OpenAI co-founder wanted to build doomsday bunker to protect company scientists from ‘rapture’: book
The co-founder of ChatGPT maker OpenAI proposed building a doomsday bunker that would house the company’s top researchers in case of a “rapture” triggered by the release of a new form of artificial intelligence that could surpass the cognitive abilities of humans, according to a new book. Ilya Sutskever, the man credited with being the brains behind ChatGPT, convened a meeting with key scientists at OpenAI in the summer of 2023 during which he said: “Once we all get into the bunker…” A confused researcher interrupted him. “I’m sorry,” the researcher asked, “the bunker?” “We’re definitely going to build a…
Tom Cruise has another near-impossible mission on his hands. The Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning star, 62, revealed his grand ambitions to continue making movies well past the age of 100. During the New York City premiere of the latest Mission: Impossible movie on Sunday, May 18, Cruise was…
Pro-EU mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan won the Romanian presidential run off after surviving a strong challenge from right-wing nationalist leader George Simion.The presidential election was extended to second round after no candidates could win a clear majority in the first round of polling held on May 4.Simion won 40.96…
Former President Joe Biden issues his first comments after his cancer diagnosis. Plus, neurologists weigh in on whether the viral McDonald’s “migraine meal” hack actually works, and a nutritionist explains the one food to add to protein after a workout to boost muscle recovery. Here’s what to know for Monday, May…
Additional performances have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place this evening, Monday May 19 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball. Limited tickets still available. Savion Glover will perform a tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Ben Vereen, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Cameron Johnson will perform a song from…
Bahama Breeze abruptly closed 15 locations, or more than one-third of its chain, this week as a sharp decline in consumer sentiment hammers fast-casual restaurants. The popular Caribbean-inspired dining chain shuttered restaurants across the country, including four in New Jersey and the sole location on Long Island. “We believe this…
For over 20 years Yosuda has designed and produced top-quality exercise machines for home use, and some of it’s products hold much coveted spots in many of our best fitness equipment buyers guides — including our best overall choice in the best budget exercise bikes, along with a full range…
One year after he got the bad end of a trade with Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, Joe Douglas is re-joining his former boss. Douglas, the former Jets general manager, is returning to the Eagles in a senior scouting role, according to multiple reports. Douglas was the Eagles vice president…
CNN host and media pundit Brian Stelter has questioned the timing of former President Joe Biden’s announcement on Sunday that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, calling it “extraordinary” as the news coincides with a series of negative stories about the Democrat’s final years in…
Social media influencer Emilie Kiser is mourning the death of her 3-year-old son, Trigg, who died after being found unconscious in a pool last week. The Chandler, Arizona, Police Department confirmed to Us Weekly on Sunday, May 18, that the toddler passed away “earlier this afternoon.” He was pulled out…
These shoes are really tack-y. It’s safe to say this fashion fad is starting to stick. DIY fashionistas are setting off alarm bells by putting tacks in their flip-flops to imitate a viral celebrity couture trend, as seen in viral TikTok videos online. The spiked sandal hack was inspired by…
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CNN analyst Brian Stelter has questioned the timing of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis announcement — insisting Sunday that it was “extraordinary” the news broke just as the former president was battling an onslaught of criticism over the cover-up of his cognitive decline while in the White House. “The timing … is just extraordinary,” Stelter said during an appearance…
Romania’s nationalist presidential candidate George Simion lost to centrist candidate Nicusor Dan on Sunday in the second round of the Romanian elections after European Union (EU) bureaucrats confirmed the nullification of the nation’s elections in December 2024, according to multiple reports. Simion lost the second round of elections, winning approximately…
If you’ve recently stocked up on bulk ice cream, you might want to check your freezer. Wells Enterprises is recalling more than 18,000 tubs of its ice cream after discovering some batches may contain bits of plastic. The recall, which started in late April and was made official by the…
Capuchin monkeys are abducting baby howlers. But why? – YouTube Watch On Wild capuchin monkeys have been kidnapping infant howler monkeys, putting them on their backs and taking them for a ride. The trend, which began with one male, spread to other members of the group, and has resulted in…
Ready for pulse-pounding suspense and thought-provoking action? Make sure the edge of your seat is comfortable, because that’s where you’ll be sitting while you watch these thrillers that are included with your Amazon Prime Video subscription. Stars like Carey Mulligan, Ben Affleck and Kat Graham lead these movies, all of…
Poland will hold the first round of voting in its presidential election on Sunday. This is a hotly contested race between two main candidates – one from Civic Platform, the lead party in the ruling Civic Coalition, and the other an independent backed by the main opposition party, Law and…
Teen winner Gianna Gallagher is embraced by fellow contestant Alessandra Soto as Little Miss Arc Broward winner Emily Garcia and event emcee Natalie Glusman look on during the 12th annual Miss Arc Broward Pageant on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. The event features girls ages…
President Trump called for a “major investigation” into former Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing the failed presidential candidate of breaking the law by paying world-class artists to perform at rallies and endorse her. The president slammed Harris for her celebrity-filled campaign events leading up to the November election — name-checking…
Former US President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday.The discovery was made on Friday after he reported urinary symptoms which led doctors to find a small nodule on his prostate.The cancer is a…
