4chan founder Chris Poole denied any involvement from Jeffrey Epstein in the creation of the controversial far-right message board /pol/, according to The Verge. Poole expressed regret over his association with Epstein, whose close timing of contact with Poole coincided with the launch of the politically incorrect message board that became a breeding ground for QAnon and white supremacist ideologies.
In other news, OpenAI, the maker of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has removed the word "safely" from its mission statement, as reported by Hacker News. This change, noted in the company's latest IRS disclosure form released in November 2025, coincided with OpenAI's transformation from a nonprofit organization into a business increasingly focused on profits. The company currently faces several lawsuits related to its products' safety.
Meanwhile, RZC Investments, the private equity firm funded by Walmart heirs Tom and Steuart Walton, has paused all new investments and is reconsidering the future structure of the fund, according to Fortune. A spokesperson from RZC confirmed the pause. One of RZC's two partners, Don Huffner, left the fund last year and is in the process of giving up his board seats, according to sources familiar with the matter. RZC, based in Bentonville, Ark., focuses on outdoor companies and made both majority and minority investments. Steuart Walton is a current member of the retail giant's board.
Additional headlines this week, as reported by The Verge and Fox News, include ongoing discussions about AI accountability, the fallout from a Canadian school shooting, and controversy surrounding a JFK Jr. series. Prince Andrew is under scrutiny for allegedly sharing confidential information. Also, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against an Arizona hospital by the family of Kaelen Lachica, who died after being discharged and transported via Uber to a homeless shelter. The lawsuit alleges that despite Lachica's deteriorating condition, the hospital staff abandoned him, leading to his death.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment