YouTube users report 90-second unskippable ads on TVs 

YouTube users watching on smart TVs have reported being served unskippable ads lasting more than 90 seconds during videos. The company says it does not support a 90-second unskippable ad format and is investigating why some viewers are seeing them. The reports began appearing on April 7, with multiple users sharing screenshots and experiences on […]

New report challenges Sam Altman’s technical credibility 

A new investigation by The New Yorker raises questions about Sam Altman’s technical expertise and leadership at OpenAI, citing accounts from former insiders. The report matters because Altman has become one of the most influential figures in AI, shaping both public perception and policy discussions around the technology. The article draws on interviews with multiple […]

OpenAI supports state bill limiting liability for catastrophic AI harm

An Illinois bill that would limit when AI developers can be sued over large-scale harm has gained support from OpenAI, as states continue to shape policy in the absence of federal rules. The proposal ties liability protection to strict conditions, including proof that companies did not act intentionally or recklessly and that they publicly disclose […]

Sam Altman’s home targeted again days after Molotov attack

Sam Altman’s San Francisco home was reportedly targeted in a second incident early Sunday, days after a separate suspect allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the property. Police arrested two individuals after a reported gunshot outside the residence. According to the San Francisco Police Department, the latest incident occurred at approximately 1:40 a.m. when a […]