More than 70 recipients of The Game Awards' Future Class are calling for a statement to be read at next week's The Game Awards, on their behalf, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Why it matters: The letter is pressing an industry that has become more vocal about political and social issues in recent years to weigh in on a topic it's mostly avoided.
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta has shut down at least five China-based influence campaigns on its platforms this year that sought to exploit U.S. political divisions, the company said in a new report Thursday.
Why it matters: The company said China has become the most prolific source of such deceptive influence operations and that those campaigns typically include content beneficial to China's interests in different regions.
At the very least, OpenAI's former board could've tapped its own product for comms guidance before ousting Altman.
I did, and here is its rather detailed, unedited response ...
Prompt: What's the best communication strategy for announcing a CEO transition?
Response:"Announcing a CEO transition is a critical communication task that requires careful planning and execution to ensure a smooth transition and maintain stakeholder confidence.
Here's a comprehensive communication strategy to guide you through the process:
Timing and Coordination
Plan in advance to ensure a well-coordinated and timely communication.
Reinstated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Axios the "highest priority" for the company's new board is exploring a range of changes to "improve the governance structure" — including whether OpenAI remains controlled by a non-profit entity.
Why it matters: Under the company's current structure, for-profit work by a subsidiary is overseen by a non-profit board whose mission is to ensure that ultra-powerful artificial intelligence "benefits all of humanity."
OpenAI announced Wednesday that it has finalized the arrangements that will see Sam Altman return as CEO and give key partner and investor Microsoft a non-voting seat on the company's board.
Why it matters: The move resolves the immediate uncertainties around the non-profit company and its leadership, but other questions remain open.
Elon Musk pushed back on advertisers boycotting X over antisemitism and other hate speech on the platform formerly known as Twitter during the 2023 DealBook Summit in New York on Wednesday.
What he's saying: "If somebody's gonna try to blackmail me with advertising? Blackmail me with money? Go f**k yourself." Musk said. "Don't advertise."
Why it matters: Wireless charging on an electrified roadway could remove one of the biggest hassles of owning an EV: the need to stop and plug in regularly.