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The story of J.C. Escarra is a well-told tale of resilience — flaming out as an infielder in the Orioles system, bouncing from independent league teams in the United States and Mexico while determined to prove himself and reinvent himself as a catcher, which he did and which caught the…
Kyle Richards was a proud mom at her daughter Alexia Umansky’s engagement party! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 56, took to Instagram on Sunday, May 18, to share a snap from Alexia’s special occasion, which included a reunion with some of her closest allies from the Bravo reality…
Pollsters seemed to finally get it right in 2024. After years of bad misses, they said the presidential election would be close, and it was.In fact, the industry did not solve its problems last year. In 2016, pollsters famously underestimated Donald Trump by about 3.2 points on average. In 2024,…
Florida is on the cusp of having an annual and regulated bear hunt that environmentalists and wildlife advocates likened to “barbarism” and say is informed by “outdated data.” At a December Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) meeting after receiving an update on the commission’s bear management plan, board…
A leading oncologist who worked for former President Biden has joined those expressing shock that his prostate cancer was not detected earlier — suggesting the oldest-ever president may even have had it for “a decade.” Dr Ezekiel Emanuel, a former member of Biden’s transition team who helped craft the Obama-era…
Drake lost a $1 million bet and appeared to blame Justin Bieber after the Maple Leafs’ blowout loss to the Panthers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. The Canadian singer, who’s a diehard Maple Leafs fan, and his wife Hailey Bieber…
Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan votes during the runoff of Romania”s presidential election in Fagaras, central Romania, May 18, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BUCHAREST – Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest and an independent candidate, has won Romania’s presidential runoff election, defeating his rival George Simion, according to near-complete official results published Sunday…
Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photograph by Getty Images. Good morning. Sunny and gusty with a high near 77. A low around 57 tonight. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup is now available as…
Jessica Simpson returned to television screens following a 15-year absence. Simpson, 44, performed during the Sunday, May 18, American Idol finale, hitting the stage to deliver two tracks: her new song “Blame Me” and her famed 2005 rendition of “These Boots Are Made For Walkin,” a reimagining of Nancy Sinatra’s…
France’s foreign intelligence service on Monday rejected claims from Telegram founder Pavel Durov that its chief had requested the tech mogul to ban pro-conservative Romanian accounts from the platform ahead of weekend elections.Durov was sensationally detained in Paris in 2024 and is under formal investigation by French authorities over illegal…
Former President Joe Biden posted a smiling selfie early Monday as he sent thanks for the support he’s had since revealing his battle with “aggressive” prostate cancer. “Cancer touches us all,” the 82-year-old wrote along with a photo with him smiling with his wife, Jill Biden, and their cat. “Like…
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit filed by three swing state voters. The plaintiffs allege that Musk failed to fulfill his promise of payment for signing a petition from his political action committee, America PAC.What Happened: The lawsuit claims that Musk had committed to paying voters in seven states for signing a petition…
Memorial Day Weekend is around the corner, which means summer is back at the Jersey Shore!The coming months will bring so many opportunities for fun, and we want to help you find them. The Asbury Park Press and USA TODAY NETWORK – NEW JERSEY are proud to bring you the…
Scientists say they’ve created a battery that can stretch and bend without losing power. The discovery paves the way for wearable technology, smart medical devices, and robots with human-like movements.”The texture is a bit like toothpaste,” senior author Aiman Rahmanudin, an assistant professor at Linköping University in Sweden, said in…
Samantha Valencia was just months away from walking down the aisle two years ago when the unbearable back pain that had intermittently plagued her life began to rear its ugly head again. The 31-year-old yoga studio owner from Brooklyn and her soon-to-be husband had made all the preparations for a…
Maybe the B in Plan B is short for Brilliant. Or Balanced. Or Belly laugh. Because three Yankees who might not have been on the team if Juan Soto was still wearing pinstripes all came through Sunday night with big performances in the rubber game against Soto’s Mets. Cody Bellinger…
A recent declaration made by CNN anchor Jake Tapper about the cover-up of President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline appears to go against his network’s coverage during the 2024 presidential race. Tapper reported that Biden did not recognize Hollywood icon George Clooney, a prominent Democratic donor, while attending a star-studded L.A. fundraiser…
Gwyneth Paltrow stands by one of her most controversial Goop product creations — the ‘This Smells Like My Vagina’ candle. Quizzed over the product, which was unveiled via her lifestyle website in 2020, during an appearance at the 2025 Mindvalley Manifesting Summit in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 17, Paltrow…
Four months ago at the Sundance Film Festival, a terrific debut film called “Sorry, Baby” made its world premiere and won the screenwriting award and led, quickly — surprisingly so, in this post-pandemic realm of diminished moviegoing and movie-buying expectations — to very good things. It led to a rumored…
Former US President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday.The discovery was made on Friday after he reported urinary symptoms which led doctors to find a small nodule on his prostate.The cancer is a…
Several doctors have said it’s “inconceivable” former President Joe Biden’s aggressive form of prostate cancer went undetected by his medical team — as first son Don Trump Jr. even questioned whether the health diagnosis was part of a “cover-up.” The 82-year-old former president was diagnosed Friday after doctors found a…
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