So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready for an unforgettable tennis experience as the WTT Singapore Grand Slam 2025 kicks off at the Singapore Sports Hub from January 30th to February 9th. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard enthusiast, this event promises to be a spectacle that you won't want to miss. Join us as we witness history in the making, as the world's best tennis players battle it out for supremacy on the courts of Singapore.In addition to showcasing their technological prowess, Vivo's commitment to sustainability and ethical practices cannot be overlooked. As the world becomes more conscious of the environmental impact of technology, Vivo has taken proactive steps to minimize their carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices. By investing in eco-friendly manufacturing processes and reducing electronic waste, Vivo is setting a new benchmark for responsible technology companies.
ROME — The Rome Baseball Association’s DeLutis Field baseball complex, which suffered major damage in July’s tornado, is getting a $38,384 grant from Major League Baseball’s Commissioner’s Office and its Youth Development Fund, the Association announced. On July 16, the complex “suffered significant damage because of the tornado that tore through the city,” the Association announced. “Throughout the subsequent months the RBAI has worked through the process of repairing the damage.” It continued, “The cost of repairing the damage is significant and has exceed the insurance coverage on our structures. As such, the RBAI has sought out donations to cover the gap.” The Rome Lions Club presented a $2,500 grant to the Association within a few weeks of the tornado to be utilized for clean up and facility repair. The club was the first organization to reach out to support efforts to rebuild and continue to serve the youth of the community, the Association. “We are very grateful and appreciative.” Shortly after the tornado, the Association reached out to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, a Rome native, to ask if the league could help. Tony Reagins, chief baseball development officer for the league, connected with the Association to see how the league and the commissioner could help. Reagins flew to Rome in early September to assess the damage and understand how the RBAI contributes to the development of baseball in the area. Reagins “was impressed by the development of the facility and the Griffiss Business and Technology Park as a whole,” the Association noted. “Subsequently a very generous grant was awarded to assist in the repair of the facility.” It continued: “The RBAI’s Board of Directors want to express its deepest appreciation to both the Rome Lions Club and to Major League Baseball’s Commissioner’s Office for its generosity. While we still have some repairs to finish and funding to raise to cover repair costs we will be ready to serve the youth of our community in spring.”The announcement of "Treasure Hunter" has sent waves of excitement throughout the Halo community, eager to embark on a new journey filled with mystery, discovery, and challenges. The image, which showcases Master Chief in a rugged explorer's attire complete with a fedora hat and a whip, hints at the intriguing narrative that awaits players in this exciting new chapter.
A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence "dictatorship" is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker's ongoing shift into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging it had betrayed its founding aims as a nonprofit research lab benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. The world's richest man, whose companies include Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, last year started his own rival AI company, xAI. Musk says it faces unfair competition from OpenAI and its close business partner Microsoft, which has supplied the huge computing resources needed to build AI systems such as ChatGPT. “OpenAI and Microsoft together exploiting Musk’s donations so they can build a for-profit monopoly, one now specifically targeting xAI, is just too much,” says Musk's filing that alleges the companies are violating the terms of Musk’s foundational contributions to the charity. OpenAI is filing a response Friday opposing Musk’s requested order, saying it would cripple OpenAI’s business and mission to the advantage of Musk and his own AI company. A hearing is set for January before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. At the heart of the dispute is a 2017 internal power struggle at the fledgling startup that led to Altman becoming OpenAI's CEO. Musk also sought to be CEO and in an email outlined a plan where he would “unequivocally have initial control of the company” but said that would be temporary. He grew frustrated after two other OpenAI co-founders said he would hold too much power as a major shareholder and chief executive if the startup succeeded in its goal to achieve better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence , or AGI. Musk has long voiced concerns about how advanced forms of AI could threaten humanity. “The current structure provides you with a path where you end up with unilateral absolute control over the AGI," said a 2017 email to Musk from co-founders Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman. “You stated that you don't want to control the final AGI, but during this negotiation, you've shown to us that absolute control is extremely important to you.” In the same email, titled “Honest Thoughts,” Sutskever and Brockman also voiced concerns about Altman's desire to be CEO and whether he was motivated by “political goals.” Altman eventually succeeded in becoming CEO, and has remained so except for a period last year when he was fired and then reinstated days later after the board that ousted him was replaced. OpenAI published the messages Friday in a blog post meant to show its side of the story, particularly Musk's early support for the idea of making OpenAI a for-profit business so it could raise money for the hardware and computer power that AI needs. It was Musk, through his wealth manager Jared Birchall, who first registered “Open Artificial Technologies Technologies, Inc.”, a public benefit corporation, in September 2017. Then came the “Honest Thoughts” email that Musk described as the “final straw.” “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a nonprofit,” Musk wrote back. OpenAI said Musk later proposed merging the startup into Tesla before resigning as the co-chair of OpenAI's board in early 2018. Musk didn't immediately respond to emailed requests for comment sent to his companies Friday. Asked about his frayed relationship with Musk at a New York Times conference last week, Altman said he felt “tremendously sad” but also characterized Musk’s legal fight as one about business competition. “He’s a competitor and we’re doing well,” Altman said. He also said at the conference that he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI said Friday that Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. —————————— The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the AP’s text archives.The DJI Flip is a revolutionary drone that promises to deliver exceptional performance in a compact and lightweight design. With a weight of just 249 grams, it is one of the lightest drones in the market, making it ideal for travel, outdoor adventures, and everyday use. Despite its small size, the DJI Flip is equipped with advanced features and capabilities that rival larger and more expensive drones.
Liverpool, the 2019/20 Premier League champions, have 2 players in the top 30 weekly earners list. The duo of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk highlights the Reds' commitment to rewarding key performers and building a squad capable of sustained success under the guidance of manager Jurgen Klopp.In response to the investigation, Google has stated that it will fully cooperate with the EU authorities and provide all necessary information to address their concerns. Meta, on the other hand, has denied any wrongdoing and stated that it complies with all competition laws and does not engage in anti-competitive practices.