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OpenAI Publishes Five Principles For Its AGI Push
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 3: Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a talk session with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at an event titled 'Transforming Business through AI' in Tokyo, Japan, on February 03, 2025. SoftBank and OpenAI announced that…
Why publishers and investors are increasingly backing user-generated games over conventional ones
The runaway success of hit games created on user-generation platforms, chiefly Roblox, is increasingly attracting investment from venture capital and publishers who previously backed PC and console games, says investment firm Double Black Capital…
Top Medical Journal Publishes Searing Article Warning Against Medical AI
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech A recent survey found that millions of Americans are asking AI chatbots for medical advice, often instead of consulting human doctors. That's despite researchers continuing to find…
AI companies should publish security assessments - LessWrong
AI companies should get third-party security experts to assess (and possibly also red-team/pen-test) their security against key threat models and then publish the high-level findings of this assessment: the extent to which they can defend against…
People Can Fly acquires Texas-based publisher Cooldown Games
Outriders and Gears of War: Judgment developer People Can Fly has acquired Texas-based publisher Cooldown Games for an undisclosed fee. Cooldown was established in 2024 by a group of former Gearbox Publishing veterans with the aim of bringing…
Media giants warn EU digital law could harm publishers
Europe's biggest broadcasters and media groups warned EU regulators that a planned law to curb unfair digital practices should target Big Tech, not publishers and broadcasters already heavily regulated, citing risks to media…
Women writers dominate in new Booktok bestseller list announced by TikTok
TikTok has officially formalised its massive influence on the British publishing industry by launching the UK's first #BookTok Bestseller List. Created in partnership with data specialists Media Control and NielsenIQ BookData, the new monthly chart…
A CEO's Guide To Industry Hopping
There's no one way to set a career path. There are people who want to lead software companies who find themselves climbing the corporate ladder with different companies in the software space. But there are also those who find themselves getting…
At Least 18% of Jobs Face Major AI Risk, OpenAI Economist Predicts
Eliminate or restructure? Is AI ready? Some jobs are at risk of being swamped by AI, while others are more likely to be restructured to take greater advantage of AI tools and platforms. The question is, which jobs are more vulnerable? The metric…
Full official #BookTok Bestseller List for March 2026 including a book from 1992
The first official #BookTok bestseller list highlights the incredible influence of female authors, who occupy every single spot in the top 20. Leading the charge is Rachel Reid's Heated Rivalry, buoyed by a recent TV adaptation, while Irish author…
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0753 GMT – Galp Energia's industrial and midstream unit reports a 13% on-year decrease in processed raw…
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0648 ET – AstraZeneca shouldn't be materially affected by Japanese partner Daiichi Sankyo's review of…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0810 GMT – Volvo has lifted its 2026 truck demand outlook for some regions in what is a small…
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0139 GMT – Lithium miner IGO's 18% share-price fall on Friday following a production guidance downgrade doesn't…
Possible 2026 Opening Remarks: Marketing's Age of Opinion Is Ending
The future of brands gets decided here. Join the industry's top marketers at Brandweek for the ideas, insights, and connections shaping what's next. Get your ticket. If most of the C-suite is paid based on growth of the company—and the CMO…
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