Mira Murati, former CTO of OpenAI, has co-founded Thinking Machines Lab, a new A.I. start-up focused on making A.I. systems more customizable and capable through open source technologies. She left OpenAI after clashes over the company’s A.I. direction, joining other former executives in forming their own A.I. companies amidst the global race to advance A.I. technologies. Murati’s departure from OpenAI was prompted by a desire for personal exploration, following her involvement in the ousting and subsequent reinstatement of former CEO Sam Altman.
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Coinbase Says S.E.C. Will Drop Crypto Lawsuit
The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to drop its lawsuit against the company, signaling a retreat by federal regulators and lifting a legal cloud over the global crypto industry. The S.E.C. sued Coinbase in 2023 for selling unregistered securities, but a settlement agreement has been reached without financial penalty, pending S.E.C. approval, marking a significant victory for the industry after years of legal battles and potential regulatory threats....
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