Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has hired three researchers from OpenAI to bolster his company’s work on artificial intelligence. This strategic move aims to guide Meta Platforms through its current AI challenges. The social-media corporation brought aboard Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai, all of whom previously held positions at OpenAI’s branch in Zurich, as per sources privy to this information. These individuals established OpenAI’s location in Zurich towards the end of last year. Prior to their time at OpenAI, they collaborated closely within Google DeepMind, which is the organization’s artificial intelligence division. A representative from OpenAI verified that the three scientists have departed from the organization. Zuckerberg has been on an intense recruiting drive To correct the company’s AI initiatives following the underwhelming reception of its most recent model, he has sometimes proposed giving researchers up to $100 million to become part o...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe typically isn’t known for its strong sense of location, except perhaps as a backdrop created using green screens in cities such as Atlanta or London. ("Daredevil,” set in New York City, is an exception, though it’s more of an anomaly than the rule). What sets “Ironheart” apart—the newest addition to the MCU available on Disney+—is exactly this specific focus on setting which previous entries have lacked. Early episodes of the series effectively capture the essence of Chicago before later installments get weighed down by various genres and magical narratives. In these initial parts, “Ironheart” centers around the predominantly African American South Side of Chicago, following protagonist Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne), who comes back home after being dismissed from MIT. In "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Riri made her debut through several brief scenes, serving essentially as a backdoor pilot—introducing potential fu...