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Investors Flag ESG Dilemma in Europe’s Plan to Fund Defense: The possibility that Europe will tap its investment bank to fund defense spending is being met with ...
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Scandi happy people laughing: Northern Europeans are the most joyful folk in the world
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German climate tech VC raises ‘record-breaking’ €300M first fund: Berlin-based World Fund has filled its coffers with €300M, in what it claims to be the largest ...
thenextweb.com/news/german-climate-tech-vc-raises-record-breaking-e300m-first-fund
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Leads Box Office in Opening Weekend: "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" led box office charts, arriving on the higher end of ...
variety.com/2024/film/box-office/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-box-office-opening-weekend-1235950537/
Italy opens highest Tibetan bridge in Europe: Tibetan bridge located midway between cties of Foligno and Spoleto.
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Quick Glance: Italy Inaugurates Europe's Highest Tibetan Bridge
- A new Tibetan bridge, touted as the tallest in Europe, was inaugurated over the Vigi valley in central Italy's Umbria on Saturday.
- Suspended 175 meters above the valley floor, the structure spans over 517 meters and includes 1,023 steps.
- Adventurous visitors need between half an hour and 45 minutes to cross the suspension bridge linking the villages of Sellano and Montesanto.
- The bridge will be open continuously in both summer and winter. Entrance tickets priced at €25 can be purchased online by selecting a time slot.
GPT-5 might arrive this summer as a “materially better” update to ChatGPT: Sources say to expect OpenAI's next major AI model mid-2024, according to a new ...
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/03/openais-gpt-5-may-launch-this-summer-upgrading-chatgpt-along-the-way/
EU ministers agree new Russia sanctions over Navalny death: European Union foreign ministers have agreed new sanctions on Russia in response to the death of ...
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N.Y. judge sets firm April 15 trial date in Trump’s historic hush money case: Defense lawyers for Donald Trump still hope to raise issues that might delay the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/trump-hush-money-trial-date/
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
Deforestation in the Amazon region at its lowest level for six years | DPA: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon region fell to its lowest level in six years at ...
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Olivia Colman is right that an ‘Oliver Colman’ would be paid more – but to a point
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Quick Glance: Olivia Colman speaks out against Hollywood's Gender Pay Gap on CNN
- Olivia Colman candidly addressed the pay disparities between male and female actors in Hollywood during an interview with CNN.
- Despite her numerous accolades and esteemed position in the film industry, Colman emphasized that she would be earning significantly more if she were a man.
- The actress is one of many Hollywood stars publicly denouncing the pervasive gender pay gap in the industry.
- Taraji P. Henson also criticized the pay disparities in the Hollywood industry, highlighting the additional pressure women, especially women of color, face due to these inequalities.
European Sleeper night train service Brussels-Berlin extends to Prague from 25 March
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Quick Glance: New Connection: Brussels-Berlin-Prague with European Sleeper
- The Belgo-Dutch company European Sleeper is expanding its night train service to Prague.
- The extension to Prague comes after the successful launch of the route from Brussels to Berlin.
- As part of an effort to revive night trains in Europe, European Sleeper focuses on sustainable and integrated transportation solutions.
- The new connection from Brussels, Dresden, and Prague offers seats starting at €49 and shared compartment couchettes from €79.
ChatGPT’s boss claims nuclear fusion is the answer to AI’s soaring energy needs. Not so fast, experts say
cnn.com/2024/03/26/climate/ai-energy-nuclear-fusion-climate-intl/
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Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune' Films Finally Pass $1 Billion at the Global Box Office
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US out of money for Ukraine arms, Pentagon chief to convince allies to contribute
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/19/US-out-of-money-for-Ukraine-arms-Pentagon-chief-to-convince-allies-to-contribute
Quick Glance: Defense Secretary Austin Affirms Long-Term U.S. Support for Ukraine Amid Congressional Funding Standstill
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized on Tuesday that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine's efforts in the war against Russia, even as the U.S. Congress remains stuck due to funding reluctance to send additional weapons to the front.
