OpenAI staff grapples with the company’s social media push

[ad_1] Several current and former OpenAI researchers are speaking out over the company’s first foray into social media: the Sora app, a TikTok-style feed filled with AI-generated videos and a lot of Sam Altman deepfakes. The researchers, airing their grievances on X, seem torn over how the launch fits into …

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Self-driving trucks startup Einride raises $100M

[ad_1] Einride, the Swedish startup known for its unusual-looking electric and autonomous pods that are designed to carry freight, said Wednesday it has raised $100 million from several new and existing investors, including its largest shareholder, EQT Ventures. The raise included an undisclosed strategic investment from quantum computing company IonQ. …

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Rising wildfires spur comeback for Canadian water bomber

[ad_1] Canadair CL-415 planes, the workhorse of international aerial efforts to fight blazes, are making a comeback, like the one seen here over a 2025 wildfire in Albania. Photo: Adnan Beci / AFP/FileSource: AFP The Canadair water bomber revolutionized the fight against wildfires after it debuted in the skies decades …

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Deutsche Börse Group, Circle Forge A Stablecoin Alliance

[ad_1] The move aims to expand digital finance across Europe. Exchange operator and markets infrastructure provider Deutsche Börse Group has signed a deal with global stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group to integrate Circle’s EURC and USDC stablecoins into Deutsche Börse’s financial market infrastructure. This collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance …

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Air traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strain

[ad_1] The funding halt means some 13,300 US air traffic controllers and thousands of other essential aviation safety officials must work without pay. Photo: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP/FileSource: AFP Aviation groups urged US political leaders to quickly resolve a budget impasse Wednesday, warning that the government shutdown strains air travel …

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Citi Launches Single Event Processing Platform In North America

[ad_1] Citi Investor Services rolled out Single Event Processing (SEP) technology, which promises real-time transaction processing and improved efficiency, in North America. This platform, which was already unveiled in some European markets, enables real-time processing of all global asset-servicing transactions, with the majority of Citi’s custody flows expected to utilize …

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Better Tomorrow Ventures closes $140M, remains bullish on fintech

[ad_1] Sheel Mohnot, co-founder and general partner of Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV) has one simple answer for anyone claiming that investing in fintech has lost some of its attractiveness. “The world of finance is huge. About 20% of global GDP is financial services, and it’s still not digital enough,” he …

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BofA Leverages GenAI To Enhance Services

[ad_1] New features let employees to focus on creativity, conversation, and addressing complex client needs. Bank of America (BofA) revealed this week significant ways that artificial intelligence is enhancing its services for clients and employees alike through the strategic deployment of generative AI (GenAI), demonstrating a leap forward in how …

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