Elon Musk’s attempt to purchase OpenAI has officially come to an end as the company’s board of directors unanimously rejected his offer. According to Reuters, Sam Altman’s artificial intelligence company, OpenAI, formally turned down Musk’s bid on February 14, 2025. OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor, in a statement on the tech giant-owned social media platform X, stated,”OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk’s latest attempt to disrupt his competition. Any potential reorganization of OpenAI will strengthen our nonprofit and its mission to ensure AGI benefits all of humanity.” Additionally, Tesla CEO’s lawyer, Marc Toberoff,…
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WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will automatically notify users when a contact updates their username. According to WABetaInfo, the feature will display a message in chats whenever someone in a user’s contacts or group sets or changes their username. Additionally, when a user successfully updates their username, they will receive a confirmation message with a confetti animation. This update will make it easier for users to recognize contacts by keeping them informed of any username modifications. Moreover, WhatsApp is also working on a feature that will notify users not only when a username is set but also when…
OpenAI’s board chairman announced on Friday that the company has unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion offer to acquire the artificial intelligence firm. “OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk’s latest attempt to disrupt his competition,” said board chairman Bret Taylor in a statement posted on Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter. He added, “Any potential reorganization of OpenAI will strengthen our nonprofit and its mission to ensure AGI (artificial general intelligence) benefits all of humanity.” Musk filed court documents on Wednesday stating that he would withdraw his offer to buy OpenAI if its board returns…
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature aimed at enhancing user experience by keeping chat list filters permanently visible, allowing users to access them more easily. The latest update, currently rolling out to select beta testers, enables users to see chat filters at the top of their chat list without the need to scroll down, as was previously required. According to WABetaInfo, this feature allows users to instantly identify which filters contain new messages rather than manually scrolling through the chat list every time. This major update streamlines chat navigation in the app, making it easier for users to manage their…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes faced a personal tragedy just days after suffering a tough 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl LIX rematch. According to Athlon Sports, Mahomes’ mother, Randi Mahomes, announced the passing of her father, Randy Martin, in an emotional Instagram post on Friday, February 14, 2025. She wrote, “Hard to find the words of holding my father’s hand as he goes to Heaven. I know he’s in a better place. I love you, Daddy. Well done, good and faithful servant! Matthew 25:23.” The 77-year-old was admitted to hospice care just before the…
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has been handed a three-month suspension due to a doping scandal. According to BBC, the Italian tennis star settled his case with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) by accepting an immediate three-month ban. The three-time Grand Slam champion will remain suspended from February 9, 2025, to May 4, 2025. WADA, which had appealed against the player to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), stated on Saturday, February 15, 2025, that it accepted the 2025 Australian Open champion’s explanation that he had accidentally taken a banned substance. The statement read, “However, under the code and by…
World No.1 Jannik Sinner received a three-month suspension after testing positive for banned substances twice last year, a decision that Nick Kyrgios strongly criticized. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Sinner agreed on a three-month suspension. According to Sky Sports, this ban will prevent Sinner from competing for three months, but he will still be eligible to return in time for the French Open, scheduled for May 25. In his statement on Saturday, Sinner said he accepted the decision as he believes that “WADA’s strict rules are an important protection for the sport I love.” Kyrgios reacted to the decision…
Ahead of the Champions Trophy, set to commence on February 19, the Afghanistan cricket team arrived in Karachi on Saturday to face New Zealand in a warm-up match. According to details, Afghanistan and New Zealand will clash tomorrow in the warm-up after Hashmatullah Shahidi’s side completes their outing against Pakistan Shaheens at the revamped Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Afghanistan, making their debut appearance in the Champions Trophy, will begin their campaign against South Africa at Karachi Stadium on February 21. Furthermore, Afghanistan will enter the Champions Trophy with strong momentum, having recently secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over South…
As the much-anticipated Champions Trophy approached, the newly revamped Karachi Stadium was handed over to the International Cricket Council (ICC). According to details, the tournament will commence in Pakistan on February 19, with the hosts facing New Zealand in the opening match. The opening ceremony will take place at Karachi Stadium, and preparations had been accelerated for the event. The Karachi Stadium was handed over to the ICC for branding purposes. Broadcasters had also begun making arrangements in line with ICC’s requirements. Furthermore, as per reports, the baggy cam, spider cam, and Hawk-Eye system will be installed at the Karachi…
The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) has officially removed social media influencer Apoorva Makhija from its list of promoters. This decision follows a major controversy involving podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and other comedians over their remarks on the show India’s Got Latent. IIFA 2025 is set to take place in Jaipur on March 8-9. Initially, Apoorva Makhija was listed as one of the event’s promoters, but after public backlash and legal action, her name has been removed from the official list. The controversy erupted when Ranveer Allahbadia, along with comedians like Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apoorva Makhija, made remarks…
