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AdvertisementSam Altman has been tapped to cochair the transition team for San Francisco's mayor-elect. The OpenAI cofounder and CEO is cochairing the transition team for San Francisco mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, Lurie announced Monday. According to San Francisco's campaign finance database, Altman donated $500 to current San Francisco mayor London Breed in 2018. We need to get him to embrace San Francisco." BI could not find any contributions from Altman to San Francisco mayoral candidates during this election.
Persons: Sam Altman, Daniel Lurie, Altman, Lurie, Ned Segal, OpenAI, San, Levi Strauss, Jan Koum, Jonathan Gans, Oleg Nodelman, " Altman Organizations: San Francisco's, San Francisco, Business, London Breed, Breed, Los Angeles Times Locations: Bay, San Francisco
The story is based both on "Dune" and the prequel novel "Sisterhood of Dune." Discovery after a merger, it started development on a "Dune" prequel series focused on the politically savvy, supernaturally powered sect of women. "Dune: Prophecy" is partly based on Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction work and on "Sisterhood of Dune," a novel written by Herbert's son Brian Herbert and sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson. Attila Szvacsek/HBO'Sisterhood of Dune' is a prequel novel set in the 'Dune' universeFrank Herbert's "Dune" novels compose only a small part of the franchise. Advertisement"Sisterhood of Dune" is part of the "Great Schools of Dune" prequel series written by the two, and it was published in 2012.
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AdvertisementPruna AI has secured $6.5 million from EQT Ventures to compress AI models. Paris and Munich-based software startup Pruna AI has secured $6.5 million from EQT Ventures. The startup has developed an optimization tool for compressing AI models so that they require less compute and energy. The startup's customers are midsize to large companies with their own AI models that can rake in huge compute bills. As a result, Charpentier found that there was appetite from investors looking to make AI cheaper and more sustainable.
Persons: Bertrand Charpentier, Charpentier, Carl Svantesson, Roxanne Varza, Hervé Nivon, Olivier Pomel Organizations: EQT Ventures, BI, Paris Locations: Munich, Paris, Daphni
AdvertisementMcDonald's is investing $100 million into recovering from an E. coli outbreak, CNN reported. McDonald's said the outbreak led to a drop in restaurant visits and sales. McDonald's is reportedly spending $100 million to lure customers back to stores following an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions served on Quarter Pounder hamburgers. AdvertisementAn additional $65 million will be spent on the franchisees that were worst affected by the outbreak, it said. AdvertisementIts new marketing campaign will reportedly include TV ads that showcase a 10 McNuggets for $1 deal that can be redeemed through the chain's app.
Persons: McDonald's, Michael Gonda, Tariq Hassan Organizations: CNN, Marketing, Business, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC Locations: North America
AdvertisementIn 1988, Michelle Yeoh left acting to focus on marriage and starting a family. While Michelle Yeoh's "biggest sadness" in life is not being able to have kids, the actor has no regrets. In an interview with The Times published on Sunday, Yeoh, 62, opened up about her first marriage to Dickson Poon, a Hong Kong entrepreneur and CEO. Advertisement"Maybe that is the biggest sadness in my life, that I cannot have kids," she told The Times. Still, Yeoh knew that Poon wanted kids.
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Verily has told employees it ultimately intends to become an independent company. Verily, Alphabet's life sciences subsidiary, has set a deadline of December 16 to sever multiple ties to Google, according to two people familiar with the matter and internal documents reviewed by Business Insider. Related Video How tech layoffs could affect the economyVerily, formerly known as Google Life Sciences, started life as a moonshot project inside Google X. "Verily is transitioning from Google's infrastructure to our own, as we continue to grow as an independent Alphabet company," said Verily spokesperson Steven Cooper. AdvertisementAn internal Verily FAQ for staff broached the subject of why the company didn't start Flywheel until after its products were more mature.
Persons: Verily, Steven Cooper, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Waymo Organizations: Google, Staff, Business, Sciences, BI
AdvertisementVivek Ramaswamy, cohead of DOGE, said he expects to recommend the wholesale closure of some agencies. Vivek Ramaswamy said to expect the abolishment of entire federal agencies as part of a sweeping restructure envisioned by DOGE. AdvertisementOn Sunday morning, Ramaswamy appeared on Fox News and was asked about DOGE's plans for the future of federal agencies. Maria Bartiromo, the Fox host interviewing Ramaswamy, mentioned the Department of Education as a possible cut, but Ramaswamy instead answered in general terms. Eliminating federal agencies could be a hard ask though.
Persons: Vivek Ramaswamy, cohead, Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, Trump, Donald Trump, Maria Bartiromo, Jack Newsham Organizations: Department of, President, Fox News, of Education, Fox, Republican, Congress, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, FBI
AdvertisementJosh Brolin says he enjoys growing older because it helps him "mellow out." According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol misuse cost the US $249 billion in 2010. After years of struggling with addiction, Josh Brolin says he doesn't think that aging is a bad thing. AdvertisementAccording to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol misuse cost the US $249 billion in 2010. In 2020, researchers from the University of Southern California found that every gram of alcohol consumed a day aged the brain by about seven days.
Persons: Josh Brolin, Brolin, he's, Matthew Perry, Marvel, It's, , Gen Organizations: Times, National Institute, Alcohol, Survey, University of Southern, Gallup, Business Locations: University of Southern California
This is the best Away Black Friday sale we've ever seen from the brand. Below, we've highlighted some of the best Away Black Friday deals on our favorite products. We particularly like the brand's Bigger Carry-On Flex and Aliminum Carry-On; we named both top picks in our guide to the best carry-on bags. Away's Carry-On and Bigger Carry-On bags used to have the option to add an ejectable battery for charging items on the go. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.
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How it performs on Amazon Prime Video matters more. But media experts told Business Insider that Amazon MGM could still profit from "Red One" and likely won't view it as a failure. Amazon MGM hopes the theatrical release will generate buzz for the film before it lands on Amazon Prime Video, Variety reported on Sunday. Frank Masi / Frank Masi / Prime"Red One" was initially going to premiere on Amazon Prime Video, but Amazon MGM later pivoted to a theatrical release. And if audiences think "Red One" will come to Amazon Prime Video during Christmas, they may choose "Wicked," "Moana 2," and "Gladiator 2" instead.
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AdvertisementThe AfroTech Conference for Black tech professionals debuted in Houston this year. The eighth edition of AfroTech, which lasted four days in Houston, held its place among one of the largest gatherings of Black tech professionals. AdvertisementMost of the attendees walked away with connections that anchor their experience as one of few Black tech professionals, if not the only one on their teams or at their tech companies. Many were searching for connections that could land early career conferencegoers their first tech job or a branch to pivot to new tech companies or into entrepreneurship. Her loss didn't seem to dampen the mood too much, but it has cast doubt and uncertainty as big tech companies line up to kiss the ring of the new administration.
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AdvertisementTrump picked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead DOGE, a new government efficiency commission. Their aim is to cut government spending, and one idea they've floated is to ax federal agencies. Almost half a million people were employed in the Department of Veterans Affairs, while the Department of Education had just over 4,000. Most departments had six-figure average salaries, with the Department of Education and the Department of Energy having the highest averages. AdvertisementWhile DOGE can advise Trump on agencies to cut, the president-elect cannot act on it alone — making major changes to federal agencies would require congressional approval.
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AdvertisementThe growing ranks of boomers aged 65-plus could spark a boom in the senior housing market. It says this will drive strong demand for senior housing facilities, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and memory care. "That makes senior housing a compelling option for investors looking to break away from traditional property investment." Census Bureau/Capital EconomicsMeanwhile, around 11% of those over the age of 65 are currently living in a form of senior housing, according to the American Senior Housing Association. Related storiesRents, meanwhile, are seeing a strong uptrend, thanks to the supply of senior housing growing tighter after the pandemic.
