After OpenAI’s Blowup, It Seems Pretty Clear That “AI Safety” Isn’t a Real Thing

Welcome to AI This Week, Gizmodo’s weekly roundup where we do a deep dive on what’s been happening in artificial intelligence. Why is Everyone Suing AI Companies? | Future Tech Well, holy shit. As far as the tech industry goes, it’s hard to say whether there’s ever been a more shocking series of events than … Read more

Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt Resigns After Public Safety Blowup

The co-founder of Cruise, Kyle Vogt, resigned from his duties as CEO, CTO, and President on Sunday night, following a month of turbulence for General Motors’ self-driving car subsidiary. Vogt exits the startup he launched in his garage 10 years ago, just weeks after Cruise recalled 950 robotaxis after one of them dragged a pedestrian … Read more

Unity CEO John Riccitiello Steps Down After Pricing Blowup

Unity president and CEO John Riccitiello is retiring from the company, as well as from his role as chairman and a member of the company board of directors, effective immediately. The company has appointed James Whitehurst as interim chief executive officer. Riccitiello is expected to “advise Unity to ensure a smooth transition” as Unity begins … Read more