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'You just happen to be $30 billion richer?': OpenAI co-founder grilled at Musk trial
In the trial over Musk's claims against OpenAI's other co-founders, Musk's attorney questioned whether Greg Brockman's stake in the company conflicted with its nonprofit values.
NBC News - May 07, 2026 9:34pm EDT
French Prosecutors Want Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino to Face Preliminary Charges
Gizmodo - May 07, 2026 7:29pm EDT
Health authorities track hantavirus
World Health Organization officials stress the virus that spread aboard a cruise ship is not as transmissible as Covid or the flu are.
NBC News - May 07, 2026 6:19pm EDT
DOJ probing trades in oil futures and prediction markets just ahead of Iran war news
At least four oil trades resulted in a combined total of more than $2.6 billion for the traders, who correctly predicted that the price of oil would drop.
NBC News - May 07, 2026 5:59pm EDT
Coinbase posts steep first-quarter loss after slide in crypto prices, shares fall 4%
Crypto trading platform Coinbase reported a surprise first-quarter loss and weaker-than-estimated revenue after the market close Thursday.
CNBC - May 07, 2026 5:19pm EDT
White House slams ‘Star Wars’ star Mark Hamill over post depicting Trump in a grave
The actor, known for his role as Luke Skywalker, has been among Trump’s most vocal critics, often posting on social media about the president.
NBC News - May 07, 2026 4:05pm EDT
Medical and utility tech companies admit digital breakins
: Itron, Medtronic disclose breaches in Friday filings
Register UK - May 07, 2026 4:03pm EDT
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk, X over child sexual abuse images on platform
Prosecutor also investigating deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by AI system Grok
The Globe and Mail - May 07, 2026 3:59pm EDT
Ticketmaster plays down ‘blue dot fever’ as fans rebel against eye-watering ticket prices
The rising price of going on tour for artists is colliding with sky-high ticket prices for fans — leading to canceled shows and disappointment all around.
NBC News - May 07, 2026 3:28pm EDT
Aussie tech giant pauses work, devotes entire week to AI
While Australian tech sheds jobs amid AI productivity claims, Canva is making the opposite bet – paying 5300 people to stop working.
Sydney Morning Herald - May 07, 2026 3:21pm EDT
CRTC warns Bell that new $40 handling fee for phone purchases may not be allowed
As of June, CRTC will ban telecoms from charging fees that would discourage customers from switching between providers
The Globe and Mail - May 07, 2026 3:12pm EDT
From The Sports Desk: World Cup countdown
Leading up to the games, our NBC News sports team will be listing 26 players to watch in our daily newsletter, “The Sports Desk.”
NBC News - May 07, 2026 3:02pm EDT
Google’s AI search is now turning to Reddit for answers
Google’s AI search now taps Reddit and forums for ‘Expert Advice’, blending human perspectives with AI Overviews to reshape how users find trusted answers online.
Gulf News - May 07, 2026 2:17pm EDT
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
ABC News - May 07, 2026 2:17pm EDT
Mr Fantasy: Riverdale KJ Apa calls out 'fake' - but is it a ruse?
The actor has branded the singer an identity thief - but plenty of fans think they're the same person.
BBC News - May 07, 2026 1:14pm EDT
Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.
BBC News - May 07, 2026 12:45pm EDT
OpenAI trial: Mother of Musk's children says he offered Altman a Tesla board seat
Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member who has four children with Musk, testified that the Tesla CEO wanted the AI startup to join his EV company.
CNBC - May 07, 2026 12:05pm EDT
AWS lets agents drive its virtual cloudy desktops
: Vendor benchmark finds APIs let you do the job faster and cheaper
Register UK - May 07, 2026 11:57am EDT
Flight Attendant Hospitalized After Sharing Plane With Hantavirus Cruise Passenger
Gizmodo - May 07, 2026 11:47am EDT
EU Considers Restrictions On U.S. Cloud Providers For Sensitive Government Data
The European Union is weighing new restrictions on the use of U.S.-based cloud providers for sensitive government data as Brussels intensifies efforts to strengthen Europe's control over critical digital infrastructure.
International Business Times - May 07, 2026 11:42am EDT
Researchers Found an Innovative Way to Cut Data Center Energy Use
Gizmodo - May 07, 2026 11:06am EDT
Google unveils screenless Fitbit Air and Google Health app to replace Fitbit
The $100 Fitbit Air is available for preorder today.
Ars Technica - May 07, 2026 10:15am EDT