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October 01, 2025

 

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OpenAI's new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes

OpenAI's new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes: OpenAI's Sora app makes it too easy for people to create misleading AI content. Read More

Sources: Gusto paid $600M to acquire Guideline, plans to divest customers linked to rivals: While the HR tech Guideline was last valued at $1.15 billion, the sale will likely yield a profit for most investors. Read More

Meet the end-of-life planning startup co-founded by NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook: Eazewell helps families navigate end-of-life planning, from coordinating a funeral to cancelling someone's mail, with the help of AI. Read More

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