Persons: that's, Imogen Pattison, Pattison Organizations: Capital, Capital Economics, Census, American Senior Housing Association, MAP
Sim left banking in 2017 and is now a published author, professional speaker, and career coach. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eric Sim, 54, a former banker turned professional speaker and executive coach. When I picked banking as a career, I had very little idea of what the job would actually involve. I can play the game, but I don't enjoy the gameSim left UBS in 2017 and is now a professional speaker and executive coach. Through my work as a speaker and lecturer, I have been able to share my know-how in banking and career planning with more people.
Persons: Eric Sim, Sim, I'd, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley —, I've, I'm Organizations: DBS Bank, DBS, Lancaster University, Standard Chartered, Citibank, UBS, Banking Locations: Singapore, London, Shanghai, Hong Kong, secondments, China, Asia
AdvertisementTwinMind, founded by former Google X employees, builds an AI assistant to better understand you. A startup formed from a handful of former Googlers — specifically Google X, the skunkworks lab that explores sci-fi moonshot ideas — is coming out of stealth. Related storiesWolverine originsAt Google X, George was the first machine learning scientist on Wolverine, a hearing wearable project first reported on by Business Insider in 2021. AdvertisementWhen ChatGPT launched in late 2022, George was working at JPMorgan with TwinMind cofounder and CTO Sunny Tang, a Google X alum. AdvertisementHe said they figured it out and claims the TwinMind app can run for 12 hours in the background non-stop before running out the battery.
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The big storyA Copilot conundrumMicrosoft; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIMicrosoft's challenges with its flagship AI product could be another red flag for an industry with high hopes for the tech. Earlier this year, analysts at Barclays highlighted an under-the-radar risk to AI bets: the depreciation costs related to AI chips . A potential Trump trade plan beneficiary: US semiconductor jobs. If Trump's proposed trade plan is enacted, the American semiconductor industry could see hiring growth. Walmart might be just fine under Trump's proposed trade plan.
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AdvertisementU.S. News and World Report released its annual list of the best places to retire in America. 1 on U.S. News and World Report's new list of the best places to retire. Prioritizing happiness means some more expensive places ranked higher on the list of best places to retire. AdvertisementTake Jim and Ellen Diamond, a retired couple in their 80s who were living in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, a suburb of New York City. AdvertisementBelow are the 24 best places to retire in the US, according to U.S. News and World Report.
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The new Alexa aims to be a personalized assistant, handling diverse tasks across different devices. Amazon's AI-powered Alexa upgrade could launch with several major partners handling specific tasks such as ride-hailing, grocery shopping, and restaurant reservations, Business Insider has learned. The partner companies would become the primary option for handling those specific tasks on the upgraded Alexa. Amazon is revamping Alexa with ChatGPT-like AI features, BI first reported in January. Internally codenamed Banyan or Remarkable Alexa, the upgrade has the potential to significantly improve the voice assistant with AI features.
Persons: Uber, Spokespeople, Thumbtack, Andy Jassy, Jassy Organizations: Partners, Ticketmaster, BI, Amazon, Alexa, ChatGPT, Uber
AdvertisementA federal judge ruled in August that Google violated antitrust law to keep a monopoly on search. DOJ officials reportedly plan to ask a judge to force Google to sell Chrome. Officials from the DOJ are reportedly planning to ask a judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser. Business Insider previously reported Google's total search revenue was $279.8 billion in 2022. Representatives for the Department of Justice did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.
Persons: Amit Mehta, Lee, Anne Mulholland, Peter Cohan Organizations: Google, Justice, DOJ, Chrome, Bloomberg, Prosecutors, Department of Justice, Business, Google Services, Babson College
AdvertisementDonald Trump's election victory is impacting Ukraine even before he takes office again in January. Trump has criticized US aid to Ukraine and has suggested he'd strike a deal with Russia. President-elect Donald Trump's election win has prompted a flurry of reactions around the world that are already reshaping the war in Ukraine. Trump, a frequent critic of US aid to Ukraine, won't take over the White House until January 20, 2025. Related Video Zelenskyy says Ukraine will lose the war without help from the USPresident Joe Biden, a strong supporter of Ukraine, has sought to rush additional aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office.
