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Sam Altman Details Failed Negotiations with Elon Musk Over OpenAI Control, Lawsuit Set for April 27

Altman on Core Memory recounts failed OpenAI governance talks with Elon Musk: stages of compromise toward a for-profit model, Musk's demands for majority stake and CEO control, Altman opposing absolute power, with trial looming. Abstract: Sam Altman details, on Core Memory, failed negotiations with Elon Musk over OpenAI governance, outlining moves toward a for-profit model, Musk's demands for majority stake and CEO authority, and Altman's rejection of absolute control; the litigation looming with a trial set for April 27.
GateNews·04-22 09:53

OpenAI's GPT-5.4 Pro Solves New Erdős Problem; Brockman Teases Writing Model Improvements

Brockman cites GPT-5.4 Pro solving a new Erdős problem as proof of sudden model leaps, and OpenAI hints at personalized writing advances while noting existing gaps in 'soul' and a forthcoming model. Abstract: The piece reports two OpenAI disclosures from the Core Memory podcast: a GPT-5.4 Pro milestone solving an Erdős problem, signaling rapid capability gains with broad implications; and OpenAI's plan for a new model to deliver more personalized, soulful writing, addressing critiques of LLM subjectivity.
GateNews·04-22 09:49

Shanghai Completes Registration of 1 Generative AI Service, Cumulative Total Reaches 158

Shanghai reports one new generative AI service registered by April 21, 2026, bringing Shanghai's total to 158 under interim measures requiring regulatory registration. Abstract: This brief notes that Shanghai's cyberspace administration announced that as of April 21, 2026, one new generative AI service completed registration, bringing the total to 158. The move follows the Generative Artificial Intelligence Service Management Interim Measures, which require providers to register with regulatory authorities.
GateNews·04-22 09:40

PicWe Launches AI Agent Wallet with On-Device Key Management

PicWe announces public beta of PicWe Wallet, an AI-agent-enabled, on-device key wallet with no recovery phrases. It supports multi-chain assets, swaps, AI-accessible automation, and aims to unify RWA infrastructure. PicWe has launched the public beta of PicWe Wallet, an AI Agent-enabled wallet that stores keys on-device, eliminates recovery phrases, and keeps critical operations local. The beta supports multi-chain asset management, swaps, and stablecoin-based fees while enabling programmable AI interactions. Broader PicWe initiatives position the platform as unified infrastructure for real-world assets, enabling issuance, circulation, settlement, cross-border payments, tokenization, and supply-chain coordination for enterprise use cases.
GateNews·04-22 09:29

Hugging Face Open-Sources ml-intern, an AI Agent for Autonomous ML Research

Open-sourced ml-intern, Hugging Face's autonomous ML research agent that reads papers, curates data, trains, evaluates, and iterates across science, medicine, and math. Abstract: Hugging Face's ml-intern is an open-source autonomous ML research agent that reads papers, curates datasets, trains on local or cloud GPUs, evaluates results, and iterates improvements. Built on smolagents with CLI and web interfaces, it navigates arXiv/HF Papers, HF Hub, and HF Jobs. Demonstrations span science, medicine, and mathematics, showing end-to-end automation and performance gains.
GateNews·04-22 09:25

JPMorgan Chase Raises S&P 500 Year-End Target to 7,600, Citing AI Investment Surge and Easing Geopolitical Risks

Summary: JPMorgan lifts 2026 S&P 500 to 7,600, 2027 to 385 EPS, driven by AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions; forward P/E stays 22x, potential to 23x and ~8,000 if tensions fall; warns of short-term consolidation amid oil and geopolitical risks. Abstract: JPMorgan’s strategy team, led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, raised the year-end S&P 500 forecast to 7,600 from 7,200, citing renewed AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions. 2026 EPS is boosted to $330 and 2027 to $385, with the forward multiple held at 22x; a quicker geopolitical resolution could lift the multiple to 23x and push 2026 toward 8,000. The AI theme gained momentum after Anthropic unveiled Mythos, with about two-thirds of AI-related S&P 500 stocks outperforming. Risks include higher oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions, suggesting a potential short-term consolidation before further gains.
GateNews·04-22 09:21

SK Telecom and Nvidia Partner on A.X K2 AI Model Under South Korea's Government Initiative

SK Telecom and Nvidia push A.X K2 under Korea’s Proprietary AI Foundation Model initiative, expanding from A.X K1 to a full-stack, open-source AI platform via the Krafton-Rebellions consortium for academic and commercial use. Abstract: The article reports SK Telecom’s partnership with Nvidia to develop A.X K2 as a successor to A.X K1 under Korea’s government-backed program. The effort aims to create a full-stack, open-source AI platform through a Krafton-Rebellions-led consortium, with research focused on multimodal and vision-language models and open access to A.X models for academia and industry.
GateNews·04-22 08:21

PwC Singapore to Invest $3.15M in AI-Powered Trade Advisory Hub

PwC Singapore to invest S$4m over 3 years to create a Trade Advisory Hub with EDB support, offering AI-driven trade, supply chain, and tax advisory; expands APAC team of 100+ specialists amid rising global trade complexity. Abstract: PwC Singapore will establish a Trade Advisory Hub backed by S$4 million over three years with Singapore EDB support to guide local and multinational firms on evolving trade rules, supply chain management, and international expansion. The initiative includes hiring specialists and developing AI-powered tools for trade, supply chain, and tax services, leveraging the firm’s existing APAC customs and trade advisory practice of over 100 consultants. The development responds to growing demand for advanced trade-planning solutions amid changing regulations, e-commerce growth, and increasingly complex global supply chains.
GateNews·04-22 08:01