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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the White House continue to discuss possible government funding for artificial intelligence companies, CNBC confirmed Friday.Discussions have been going on for more than a year, with Altman first sharing the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because the details are confidential. Altman met with various lawmakers and officials in Washington, D.C., about the latest developments in regulation and AI, and the talks continued this week.As part of a potential agreement, OpenAI could donate equity to the U.S. government to create something…
summary Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in peace talks with the United States. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Aoun said Lebanese people are tired of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite opposition from Hezbollah leadership, the president is pursuing direct negotiations with Israel to end the conflict. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday issued a scathing rebuke to Iran, accusing it of using his country as a bargaining chip in its conflict with the United States and Israel, against the wishes of…
Two NBA fans banned for life after storming the court during Knicks vs. Spurs gameVictor Wenbanyama’s height raises some questions.Mainly, how tall is he actually? The San Antonio Spurs center has towered over players throughout his career. And while many try to guess his exact measurements, he often dribbles around the topic.”After many years, it became irrelevant to me,” Wenby, also known as Wenbanyama, said at a press conference in October. “Because, in my opinion, I have a lot more interesting things to do.”And athletes are never asked for answers. “Sometimes I’m surprised it’s still a conversation,” he continued. “Because,…
Iran will fly to Mexico on Saturday for their home base for the 2026 World Cup, but all matches will be played in the United States.Published June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Iran’s national soccer team, whose participation in the World Cup remains uncertain, has submitted its passports to the U.S. embassy in Turkey to obtain visas, the president of the soccer federation announced.Mehdi Taj said on Friday that Iran was following the instructions of world soccer governing body FIFA.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listTheir visas come as Iran and the United States continue to negotiate an end to the…
A pedestrian passes by an electronic quote board displaying the Nikkei Stock Average at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 23, 2026 in Tokyo. Kazuhiro Nogi | AFP | Getty ImagesSouth Korean stocks tumbled on Friday, leading losses in the region, as weakness in Wall Street’s tech stocks spread to Asia overnight, dragging down declines in benchmark indexes.The Kospi closed Friday’s trading 5.54% lower at 8,160.59. Leading companies in the index, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, fell 6.40% and 9.92%, respectively. The small-cap Kosdaq index fell 4.50%. In a move that could put further pressure on South Korea’s technology sector,…
While the AI funding machine continues to break records for itself, some founders are building in a different direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person gaming and social experiences. The creators of Cyberdeck are going viral by creating a quirky DIY computer that literally encourages users to touch grass. Unlike the non-AI browsers, this doesn’t feel like a mere backlash, but a genuine fascination with something a little more human. In this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity Podcast, Kirsten Kolosek, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane dig into the week’s…
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend’s sonTragedy has struck Hollywood.James Handy, who starred in movies such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji,” was stabbed to death in Los Angeles on the morning of June 3, and the suspect has been identified as Michael Gledhill, the son of his girlfriend, according to Los Angeles police. The actor was 81 years old.Police said West Valley area patrol officers responded to a 911 call around 9:30 a.m. in which the caller said, “I just killed a son of man, a man who committed a crime.””When officers…
Robbie Keane, Ireland’s record goalscorer, played for Celtic but his relationship with the manager has come under criticism.Published June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Celtic’s interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club’s pro-Palestinian fans following his appointment at Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel.Keane is said to have entered into negotiations with Dermot Desmond, the club’s largest shareholder, and is now the front-runner to take charge of the Scottish champions.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listKeane, Ireland’s record goalscorer, had a prolific loan spell at Celtic in 2010.However, his decision to remain in Israel…
Traders work on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday, February 9, 2026 in New York, USA. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHello, my name is Anique Bao from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open.Wall Street saw solid trading throughout the night, with a close eye on the Nasdaq. The Dow hit an all-time high and oil cooled on optimism that the Iran war was nearing an end. However, chip stocks slumped. Bitcoin is at its lowest price since the war began, and private confidence is reignited. Then…
The next big advance in artificial intelligence may come from thousands of miles away.Tim Urbanowitz, chief investment strategist for Innovators at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, urges investors to look beyond their own backyards to emerging markets.”This is where there’s a lot of money to be made in AI trading,” he told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week, calling it “the next big wave.” Urbanovic is particularly bullish on Taiwan and South Korea when it comes to building AI. He points out that they make up a large part of a wide range of fields iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETFup 26% year-to-date…