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ReutersOpenAI CFO sees Trump as AI president, trusts Musk to prioritize national interest
President-elect Donald Trump could be the "president of this AI generation" as he will take office at a time when critical infrastructure to developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) is built out, OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said. She also played down public threats to the ChatGPT maker from Elon Musk, one of Trump's closest advisers. Friar, in response to questions from Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni during an interview at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York, said about Musk's threats: "We trust him...as a competitor, (he) will put first the national interest and compete appropriately."
- South China Morning Post
TikTok Shop opens in Spain, Ireland in e-commerce expansion ahead of potential US ban
TikTok has announced the launch of its in-app e-commerce feature in Ireland and Spain, bringing TikTok Shop to its first market in continental Europe, an expansion that comes just ahead of a potential ban in the US. TikTok announced on Tuesday the roll-out in Spain, where its 20 million monthly active users (MAUs) can shop while watching short videos or live-streaming sessions without leaving the app, according to a statement on its website. In a separate statement on the same day, the company s
- The Conversation
From bean-counters to cyber-sleuths: how accountants are a frontline defence against online crime
As the keepers of sensitive data, tax records and payroll information, accountants play a key role in protecting businesses from cybercrime.
- Yahoo News Australia
Aussies warned after sad discovery on tourist island: 'Stay away'
An estimated 800,000 visitors tour the island every year. They've now been formally warned to keep their distance.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Prince William and Kate Middleton ready to skip royal Christmas amid feud with Camilla's son
Prince William may be set to miss Christmas with his father thanks to a feud with Queen Camilla's son. Read more.
- Australian Associated Press
Children rescued from sex abuse after two men arrested
Two men have been charged in Australia and six children removed from harm in the Philippines after an international child abuse investigation.
- Parade
Khloé Kardashian Leaves Fans 'Speechless' With Risqué, Tights-Only Cheeky Bodysuit Photos
The reality TV star rocked fishnet tights with flower embellishments.
- BBC
Man jailed for 'despicable' abuse of young girl
The 25-year-old man's crimes against a young girl were "quite simply despicable", police say.
- HuffPost
Trump Must Pay $500M Civil Fraud Fine, President Or Not: NY AG
The New York attorney general’s office told Trump’s lawyers there was “no basis” for the president-elect to evade paying the massive civil fine.
- The Hill
Opinion - Elon Musk and Donald Trump: A modern-day Teapot Dome scandal waiting to happen
So much for America First!
- HuffPost
'View' Co-Host Promises To Wear MAGA Hat On Air If Trump Accomplishes 1 Thing As President
The former Trump White House communications director resigned in 2020 but vowed Monday to celebrate him on "The View" if he kept one particular promise.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Adam Gilchrist 'doesn't know how Shane Warne functioned' in wild new revelation about cricket icon
Adam Gilchrist has detailed just how different Shane Warne was to modern day athletes. Find out more here.
- NewsWire
Boys’ vile alleged attack caught on camera
Four boys have been caught on CCTV allegedly attacking a disabled man with broomsticks while he attempted to wash his clothes.
- BuzzFeed
Parents Are Sharing Things Their Kids Do That They Actually "Hate," And It's Gut-Wrenching
"I hate my son's constant attitude, back talk, disrespect, and just plain disregard for anyone who tries to tell him anything. I thought it was only an issue at home, but it turns out he's like that at school, and he's only 8."
- WWD
Dua Lipa Gives Racer Style a Wild Spin With Leopard-print Miniskirt and Emily Ratajkowski Wears Dress Over Pants for Puma Speedcat Launch Celebration
Both wore Lyst's "hottest sneaker in the world" at the Milan event.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Warwick Capper's new career endeavour stuns AFL world as icon's return date locked in
The Swans great wants to create history. Read more here.
- Sky News
Hannah Kobayashi: Missing woman whose father took his own life after trying to find her 'found safe'
Hannah Kobayashi, 30, flew from Hawaii to Los Angeles early last month. Police subsequently revealed that video footage showed her walking into Mexico, 125 miles southeast of Los Angeles, on 12 November. On Wednesday evening, Ms Kobayashi's family released a statement saying she had been "found safe".
- NewsWire
‘Very violent’: Mum killed while AVO in place
Police expect to lay a murder charge later on Wednesday after the “very violent” killing of a mother of five in Sydney.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
The Project host derails show with X-rated joke: 'Funniest thing I've seen'
Kate Langbroek left her co-hosts in stitches during Tuesday night’s broadcast with a racy comment about ‘blowing bubbles’. Read more.
- Yahoo Celebrity UK
We visited Jeremy Clarkson’s pub and this is what it was really like
We took a trip to The Farmer's Dog pub in the Cotswolds four months after it opened to find out whether it was worth the hype.