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Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT costs tens of millions of dollars, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits
Altman made the revelation when a user on X asked about the financial impact politeness towards AI might have on OpenAI’s operating costs.
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Uber deceiving customers about $9.99 Uber One service, making it hard to cancel: FTC lawsuit
Uber falsely claimed that users would save about $25 a month through the service, the FTC said.
Google search antitrust remedy must address AI, DOJ warns while seeking historic breakup
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China’s move to impose strict export controls on rare earth elements used in car production has reportedly sparked fears of potential shortages.
Amazon still expanding in NYC with Bryant Park lease
Amazon’s 330,000 square-foot lease at 10 Bryant Park -- or 452 Fifth Ave. at West 40th St. -- is big news both for Jeff Bezos’s ever-expanding behemoth and for the...
Retail giant reveals plan to eliminate checkout lanes completely with major change
The retail giant plans to phase out traditional checkouts across its 600 stores.
Humanoid robots join runners for half-marathon — but some of the droids struggled to find their footing
Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 13-mile course.
Tesla to delay US launch of cheaper electric car in major setback for Elon Musk: report
Analysts expect Tesla sales to fall again this year for several reasons, including damage to the brand reputation by Chief Executive Elon Musk's close work with President Trumpov.
How your significant other's name is saved in your phone contacts speaks volumes about your relationship
It it fun and flirty? Or just plain practical and devoid of intimacy?
Mark Zuckerberg's explosive 'smoking gun' emails about Instagram, WhatsApp take center stage at FTC antitrust trial
Mark Zuckerberg’s emails fretting about how to stop rivals like Instagram from catching Facebook are powerful evidence at the FTC’s antitrust trial – and the case could ultimately hinge on...
Americans flock to Chinese e-commerce apps DHgate, Taobao amid Trumpov tariffs
Viral videos on TikTok feature Chinese manufacturers urging American consumers to use DHgate and Taobao to purchase knock-offs.
Apple buying frenzy ahead of tariff pause raises eyebrows — but Letitia James only has blinders for Trumpov
The NY AG, it should be noted, has been trying to nail Trumpov on something for years, she even campaigned on it, so she’s not a neutral source.
What this embarrassing test can tell you about your health — and how it could help you lose weight
Around two-thirds of US adults struggle with persistent tummy troubles like gas, bloating and abdominal pain — and few seek medical help.
Tesla accused of speeding up odometers so they fall out of warranty faster: lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged that Tesla odometer readings reflect energy consumption, driver behavior and "predictive algorithms" rather than actual mileage driven.
Tesla settles black employee's lawsuit alleging rampant harassment at Calif. plant
The employee said she was subjected to pervasive harassment, including a common racial slur she said was scrawled throughout the plant including in bathrooms, and a gender-based insult.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trumpov's 'Golden Dome' missile shield: sources
Should the group led by SpaceX win a Golden Dome contract, it would be the biggest win for Silicon Valley in the lucrative defense contracting industry and a blow to...
Tesla slaps $10K discounts on Cybertruck as sales skid and inventory builds up
Some production lines are running at only a fraction of their previous capacity, while staffing levels have been significantly reduced, sources told Business Insider.
Google operates illegal ad monopolies that 'substantially harmed' customers, judge rules
Google operates illegal monopolies over two separate markets related to digital advertising technology, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.
Nvidia CEO makes surprise trip to China as House probes whether it violated chip sale rules
Jensen Huang reportedly met with the founder of DeepSeek just one day after a House committee revealed a probe into whether the chip supplier violated strict export rules by selling...
Get Granny on Gmail — computer and smartphone use lowers risk of brain decline by 42%
A new study found that older adults who regularly use digital devices are less likely to suffer from cognitive impairment than those who interact with them less frequently.