Chris Anderson, head of TED, criticized Elon Musk in an open letter on X, warning that Musk's unfiltered posts risk reputational and real-world harm. Anderson urged Musk to embrace responsible communication and reflect on the values that once earned him global admiration.
A U.S. soldier used ChatGPT to assist in planning a deadly Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, raising concerns over AI misuse. The incident, which resulted in the soldier's death and minor injuries to seven others, has sparked debates on regulating AI technology.
The move aims to simplify policies, reduce censorship, and prioritize free speech while focusing on addressing severe violations like terrorism and child exploitation.
Amazon has outbid Disney and Paramount with a $40 million deal to license a Brett Ratner-directed documentary on Melania Trump, featuring her life story and a follow-up docuseries. The project will stream on Prime Video and have a limited theatrical release in late 2025.
The Biden administration has released 11 Yemeni detainees, including two alleged Osama bin Laden bodyguards, from Guantanamo Bay after over two decades without charges.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was reportedly obsessed with Jash Dholani's book Hit Reverse and embarked on a solo Asia trip before the crime.
Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to lead a major Vatican office, naming her prefect of the Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower and former OpenAI researcher, recently died by suicide after raising ethical concerns about generative AI and copyright misuse. OpenAI's denial of his involvement contrasts with other AI platforms' detailed accounts, sparking debates on transparency and accountability in Big Tech.
Hamas has agreed to release 34 Israeli hostages, including women, children, and the elderly, in the first phase of a proposed prisoner exchange deal. The group seeks a week to verify the captives' status, while negotiations continue amid public protests and international mediation.
ISIS-inspired terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar planned a devastating New Year's Day attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street using bombs with a rare explosive compound.
China is witnessing a rapid surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, causing overcrowded hospitals and raising concerns about severe respiratory illnesses.
Ann Telnaes resigned as The Washington Post cartoonist after her work, criticizing billionaires' ties to Donald Trump, was rejected. She accused owner Jeff Bezos of prioritizing power over press freedom, reaffirming her commitment to free speech.
A decorated Green Beret, Matthew Livelsberger, died in a self-inflicted Tesla explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, calling it a "wake-up call" for the nation's issues.
Matthew Livelsberger, a trained drone pilot and decorated Army veteran, is under scrutiny after a Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas. Social media is divided, questioning whether the incident was a targeted attack or a premeditated suicide.
Shamsud Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran and former Deloitte employee, carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans, killing 15 people. Financial struggles, personal turmoil, and radicalization linked to ISIS reportedly fueled his actions.
The FBI uncovered over 150 homemade explosive devices, the largest cache in its history, at the Virginia home of Brad Spafford, who faces charges of weapon possession and endangering public safety. Spafford's disturbing political comments and reckless handling of explosives have led prosecutors to deem him a severe community threat.