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AI · TechCrunch AI

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026

While OpenAI has filed confidentially for an IPO, the company will not be going public this year, according to CEO Sam Altman.

World · futuristsspeakers.com

ENERGY CRISIS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR CORPORATE MEETINGS & GOVERNMENT EVENTS - futuristsspeakers.com

ENERGY CRISIS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR CORPORATE MEETINGS & GOVERNMENT EVENTS    futuristsspeakers.com

Products & Consumer Tech · The Verge

StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter

Blizzard originally tried to bring the StarCraft universe to the world of 3D shooters way back in 2002 with StarCraft: Ghost. It sat in development hell for years until Blizzard president Mike Morhaime confirmed that it had been canceled in 2014. Now Blizzard is giving it another go with the simply titled StarCraft. Dan Hay, […]

Society · The Guardian Society

I survived a stroke during an ocean swim. Here’s what I’ve learned about fear

After his stroke in rough surf, Graham Russell embarked on an unexpected journey into fear. Three lessons helped him return to the joy of the ocean Looking out over the ocean, I would watch the waves sparkling in the sunlight as they grew and spilled into a burst of froth. It was a fun way to relax, to breathe deep and enjoy an awesome display of energy. But lately it had become exhausting. In winter last year I tore the lining of an artery in my neck during a rough ocean swim off the Central Coast of New South Wales. It caused a stroke while I was in the water, which saw me scrambling back to shore where a surfer noticed me and sounded the alarm. Six months later, the injury had healed, and my motor functions were all back to normal. But as I prepared for a dip in calm conditions on a sunny day in January, I paused. An unexpected journey into fear began. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

World · Al Jazeera

Israel bombs southern Lebanon as talks postponed

The next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, has been postponed.

World · TVP World

Poland's Sikorski says he has new insight into Ukraine-Russia peace talks after Kyiv visit - TVP World

Poland's Sikorski says he has new insight into Ukraine-Russia peace talks after Kyiv visit    TVP World

World · Al Jazeera

Gaza genocide documentary ‘NAZA’ wins Special Jury Prize at Venice

‘NAZA’, a documentary about Israel’s genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.

World · Al Jazeera

US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut disaster agency workforce

US President Donald Trump has said he would like to abolish the agency.

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

LG Says We're Fake News [video]

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToP9xfLDSME Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49676324 Points: 199 # Comments: 91

World · Al Jazeera

Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting

Iran tells Al Jazeera that Monday's meeting is a sign of 'good intentions' towards neighbouring countries.

World · Al Jazeera

Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?

The Iranian ally seizes Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

An open letter to Dario: if you mean it, open the weights

Article URL: https://jacob.gold/posts/open-letter-to-dario-amodei-about-open-weights/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49676085 Points: 273 # Comments: 93

World · Al Jazeera

Afghan woman deported in first use of US Alien Terrorist Removal Court

Court was created in 1996, but had never been used before Nazira Haji Zada’s case.

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

Linux Zoom client proactively reading everything written to X11 clipboard

Article URL: https://hachyderm.io/@simontatham/117201594980991062 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49675902 Points: 200 # Comments: 61

World · Al Jazeera

Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran

PM Ali al-Zaidi dismisses commander, orders investigation into operations command in Maysan province, bordering Iran.

World · Al Jazeera

Iran, UAE hold first talks at BRICS summit since conflict began

Iran’s President has met Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince at the BRICS summit for their highest-level talks since the war began.

Society · NPR Top Stories

Alien Terrorist Removal Court deports legal US resident to Afghanistan in first-ever case

Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident, conceded to being an "alien terrorist." It marks the first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.

Notable Blogs · Simon Willison

Quoting Paul Ford

For a while, I must admit, it looked as if software developer roles like mine were done for. How could we fight against tireless robots? But our industry is slowly realizing that making truly cutting-edge software still requires humans to think and work together, to maximize their skill sets and to practice their respective crafts. A.I. can write very good software, but it also makes it easy to do someone else’s job badly, which is part of why all those projects fail. Now that everyone can code, it’s become clearer why many shouldn’t. — Paul Ford , A.I. Was Supposed to Give Us New Killer Apps. What Happened? Tags: paul-ford , generative-ai , deep-blue , ai , llms

Business · Currently.com

BigBear.ai vs. D-Wave Quantum: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? - Currently.com

BigBear.ai vs. D-Wave Quantum: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?    Currently.com

World · Deutsche Welle

Baghdad confirms attack on Saudi pipeline came from Iraq

Saudi Arabia has said it will not retaliate and wants Iraq to "take the necessary measures." Baghdad is under pressure from the United States to rein in Iran-backed militias.

Business · fool.com

BigBear.ai vs. D-Wave Quantum: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? - fool.com

BigBear.ai vs. D-Wave Quantum: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?    fool.com

World · Межа. Новини України.

Jared Kushner Says Territory Dispute Still Blocks Ukraine Russia Peace Talks - Межа. Новини України.

Jared Kushner Says Territory Dispute Still Blocks Ukraine Russia Peace Talks    Межа. Новини України.

World · Al Jazeera

Selling the war: Purges, polygraphs and propaganda

The Iran war has become ever more challenging for the Trump administration to sell.

Business · BBC Business

Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley

A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.