- The conference took place a week after U.S. defense officials found and utilized $300 million in contract savings to finance a new package of military aid for Ukraine by extracting weapons from Pentagon stocks.
- U.S. leaders had stated in the past three months that they could not take more weapons off the shelves because they lacked the money to replenish the stocks. The Congress has been deadlocked for months over a new $95 billion supplemental bill that includes about $60 billion in aid for Ukraine.
- UNESCO indicates that Ukraine requires over a billion dollars to reconstruct its scientific infrastructure.
Trump’s Threat to Europe: His First Term Tested the Transatlantic Relationship—but His Second Would Break It
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Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune’ Success Lands Him a Major Studio Deal : Timothée Chalamet has inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros. after the wild ...
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Quick Glance: Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune’ Triumph Leads to Major Studio Agreement
- Both movies 'Wonka' and 'Dune: Part Two' each grossed over half a billion dollars at the global box office.
- Following the success of 'Wonka' and 'Dune: Part Two', Chalamet signed a First-Look deal with Warner Bros. for upcoming projects.
- Chalamet's professional journey flourishes with diverse roles, including an upcoming biopic about Bob Dylan.
Von der Leyen asks Finland to prepare the EU for war: Defense preparedness will be a main topic at the EU leaders’ summit.
politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-asks-finland-to-prepare-the-eu-for-war/
Swiss Federal Railways successfully tests remote-controlled train: Swiss Federal Railways has carried out successful test runs with a remotely controlled train ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/science/swiss-driverless-trains-one-step-closer-but-not-for-passengers/74032024
Cocoa Crunch Is Most Painful in Europe as New Rules Bite: Surging cocoa prices are being felt most in Europe, the world’s biggest chocolate consuming region ...
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Japan’s Ruling Parties Approve Exports of New Fighter Jet: Japan’s ruling parties agreed to allow exports of a next-generation fighter jet the country is ...
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A More European NATO: Defense Spending Alone Cannot Fix the Alliance’s Overdependence on the United States
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Sam Altman's Reddit stake worth over $600 million after first day pop on NYSE: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was a big winner in Reddit's New York Stock Exchange debut ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/21/sam-altmans-reddit-stake-worth-over-600-million-after-nyse-debut.html
Quick Glance: Reddit Shares Surge 48% in Market Debut
- Reddit shares ended their first day of trading in New York up 48 per cent, signaling that investor appetite for initial public offerings of promising yet loss-making companies could be returning.
- While Reddit still relies on advertising for the vast majority of its revenue, it positioned its content in its IPO marketing as training grounds for AI programs and disclosed an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission into its AI data licensing deals.
- Shares of Reddit opened on the New York Stock Exchange at $47 and surged to $50.44 after pricing at $34 in the IPO.
- Reddit's entry into public markets was long overdue, and although the allocation of shares to users and retailers poses risks, the extremely bullish sentiment from retail traders on platforms like Stocktwits indicates that the cult brand Reddit continues to hold a significant cultural presence in the social media world.
Dune 2 Nears $500 Million Globally, Surpasses First Film at Box Office: 'Dune: Part Two' is barreling toward another box office milestone.
variety.com/2024/film/box-office/dune-2-box-office-milestone-400-million-1235944137/
Quick Glance: ‘Dune: Part Two’ Nears Monumental Global Box Office Achievement
- Dune: Part Two exceeds $200 million in domestic earnings and reaches $494 million globally in just 17 days.
- Timothée Chalamet cements his status as a leading actor with impressive performances that have collectively grossed over $1 billion in recent months.
- Denis Villeneuve contemplates the possibility of directing another sequel in his Dune franchise.
- With less than a month in theaters, Dune: Part Two has already positioned itself for significant box office success, showcasing Timothée Chalamet as a rarity in Hollywood who can attract audiences despite the absence of superhero films.
