TechCrunch Daily Crunch Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned by Trump
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Mar 29, 2025 Trevor Milton's recent pardon raises eyebrows, highlighting issues of accountability in tech and transportation. The discussion covers the fallout from his fraudulent past and the ethical questions it brings to light. Additionally, OpenAI's revisions to ChatGPT's image creation safeguards stir conversation about AI's evolving role. Mergers in the motherhood product sector also get attention, showing the dynamic interplay between business strategies and technological advancements.
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Trevor Milton Pardoned
- Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola, received a pardon from President Trump.
- Milton was convicted of fraud related to Nikola's progress claims to investors.
Zuckerberg on "The Social Network"
- Mark Zuckerberg discussed his experience watching "The Social Network."
- He found the portrayal of his motivations inaccurate despite the correct depiction of details like his attire.
OpenAI Relaxes ChatGPT Safeguards
- OpenAI has relaxed ChatGPT's safeguards around image creation.
- Users can now generate images of public figures and hateful symbols in certain contexts.