Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donationsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLily Jamali,North America Technology correspondentandKali Hays,Technology reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesShivon Zilis arrives at the trial in Oakland, California on 6 MayA former OpenAI board member has explained how her unconventional personal relationship with Elon Musk evolved into having four of his children.Shivon Zilis testified in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California fo...
Tech & Co, la quotidienne - Mercredi 6 mai
Mercredi 6 mai, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Cédric Ingrand, directeur général de Heavyweight Studio, Tristan Nitot, directeur associé Communs Numériques et Anthropocène chez OCTO Technology, Léa Benaim, journaliste BFM Business, Philippe Daly, directeur général de PayPal France, Salomé Ferraris, journaliste BFM Tech, et Thibaud Sellam, fondateur et président de Nanoz, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi...
Google UK employees gives 10 days deadline to voluntarily recognise unions
Google's DeepMind employees are demanding union recognition amid concerns over their AI technology's use by the US and Israeli militaries. Workers seek a commitment against developing AI weapons and surveillance tools, urging management to voluntarily recognize their unions or face legal action. The move highlights growing anxieties about AI's ethical implications and its potential for harm.
Le Débrief de la tech - Mercredi 6 mai
Ce mercredi 6 mai, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Cédric Ingrand, directeur général de Heavyweight Studio, et Tristan Nitot, directeur associé Communs Numériques et Anthropocène chez OCTO Technology, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.
Google : fronde interne contre l'IA militaire - 06/05
Ce mercredi 6 mai, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Cédric Ingrand, directeur général de Heavyweight Studio, et Tristan Nitot, directeur associé Communs Numériques et Anthropocène chez OCTO Technology. Ils se sont penchés sur la fronde interne de Google contre l’IA militaire, l'arrivée en 2027 du premier smartphone d’OpenAI doté d’IA, ainsi que sur l'investissement d’au moins 55 milliards de dollars d’Elon Musk dans Terafab, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidi...
How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman
In late August 2017, key figures at OpenAI (then a small non-profit research lab) gathered to discuss how they would create a for-profit to commercialize its technology and raise the funds needed to realize AGI. Elon Musk was demanding full control of the company and had just given each of his cofounders a Tesla Model 3. CTO Greg Brockman said he saw that as way of buttering them up at a time when Musk and Sam Altman were vying to win support for their respective visions of the company’s f...
Amazon investit 15 milliards de dollars en France - 06/05
Ce mercredi 6 mai, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Cédric Ingrand, directeur général de Heavyweight Studio, et Tristan Nitot, directeur associé Communs Numériques et Anthropocène chez OCTO Technology. Ils se sont penchés sur l'investissement de 15 milliards de dollars sur trois ans d'Amazon en France, l'iOS 27 d'Apple permettant de choisir entre ChatGPT, Claude ou Gemini pour son IA dans Siri, ainsi que le paiement de 250 millions de dollars par Apple pour dédo...
India, Vietnam elevate strategic ties, set $25 billion trade target by 2030
India and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious trade target of $25 billion by 2030. The pact includes expanded cooperation in defense, technology, and digital services, alongside efforts to boost agricultural trade and supply chain resilience.
‘Your craft is obsolete’: WiseTech staff in limbo as AI touted as better than humans
The software company said in February it would cut 7,000 jobs but, as it touts new technology, workers are still waiting to hear which roles will goGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastStaff at WiseTech have been waiting almost three months to be told if they’re among the 2,000 people the logistics software company is to cut due to advances in AI, with workers criticising the wait as stressful and “ridiculous”.The comments come as its founder on Tuesday told investors an AI...
Watch: South Korea debuts humanoid robot Buddhist monk
Rest of World News: Gabi, the first non-human to receive Buddhist vows in South Korea, participates in a historic ceremony at Jogyesa Temple, combining tradition with technology in an unprecedented event.
Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas
Aurora Innovation will start hauling loads in driverless trucks for distribution giant McLane, the latest company to adopt the startup’s autonomous vehicle technology following a multi-year pilot program. Under the commercial agreement announced Wednesday, trucks outfitted with Aurora’s self-driving system will be used to transport goods between Dallas and Houston. These trucks will operate autonomously and will not have a human safety driver on board who can take over. However, Auro...
UAE launches “Digital Talents in Sharjah” to build AI-ready workforce
Dubai: Sharjah is set to become a key hub for nurturing future-ready digital talent.The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch of the “Digital Talents in Sharjah” initiative, in strategic partnership with the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah, and in collaboration with global technology leaders including Google, Oracle, upGrad and Microsoft.The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and...
UAE President visits fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).During the tour, he reviewed the latest innovations, products, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and readiness of national industries across a range of vital sectors, as well as the use of technology to advance local production.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply ...
NVIDIA Spectrum-X — the Open, AI-Native Ethernet Fabric — Sets the Standard for Gigascale AI, Now With MRC
The race to build the world’s most powerful AI factories demands networking that keeps pace with the ambitions of AI itself. NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet scale-out infrastructure stands at the forefront of that race as the most advanced AI networking technology available today, deployed by industry leaders who can’t afford to compromise on performance, resilience or scale. That includes OpenAI, Microsoft and Oracle. Companies including NVIDIA, Microsoft and OpenAI have demonstrated industry leade...
Kerno showcases UAE-built sovereign compute platform at MIITE 2026
Abu Dhabi: Kerno, the UAE’s first enterprise-grade IT hardware manufacturer, is participating in the “Make it in the Emirates Exhibition” (MIITE) 2026, where it is presenting its locally developed compute infrastructure and outlining the expansion of its domestic manufacturing operations, in response to rapidly growing demand for sovereign AI infrastructure in the region. The company’s participation comes amid increasing regional focus on strengthening local technology capabilities and buil...
Auto China 2026: GWM unveils next-generation GWM ONE S Platform, 4.0T V8 engine and more
Beijing: GWM (Great Wall Motor) has officially revealed its most ambitious technology and product lineup at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, anchored by the global debut of the GWM ONE S platform, the world’s first premium all-powertrain platform with native AI integration. For the Middle East market, where GWM is represented in the UAE by its distributor, the Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, the spotlight falls firmly on two standout brands leading GWM’s regional growth story, HAVAL and TANK, with the...
China should not have ... : Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after share falls to zero in Beijing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.
'Everyone wins': Indian firms to invest $20 billion in US across sectors, says Sergio Gor
Indian companies are set to invest over $20.5 billion dollars in the United States in various sectors including technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. "Twelve Indian firms alone announced 1.1 billion dollars in new investments today and these partnerships are creating American jobs and strengthening supply chains," US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
CATL Bears Retreat in Hong Kong After Blockbuster Share Sale
Traders are swiftly unwinding bearish positions against Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.’s Hong Kong-listed shares as the focus shifts to the battery giant’s growth outlook following a $5 billion share sale.
NASA scientist who 'died three times' saw the same thing every time... and it wasn't the pearly gates of Heaven
NASA scientist who 'died three times' saw the same thing every time... and it wasn't the pearly gates of HeavenBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 20:01, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 03:02, 6 May 2026 e-mail 238 shares