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Sam Altman: What on earth is happening at OpenAI?

The BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman reflects on a whirlwind few days for the ChatGPT creator.

OpenAI staff demand board resign over Sam Altman sacking

Senior staff are among the hundreds of people who have signed a letter calling on board members to go.

Optus: Telecom boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin quits after Australian outage

Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has been under pressure to quit after overseeing a tumultuous period for the firm.

‘I was addicted to social media – now I’m suing Big Tech’

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm’s HQ but unlikely to be reinstated

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm’s US head office 48 hours after his shock firing from the company.

Sam Altman: The extraordinary firing of an AI superstar

Sam Altman, one of the biggest names in tech, was sacked from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without warning.

X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm

US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.

Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k train station QR code scam

Rail firm TransPennine Express has since removed QR codes from all of its station car parks.

AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it “no longer had confidence” in his ability to lead.

Meet the 13-year-old game developer picked up by PS5

Maximus Trest is taking a year off school to focus on Astrolander, his action-adventure game being released next year.