Imagine the corporate world as a high-stakes poker game. OpenAI, sitting at the table with a cool demeanor, is on the verge of playing a hand that could raise its valuation to a staggering $100 billion. Meanwhile, Nvidia and Apple, lurking around the table, are eyeing their chips, contemplating whether to join in on the next big bet. Thrive Capital, the savvy poker player, seems ready to lead the deal, fanning the flames of speculation. But here’s the kicker: OpenAI, despite raking in $3.4 billion in revenue this year, is somehow managing to burn through cash faster than a bonfire at a summer camp, with losses possibly hitting $5 billion. It’s as if they’re trying to set a new world record for speed-spending!

Meanwhile, over in the social media saloon, X (formerly Twitter) seems to have developed a bit of a twitch. The platform decided to mark some NPR links as “unsafe,” throwing up a wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital “proceed with caution” sign for anyone curious enough to read about a tussle involving a trump campaign staffer at Arlington Cemetery. Was it a glitch? A mischievous bot? Or is X subtly trying to play gatekeeper for certain stories? The jury’s still out, but it’s a reminder that the Wild West of the internet is still alive and well.

And then there’s Lyft, stepping into the security arena like a vigilant bouncer at a nightclub. They’ve launched a pilot program to help drivers verify who’s really sitting in their backseat. Now, riders in select cities will have a shiny verification badge next to their profile, a wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital equivalent of showing your ID to get into the club. With markets like Atlanta, Chicago, and Miami on the list, Lyft’s new security measure is like a neon sign saying, “No fake names allowed!”

In this world of tech drama, it’s never a dull moment!
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31/08/2024 11:23 PM