xAI, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, is facing a significant shakeup as two co-founders have departed the company within a day of each other, according to TechCrunch. Yuhuai (Tony) Wu announced his departure on Monday night, followed by Jimmy Ba's announcement on Tuesday afternoon. These departures represent a concerning trend, as they bring the total number of founding team members who have left to six out of twelve.
Wu, in a post on X, stated it was "time for my next chapter," emphasizing the potential of a "small team armed with AIs." Ba, who reported directly to Musk, expressed gratitude to Musk and pride in the team's accomplishments. He also indicated he would "stay close as a friend of the team," as reported by TechCrunch.
In other news, Amazon is reportedly considering launching a marketplace where media sites can sell their content directly to AI companies, according to The Information, as reported by TechCrunch. This move comes as the AI industry seeks legally safe sources for training data, a pursuit that has been fraught with lawsuits and accusations of copyright infringement. An Amazon spokesperson did not deny the story when contacted by TechCrunch.
Meanwhile, in the world of sports, Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek made their Olympic debut, using AI-generated music in their rhythm dance program, as reported by TechCrunch. While not against official rules, the use of AI music sparked commentary during the broadcast.
In other developments, SpaceX's upgraded Super Heavy booster completed cryogenic proof testing, a critical step that resulted in the destruction of the company's previous booster, according to Ars Technica. The multi-day campaign tested the booster's redesigned propellant systems and structural strength. The 237-foot-tall booster underwent testing at Starbase, Texas.
Finally, The Verge reported that Jeff Bezos could have saved The Washington Post's local news and sports reporters, but instead, they were laid off.
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