Can Sam Altman Make AI Smart Enough to Answer These 6 Questions?: Your job is on the line, especially if artificial intelligence gets smart enough to answer ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-24/can-sam-altman-make-ai-smart-enough-to-answer-these-6-questions
Ramstein meeting: USA puts pressure on Europe to supply Ukraine with more weapons
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ramstein-treffen-usa-machen-druck-europa-soll-ukraine-mehr-waffen-liefern-li.2197683
Ukrainians under their blue and yellow flag are the reason murderers are not marching through Europe, Zelenskyy tells Pope
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/10/7445818/
Quick Glance: Criticism of Pope Francis' 'White Flag' Comment
- Ukrainian and allied officials criticize Pope Francis for urging Kyiv to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
- The pope is criticized for his 'white flag' comment, interpreted by many as a call for surrender.
- Ukraine remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia on peace talks.
- Pope Francis emphasizes that negotiations never mean surrender.
Car boss de Meo calls for joint European approach to counter Chinese EVs: Renault CEO and president of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/car-boss-de-meo-calls-joint-european-approach-counter-chinese-evs-2024-03-19/
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar box office collection day 4: Randeep Hooda film remains steady, takes India total to ₹8.2 crore
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Swatantrya Veer Savarkar box office collection day 4: Randeep Hooda film remains steady, takes India total to ₹8.2 crore
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Quick Glance: Controversial Biography of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
- The film portrays Savarkar as the neglected hero of history, projecting him as a Hindutva ideologue who aimed to advance Indian independence early.
- Criticism is directed towards the portrayal of Gandhi as stubborn, superficial, and lenient towards the British, while Savarkar is depicted as visionary and extreme.
- The biography focuses on bolstering Savarkar's image and emphasizing his legacy, while casting Gandhi and the Congress party in a negative light.
- Viewed as high-value propaganda, the film links Savarkar's simplified Hindutva beliefs to current political issues.
OpenAI’s chatbot store is filling up with spam: When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced GPTs, custom chatbots powered by OpenAI’s generative AI models ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/20/openais-chatbot-store-is-filling-up-with-spam/
Reddit's CEO gets paid, ChatGPT 'kinda sucks,' and Elon Musk’s Neuralink guinea pig: Tech news roundup
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Europe Passes AI Act to Ban Riskiest Tools, Force Copyright Compliance: The legislation will require AI firms to notify customers if they're speaking with an AI ...
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Quick Glance: EU AI Act Approved by European Parliament
- The European Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of the AI Act, positioning the EU as a global leader in regulating AI software.
- The legislation establishes a risk-based framework for AI, applying rules and requirements based on the level of risk associated with the use case.
- Penalties for non-compliance under the Act can reach up to 7% of global annual turnover or €35M.
- The AI Act, shaped through extensive negotiations, is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2027.
Renault calls for European war chest to tackle Chinese EV competition: Industry grapples with slowdown in sales and rise of cheaper models from China
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Reddit has finally gone public. From Sam Altman to Condé Nast owner Advance, here's who made bank.
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OpenAI Tumult Raises Question of How Open an AI Company Should Be: OpenAI’s hectic past few weeks have raised a fierce debate. But first...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-15/openai-tumult-raises-question-of-how-open-an-ai-company-should-be
Larry Householder, imprisoned ex-Ohio speaker, indicted on 10 new charges: Imprisoned ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been indicted on 10 new felony ...
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Elon Musk just made his ChatGPT rival Grok open-source: Musk had teased the move as he feuds with OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. He has sued over the company's ...
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OpenAI wants to make the Sora AI generator appealing to Hollywood: Sam Altman goes to the Oscar parties and makes appointments with major studios - according to ...
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Forced sale of TikTok could cost hundreds of billions of dollars: According to media reports, there are talks among entrepreneurs in the USA about a purchase of ...
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Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is back on the company's board, along with three new members
theregister.com/2024/03/11/ai_news_roundup/
Quick Glance: OpenAI appoints new board members, reinstates CEO Sam Altman
- Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is rejoining the company's board of directors.
