More top reads Continuing coverage of OpenAI: We're still parsing through the details of what's going on at OpenAI, with a fresh look at some different aspects today, including how this could bolster Meta and the "open AI" movement. In addition, the board is now considering Sam Altman’s return. We give you some history on the board, some of whom have stepped down. Effects of Sam Altman leaving OpenAI will be vast, but in the case of his involvement in Worldcoin, not much is expected to change. And in TechCrunch+, read how all of this exposes the dangers of vendor lock-in for startups, and why founders should pay attention to OpenAI’s board structure. Byju’s is under the microscope: India's anti–money laundering agency finds $1 billion violation at Byju's. Read more. The world keeps on spinning: Generative AI startup AI21 Labs raises cash in the midst of OpenAI chaos. Learn more about its AI with a purpose. The internet is closed for business: Anti-censorship tools are quietly disappearing into thin air in China. Get the scoop. More on Grok: Screenshots show xAI's chatbot Grok on X's web app. Check it out. Into orbit: Starlink rival OneWeb scores approval to launch satellite broadband services in India. Find out when. Delivery dilemma: The European Union widens the scope of scrutiny into certain food delivery cartels. Read more. Plug-in woes: If that Tesla Supercharger station is full, you may want to keep driving if you can. Tesla rolls out congestion pricing ahead of holiday travel season. Here's how much you'll pay. Working together: Motional and Hyundai will jointly build the IONIQ 5 robotaxi in Singapore. Here's why. Get ahead of the competition: Vendelux grabs new capital for B2B event marketing amid in-person resurgence. Read more. Plans have changed: After hitting the pause button on its factory project, Ford downsizes its electric vehicle battery factory plan. This is what Ford is doing instead. Strike a pose: Off/Script launches an app to create and buy AI-designed fashion. No expertise needed. Even more for your Tuesday: Anthropic's Claude 2.1 release shows the competition isn't rubbernecking the OpenAI disaster Tech CEO Austin Russell's bid to buy Forbes fails China's EV upstart Li Auto hunts for chip talent in Singapore eBay to gain $2.2B from sales of its shares in classified biz Adevinta |