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10/17/2025

We spoke to an economist about the impact of the shutdown on the U.S. economy

10/17/2025

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults." CEO Sam Altman says the company aims to allow more user freedom for adults while setting limits for teens. OpenAI isn't the first to explore sexualized AI, but previous attempts have faced legal and societal challenges. Altman believes OpenAI isn't the "moral police" and wants to differentiate content similar to how Hollywood differentiates R-rated movies. This move could help OpenAI, which is losing money, turn a profit. However, experts express concerns about the impact on real-world relationships and the potential for misuse.

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults." CEO Sam Altman says the company aims to allow more user freedom for adults while setting limits for teens. OpenAI isn't the first to explore sexualized AI, but previous attempts have faced legal and societal challen...

10/17/2025

President Trump announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

10/17/2025

Waymo and DoorDash are teaming up to pilot autonomous delivery in Phoenix, using Waymo’s self‑driving Jaguars to drop off DoorDash orders.

10/17/2025

IKEA is being forced to raise prices on some furniture in the U.S. as Trump‑era tariffs raise import costs.

10/17/2025

CNN is launching a new “All Access” streaming subscription in the U.S. on October 28th, priced at $6.99 a month, or just $69.99 if you sign up for a full year.

10/16/2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is nearing a point where it will stop reducing the size of its bond holdings.

10/16/2025

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