- Joining alongside him are three new members, including former CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Sue Desmond-Hellmann, ex-Sony Entertainment president Nicole Seligman, and Instacart CEO Fidji Simo - expanding OpenAI's board to seven people.
- The appointment of the four new board members - and the reinstatement of Altman - comes after OpenAI faced criticism for its all-male board makeup and the nomination of Summers, who made derogatory remarks about women.
- OpenAI's expanded board is certainly diverse - at least in terms of their backgrounds.
OpenAI CEO about ChatGPT-4: “I don’t even think it’s that good”: ChatGPT-4 still leaves a lot to be desired, according to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI ...
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President Joe Biden assured Poland's leaders that US support for Poland is ironclad amid concerns in Europe that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Affirms Unwavering US Support for Poland
- President Joe Biden reassured Poland's leaders on Tuesday that the United States' backing for Poland is solid, amidst European concerns about Russian President Vladimir Putin's persistence in military aggression near Ukraine's borders.
- Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed with Biden his proposal for NATO allies to raise their defense expenditures from 2% of GDP to 3%, in response to what he labeled as 'the comprehensive war initiated by Russia just beyond NATO's eastern border.'
- Biden pushed for Congressional approval of laws allocating $60 billion in security aid for Ukraine. Although the Senate endorsed the bill through a bipartisan vote last month, it has been delayed by resolute Republicans in the House of Representatives.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland emphasized the necessity for NATO to enhance its capabilities on the eastern frontier to deter Russia, while underscoring the importance of a robust and equipped Poland, backed by allies, for the security of the entire Western region.
India, EFTA Bloc Sign Free Trade Pact After 16 Years in Making
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Quick Glance: India Strengthens Trade Relations with Europe
- India signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with four European countries to boost investments and create new jobs.
- The agreement provides significant benefits such as tariff reductions, improved market access, and streamlined customs procedures.
- The ratification of the agreement by the EFTA states is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
- The TEPA is projected to enhance trade in various sectors, contributing to an increase in the current trade volume.
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Director Adam Wingard Already Has Plans for Another Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)
discussingfilm.net/2024/03/20/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-director-adam-wingard-already-has-plans-for-another-sequel-exclusive/
European Investment Bank Sees Green Opportunities in Africa: The European Investment Bank is seeking climate-related investments in Africa ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-13/european-investment-bank-sees-green-opportunities-in-africa
Dell Won't Promote Remote Workers, According to a New Report: The company's updated hybrid policy comes as most return-to-office mandates have fizzled out.
inc.com/sarah-lynch/dell-wont-promote-remote-workers-new-report.html
Gifts instead of environmental protection: Europe capitulates to the farmers' riot
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Elon Musk says his ChatGPT rival Grok will be open-source as OpenAI feud continues
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Open-Source Grok by xAI this Week
- Elon Musk announces that xAI will open-source Grok, its ChatGPT rival, this week.
- The Musk-OpenAI dispute has sparked a debate on open-source AI.
- The decision to open-source Grok will help xAI join the list of companies publishing their chatbot codes.
- Musk has been a long-time advocate for open-source, with Tesla and X also open-sourcing parts of their technologies.
Supreme Court rejects appeal by New Mexico official ousted from office over Jan. 6
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/18/griffin-supreme-court-insurrection-clause/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Former New Mexico County Commissioner
- The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was removed from office due to his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
- Former commissioner Couy Griffin, known for his support of Donald Trump, received the first disqualification under the 14th Amendment, sparking potential repercussions for other officials involved in the Capitol attack.
- The ruling in Griffin's case could set precedents for holding state and local elected officials accountable for their roles in the January 6 insurrection.
- Griffin's appeal contested the state court's authority to enforce the anti-insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment and urged the Supreme Court to clarify the definition of 'insurrection' in relation to the events of January 6.
