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Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product
2.Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product
Trump admin shifts course on Medicare GLP-1 coverage
3.Trump admin shifts course on Medicare GLP-1 coverage
Scoop: Trump mulls extending waiver to ease U.S. oil shipments
4.Scoop: Trump mulls extending waiver to ease U.S. oil shipments
Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars
5.Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars
    • Ina Fried
    3 hours ago
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    Technology
    Hands-on with ChatGPT's powerful new image engine
    Beige background with two posters: left shows a collage for "Mike Allen Look-Alike Contest" at noon Sunday in Washington Square Park; right presents the infographic "The Case Against Candy Corn" with candy corn visuals.

    An AI generated images of a fictional Mike Allen look-alike contest and an infographic making the case against candy corn. Images: Ina Fried via ChatGPT

    ChatGPT's new image engine promises a host of improvements including better typography, access to the Web and an ability to reason. So Axios put it to the test.

    Why it matters: Past image engines have proved initially popular with consumers, but had enough flaws to prevent broader use in business.

    Go deeper (1 min. read)
    • Hans Nichols
    12 hours ago
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    Politics & Policy
    Thune nudges Trump to "wrap up" Fed probe
    This is John Thune

    Photo: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images

    Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is pressing the Trump administration to end the GOP staring contest over Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair.

    Why it matters: Frustration inside the Senate GOP conference is mounting over the own goal they see President Trump making on issues central to their political survival: spurring economic growth and taming inflation.

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    • Madison Mills
    Updated 12 hours ago
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    Technology
    SpaceX nears deal with Cursor
    Photo illustration of Elon Musk gazing towards stars forming a constellation in the shape of binary code

    Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios; Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

    SpaceX said Tuesday it has agreed to a deal with AI coding startup Cursor that could result in an acquisition or $10 billion investment.

    Why it matters: The deal underscores SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's push to make his company into an AI powerhouse ahead of its potential IPO, which may be the largest in history.

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