Robinhood CEO Prediction Markets, Trump Includes Elon Musk in Ukraine Call, Spotify's AI DJ Can't Replace Human, OpenAI Wins Lawsuit Against, Supersonic Startup Exosonic Shuts Down
Robinhood CEO: Prediction Markets Are Here to Stay. Prediction markets are booming, with platforms like Kalshi and Robinhood seeing massive user growth during the US election. Some see them as a more accurate "wisdom of the crowd" indicator than traditional polls.
Trump Includes Elon Musk in Ukraine Call, Raising Cabinet Speculation. Trump included Elon Musk in his call with Zelenskyy, fueling speculation about Musk's potential cabinet role. Musk promised continued Starlink support for Ukraine, despite past criticism.
Spotify's AI DJ Can't Replace the Human Touch of a Real Radio Host. While Spotify's AI DJ can play personalized music, it can't replicate the connection and serendipity that a human DJ provides.
OpenAI Wins Lawsuit Against Publishers But Battle Continues. The judge dismissed the copyright case against OpenAI, a win for AI companies in their fight against publishers. The ruling could have significant implications for the future of AI and copyright law.
Supersonic Startup Exosonic Shuts Down After Failing to Find Traction. Exosonic, a startup developing supersonic air travel and UAVs, is shutting down after failing to secure enough funding. Despite early progress and government grants, they couldn't bridge the gap between R&D and commercialization.
