OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal Getty Images Lily Jamali North America technology correspondent, BBC News 2 October 2024 OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has raised $6.6bn in its latest funding round, as investors including its early backer Microsoft continue to bet big on artificial intelligence (AI). The deal gave the tech company… Continue reading OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

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Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again

Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again Reuters Joshua Nevett Political reporter @JoshuaNevett 2 October 2024, 14:15 BST Comments Updated 19 minutes ago The four Conservative leadership hopefuls have set out their visions for reforming the party after its historic defeat in the general election this year. Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and… Continue reading Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again

‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly

‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly PA Chas Geiger Politics reporter Reporting from Birmingham Kate Whannel Politics reporter 30 September 2024, 18:03 BST Updated 14 minutes ago Rishi Sunak’s “Stop the boats” slogan was an “error”, Conservative leadership contender James Cleverly has said. The slogan, adopted in January 2023, referred to the then… Continue reading ‘Stop the boats’ slogan was error, says Cleverly

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California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill Getty Images João da Silva Business reporter 38 minutes ago The governor of California Gavin Newsom has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill, which had faced strong opposition from major technology companies. The legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on AI in the… Continue reading California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

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Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech

Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech Brian Wheeler BBC Poliitcs Reporting from Birmingham Joe Pike Political correspondent Reporting from Birmingham 1 minute ago Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to unite behind whoever wins the contest to replace him as leader. In a speech at the party’s conference in Birmingham, Sunak said:… Continue reading Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech

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Starmer’s Labour about greed and power – Duffield

Starmer’s Labour about greed and power – Duffield This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent 28 September 2024 Rosie Duffield has told the BBC that Sir Keir Starmer’s team cares “more about… Continue reading Starmer’s Labour about greed and power – Duffield

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Starmer rejects claims he is talking country down

Starmer rejects claims he is talking country down This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Becky Morton Political reporter Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 25 September 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has denied talking the country down with his repeated warnings about the… Continue reading Starmer rejects claims he is talking country down

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Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot

Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot EPA Peter Hoskins BBC News, Business reporter 5 minutes ago Instagram owner Meta says Dame Judi Dench and John Cena will be voice options for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Users will also be able to get information from AI versions of Awkwafina, Keegan… Continue reading Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot

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