Sam Altman issues ‘code red’ at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals

The Nevada desert, once known for gold mining, is now experiencing a surge in tech development with the establishment of extensive data centers, particularly at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, which is larger than Denver. Major companies like Switch, Google, Microsoft, and Apple are investing heavily in this region, marking a significant shift in the landscape of technology infrastructure.

The Grateful Dead, celebrating their 60th anniversary, is featured in a California exhibition that highlights the band's distinctive psychedelic artwork, including contributions from artist Bill Walker, who created the cover for their second album, Anthem of the Sun. This exhibition showcases the band's rich visual history and the cultural impact of their art.

Brownstone Shared Housing, a startup based in the Bay Area, has acquired a six-level building in downtown San Francisco to expand its operations, planning to introduce 400 sleeping pods in a city where the median apartment rent exceeds $3,000 a month.

An increasing number of Australians, over 1,500 in the past two-and-a-half years, have lodged complaints with the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman regarding wrongful social media account closures, with Google being the most frequently mentioned platform. The Ombudsman, however, lacks the authority to assist in these matters, leaving many users without recourse.

YouTube has announced that it will be less safe for children under the new Australian social media ban, which prohibits access to platforms for individuals under 16. The company stated that parental controls will be removed as a result of this legislation, which is set to take effect on December 10, 2025.

YouTube has announced its compliance with Australia's new law banning social media access for users under 16, which is set to take effect on December 10, 2025. The legislation aims to protect minors from online risks, but has faced criticism from various stakeholders, including Google, which argues that the law may not effectively safeguard teenagers online.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a 'code red' to enhance ChatGPT, prioritizing its development over other projects. This urgent internal memo, reported by The Information, comes amid increasing competition from Google's Gemini chatbot, which poses a significant threat to ChatGPT's market position.