OpenAI's Sam Altman is about to make a ton of money from the Reddit IPO: The OpenAI CEO was revealed to be Reddit's third-largest shareholder before the social ...
qz.com/reddit-ipo-openai-sam-altman-1851327595
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Quick Glance: Reddit to Go Public: Shares Priced at $31 Expected This Month
- San Francisco-based social media company Reddit is set to go public this month, aiming to raise nearly $750 million (€686 million) through its initial public offering of common stock.
- Reddit plans to include 22 million shares of Class A common stock in the IPO, with 15.3 million shares expected to be available while selling stockholders offer about 6.7 million shares.
- The anticipated price of Reddit's shares is between $31 (€28) and $34 (€31) per share, and the company intends to utilize the proceeds for general corporate purposes, taxes, and possible acquisitions.
- In the October-December quarter, Reddit reported a net income of $18.5 million (€16.9 million) on revenue of $249.8 million (€228.6 million), primarily driven by advertising.
Abu Dhabi in talks to invest in OpenAI chip venture: State-backed group MGX in discussions over ambitious plans by Sam Altman to build semiconductor business
ft.com/content/d018067f-20e7-49eb-83dc-ebb8b1aad1a5
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Quick Glance: Negotiations for Investment in OpenAI Chip Enterprise
- State-backed MGX engages in talks regarding Sam Altman's ambitious semiconductor plans
- The United Arab Emirates aspires to be a global influencer in AI advancement.
- The US and Singapore are also participating in discussions with OpenAI.
- UAE positioning itself as a hub for AI strategy with global collaborators.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open: President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to stave off a ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4551334-biden-signs-spending-package-keep-government-open/
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Other than Trump, virtually no one was doing better four years ago: The former president is making a mistake by urging Americans to compare his record with that ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/24/trump-biden-2024-better-off-four-years-ago/
OpenAI boss takes Sora tech to Hollywood, report claims: OpenAI chief Sam Altman is reportedly courting Hollywood bigwigs in a bid to get them to incorporate his ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/openai-boss-takes-sora-to-hollywood/
Dutch cybersecurity startup bags €36M amid spike in online attacks: Dutch startup Eye Security has raised €36mn as it looks to defend European businesses from ...
thenextweb.com/news/dutch-cybersecurity-startup-eye-36m
Why Europe needs to revitalize its mining sector: Revitalizing Europe's domestic mining sector could reduce the continent's dependence on rare earth metals from ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/03/12/warum-europa-seinen-bergbausektor-wiederbeleben-muss
Woman calls for separate waiting rooms for those experiencing pregnancy loss: A Georgia woman is calling for doctors’ offices to have separate waiting areas for ...
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/woman-calls-separate-waiting-rooms-experiencing-pregnancy-loss-108273401
Sam Altman brings the receipts on Elon Musk's involvement in OpenAI: OpenAI in a blog post published emails between the company and Musk and said it intended to ...
businessinsider.com/sam-altman-brings-receipts-elon-musk-involvement-openai-lawsuit-2024-3
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Initiative to Eliminate Like and Retweet Counts on Twitter
- Musk plans to remove like, retweet, and favorite counts from X's main feed.
- Early user reactions to Musk's plan were mostly negative.
- Removing these metrics serves no business purpose and could impact engagement on the platform.
- Musk's move towards a structure similar to Threads may lead to potential boredom on the platform.
AI chatbot letdown: Hype hits rocky reality: The generative AI iindustry hits a "trough of disillusionment" as early awe dims and tough problems mount.
axios.com/2024/03/27/ai-chatbot-letdown-hype-reality
Elon Musk Is Feuding With Sam Altman In A Major Lawsuit Over OpenAI — And One Appears To Already Have The
benzinga.com/news/24/03/37766544/elon-musk-is-feuding-with-sam-altman-in-a-major-lawsuit-over-openai-and-one-appears-to-already-have
Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt: Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel warned the United States could ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4560301-budget-watchdog-warns-us-could-suffer-market-shock-over-national-debt/
Sam Altman: The world doesn't need another copy of Google: Altman said he found the idea of building a better search engine than Google "boring."
businessinsider.com/sam-altman-world-does-not-need-another-copy-of-google-2024-3
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