OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to testify before Congress for the first time next week
The day prior, Sam Altman will join a bipartisan group of lawmakers for dinner, according to a copy of the invite obtained by NBC News.
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Airbnb drops on cautious outlook as CEO says customers want 'affordability'
Shares of Airbnb tumbled Wednesday, a day after the company released its first-quarter report that offered a cautious outlook for the current quarter.
Lawmakers press companies that collect U.S. consumer data to reveal how they buy and sell it
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing over 20 data broker companies to reveal the types of information they collect on consumers and how they distribute it
Roblox stock up after company reports strong booking, user engagement growth
The video-game maker reported adjusted revenue of $774 million, beating analyst estimates, and its fourth-consecutive quarter of bookings growth.
Microsoft agrees to buy electricity generated from Sam Altman-backed fusion company Helion in 2028
Sam Altman has invested $375 million into Helion. His other big bet is artificial intelligence company OpenAI, in which Microsoft is an investor.
Antitrust enforcement can help the U.S. stay ahead of China on tech, FTC Chair Khan says
Khan said lessons of the past suggest that more aggressive enforcement at home will actually benefit the U.S. on the international stage.
Twitter to launch encrypted direct messages with voice and video chat to follow, Elon Musk says
Twitter could launch encrypted direct messages on Wednesday, Elon Musk said, as the CEO outlined plans to boost communication features on the social media app.
UK man pleads guilty to Twitter hack that compromised accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk
Joseph O'Connor, 23, submitted his guilty plea in a New York court on Tuesday, according to a Department of Justice press release.
Here's why sodium-ion batteries are shaping up to be a big technology breakthrough
Although still in its infancy, the global market for sodium-ion batteries is expected to be worth over $11 billion by 2033.
Microsoft ramps up A.I. game with bet on startup that helps coding novices build apps
The deal signifies a further bid by Microsoft to ramp up its efforts in AI, which has become a key focus for the company.
A.I. could threaten search ad market, but South Korean tech giant Naver also sees an opportunity
While AI chatbots like ChatGPT pose a threat to the search ad market, South Korean internet giant Naver sees it as an "opportunity."
The driver-optional EV tractor at center of agtech boom right next to Silicon Valley
Monarch Tractor CEO Praveen Penmetsa says the world's agtech center is taking shape right next to Silicon Valley's AI, EVs, and autonomous code.
Tucker Carlson to host show on Twitter after being fired from Fox News
Tucker Carlson said he will relaunch a version of his show on Twitter, weeks after being fired from Fox News
Twilio stock falls on weaker-than-expected revenue forecast
Twilio is gaining customers, but some users are opting not to increase their spending because of economic fears.
Airbnb drops 10% after earnings report offers cautious outlook for second quarter
Airbnb drops 10% after earnings report offers cautious outlook for the second quarter.
FBI takes down Russian computer malware network that attacked NATO nations, journalists
Operation Medusa took down Snake, a malware network built by a Russian intelligence unit to infiltrate high-value targets around the world.
Palantir soars on earnings beat and prediction of full-year profitability
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company expects to remain profitable "each quarter through the end of the year."
Why ChatGPT developer OpenAI is the No. 1 company on the 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list
ChatGPT maker OpenAI is the No. 1 CNBC 2023 Disruptor 50 company as the Microsoft-backed AI startup leads the biggest tech breakthrough since the iPhone.
LinkedIn lays off 716 employees, kills China jobs app
The company has operated in China since 2014 but will now focus on its Learning, Marketing, and Talent businesses there, CEO Ryan Roslansky said.
GM hires ex-Apple exec to lead new software unit
Software, specifically monetizing it, is a major focus for automakers such as GM, as it eyes recurring revenue opportunities.
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