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AdvertisementRolls-Royce is in talks with potential customers for its nuclear reactors, per the Financial Times. The company said the reactors could provide energy for data centers, mining, and space missions. Rolls-Royce is in early-stage talks with potential customers for its compact nuclear reactors, which are designed to power data centers on Earth and one day to be sent into space, the Financial Times reported. Big Tech companies — including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft — have expressed interest in nuclear power to meet AI's high energy demands. In July 2024, Rolls-Royce was awarded funding from the agency's National Space Innovation Programme, or NSIP, for space nuclear power.
Persons: Royce, Jake Thompson, Microsoft —, Thompson Organizations: Financial Times, Business, Big Tech, Google, Microsoft, Royce, UK Space Agency, Innovation
AdvertisementHSBC has reportedly asked some managers to reapply for their jobs as part of a cost-cutting restructure. Bloomberg reported Monday that hundreds of senior staff will likely lose their jobs. HSBC has asked some managers to reapply for their jobs in its newly created corporate and institutional banking division as part of a cost-cutting drive, Bloomberg reported. The biggest change announced was the simplification of HSBC's structure, creating Eastern and Western arms to manage its global operations. He previously told staff in October that they should expect job cuts following the announcement of the revamp, Reuters reported at the time, citing an internal memo.
Persons: Georges Elhedery, Elhedery Organizations: HSBC, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Business, Reuters Locations: Asia, Pacific, Americas, London
AdvertisementSiddharth Kashiramka joined Amazon in 2022 as a product manager for AI projects. He worked as a product manager at Capital One and was previously a consultant at PwC. Show variety: Throughout the résumé, Kashiramka used a range of keywords, including "leveraged," "delivered," "established," and "collaborated." One page résumé: "I think the résumé should be one page," he said about keeping the document short. Kashiramka is a senior product manager at Amazon's office in Crystal City, Virginia.
Persons: Siddharth Kashiramka, Alicia Tillman, Kashiramka Organizations: Amazon, Capital, Big Tech, ATS, Meta, Google, PwC, Business Locations: Virginia, Seattle, Crystal City , Virginia
Insider Today: Uncle Elon vs. Uncle Sam
  + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
He talked to Business Insider about facing the "vacuum of death" in just a spacesuit. On the agenda today:Related VideoBut first: The world's richest man takes on the world's biggest government budget. Walking the DOGEXAOC/Getty, The Washington Post/Getty, t_kimura/Getty, Tyler Le/BIElon Musk made his name and fortune disrupting antiquated industries. AdvertisementBI secured access to an internal Tesla pay database, revealing the company's high-risk, high-reward system. The pay structure is ultimately part of CEO Elon Musk's quest to hire the most "hardcore" employees.
Persons: Jared Isaacman, XAOC, Tyler Le, Elon Musk, he's, Musk, Tesla, Reagan, Clinton, Jordan Strauss, Rebecca Zisser, Elon, Robot, Anna Kim, Getty, Michael Ostuni, , Fiona Carter, Natalie Ammari, Sylvia Yeh, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Business, SpaceX, The Washington Post, Elon, of Government Efficiency, Twitter, Big Government, Big Tech, Tesla, Forward Press, Goldman, Corporate America
They say the EU will need to employ some retaliatory measures but has to be careful not to escalate. AdvertisementEconomists and analysts said that in order to avoid a trade war, policymakers in Europe need to employ a specific playbook to mitigate the economic drag while keeping trade tensions in check. Kenningham says the EU will likely hit the US with targeted tariffs on certain industries, rather than an across-the-board action. Related storiesTrade deals to avoid tariffsKenningham said EU policymakers could also negotiate a deal to avoid US tariffs. Advertisement"There is a possibility that if the strategy toward Europe is very aggressive, Europeans may change attitudes toward the Transatlantic Alliance.
Persons: Goldman Sachs, Donald Trump, Trump, Joachim Nagel, Emmanuel Macron, Mario Draghi, Andrew Kenningham, Kenningham, Harley, Carlo Bastasin, Bastasin Organizations: Biden, Italian, Capital Economics, European Union, EU, Trade, European, Brookings, Trump, Transatlantic Alliance Locations: Europe, China, European, EU, Trump's, Ukraine, Germany
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