OpenAI CEO Rejects Idea of Going Public
During a recent conference, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the company currently has no plans to go public. Altman cited the strange structure of the company and potential disagreements with investors over decisions related to artificial intelligence as reasons for their hesitation. He went on to state that he was not interested in the possibility of being sued by Wall Street or other entities related to the stock market.
France Subsidizes Chip Factory with €2.9 Billion
The French government has agreed to subsidize a new chip factory near Grenoble with €2.9 billion. The factory is expected to produce 620,000 wafers each year, and is being built by European chip manufacturer STMicroelectronics and its US partner Globalfoundries. The factory will be located in Crolles, where two existing chip factories are already located.
Ukrainian Attack on Nord Stream 1 Delayed
Reports suggest that a Ukrainian special unit planned an attack on the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea in June 2022, but put the plans on hold. A European secret service was informed of the plans by a Ukrainian informant, and informed the US and German secret services. The German secret service reportedly informed members of the Bundestag about the attack plans, but the planned attack did not take place until September 2022.
Douglas Rushkoff Presents at re:publica 2023
Douglas Rushkoff, author of “Survival of the Richest,” was a featured speaker at re:publica 2023. He presented his ideas about the challenges faced by multi-billionaires after an apocalypse, including how to pay employees and practical survival tips. The event drew significant attention, despite Rushkoff’s remote connection via video.
Apple Vision Pro Glasses Address Display Objectification
While the specifications of Apple’s first mixed reality headset have already been leaked, the company has not yet addressed the question of how it will be used. The company is also developing the Vision Pro glasses, which will focus on objectification of the display. Some experts have noted that this is a tricky area for the company, and the timing of the release is still unknown.
