A former OpenAI board member dropped a bombshell allegation about CEO Sam Altman and the company’s ethics. But this isn’t the first time employees have expressed safety concerns about the company. We’ll explain. Plus, a new rule aims to protect buy now, pay later users. And, how college sports might finally get recognized as a multibillion-dollar business.
Here’s everything we talked about today:
“The Golden Triangle: How the CHIPS Act is changing one Arizona neighborhood”) from Marketplace
“What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner”) from The TED AI Show
“Former OpenAI board member explains why they fired Sam Altman”) from The Verge
“Commissioner Sankey: ‘There’s no better time to be a student-athlete’”) from SEC Sports
“What to know about House v. NCAA settlement and a historic day for college sports”) from The New York Times
“Klarna CEO on CFPB declaration: Wise to put regulations around this”) from CNBC
“CFPB Takes Action to Ensure Consumers Can Dispute Charges and Obtain Refunds on Buy Now, Pay Later Loans”) from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
“Buy now, pay later debt grows but is hidden from credit bureaus”) from Marketplace
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