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OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman is leaving, too

/ Hours after OpenAI ousted its CEO, co-founder and former chair Greg Brockman announced that “based on today’s news, i quit.” a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge Sam Altman isn’t the only major OpenAI executive leaving the company on Friday. Hours after Altman was fired, with the board saying it “no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI,” co-founder and former board chair Greg Brockman revealed on X that he is also quitting. When OpenAI announced the “leadership transition” and that CTO Mira Murati would take over as interim CEO,...

Apple pulls its ads from X after Musk’s antisemitic posts

/ Big-spending advertisers like Apple, IBM, and Lionsgate have pulled back from the platform after Elon Musk expressed support for antisemitic posts. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge Apple has reportedly followed IBM by pulling advertising from X, formerly Twitter, as the platform’s owner Elon Musk made posts agreeing with antisemitic conspiracy theories, supporting white pride, and continued a fight with the Anti-Defamation League. The nonprofit Media Matters highlighted his statements yesterday, as well as advertisements from corporations that X place...

Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI

/ In a sudden move, Altman is leaving after a ‘deliberative review process’ by the company’s board. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Sam Altman.

Cadillac’s new Optiq compact electric SUV will be its cheapest EV

/ The Cadillac Optiq is the luxury automaker’s new entry-level electric vehicle slotted under the Lyriq. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>How cheap are you exactly, Optiq?a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Do the new Cadillac Optiq and Chevy Equinox EV SUVs have something in common? There’s no clear giveaway in the Optiq pictures that helps compare its size to that of the Lyriq. In terms of the Lyriq’s overall size, it’s b...

Tumblr is betting big on going small

The social network failed to hit the growth targets its new owner set in 2019. But were they ever compatible with what Tumblr does best? Share this story

A hefty stable Steam Deck update gives the Dock a brand-new feature

/ VRR for the official Dock — and voltage offset, and Starfield performance, display color adjustment, and more. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

Fortnite is blocking some outfits in experiences made for kids

/ Some of those outfits might work in kid-focused experiences down the line, though. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

IBM pulls X ads as Elon Musk endorses white pride

/ IBM froze its advertisements after a report indicated they appeared on pro-Nazi content — while Musk chats with far-right accounts about race. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images IBM has pulled its advertising presence from X, formerly Twitter, as Elon Musk continues to endorse far-right talking points — agreeing with posts this week that promoted antisemitism and pushed support for white pride. The nonprofit Media Matters drew attention to those statements and noted that IBM, Apple, Comcast, and other companies all had ads pl...

Baldur’s Gate 3: Deluxe Edition on Xbox and PS5 is coming on a “fuck-ton of discs”

/ All the best things come in threes. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Larian Studios Larian Studios has announced that a physical deluxe edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 is available for preorder now, and just like my bear boyfriend, it’s friggin’ huge.

The house that climate change built

The effort to climate-proof our housing is running into a mess of problems, including aging housing stock, out-of-date zoning laws, and NIMBY-ism. Can we build our way to a better future? Share this story a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Aging homes and the American dream There are around 144 million homes in the US (as of 2022), according to the latest data from the 2021 American Community Survey, built mainly along the coasts and in areas prone to flooding, hurricanes, and wildfires as the climate changes. Around 85 million of those are owner-occupied. Slightly less than half were built before 1980, and roughly 35 percent were built before 1970, according to the ...

Sony and Apple are giving PS5 owners six free months of Apple Music

/ The promotion is running until November 2024, and is available globally to owners of any PS5 model. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The deal is available across all PS5 consoles, including the recently announced PS5 Slim.

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N performance EV is coming March 2024

/ Hyundai’s anticipated 2025 Ioniq 5 N performance electric vehicle is making its debut at the LA Auto Show, and it’s got simulated gear shifting and engine noises. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has a soul patch.