Topics include Derek Chauvin's appeal denial, concerns over Sam Altman joining Microsoft, Argentina's presidential election, Trump's gag order appeal, UAW contracts update, Rosalyn Carter's passing, and concerns about President Biden's age and fitness.
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The Supreme Court rejected Derek Chauvin's appeal, upholding his conviction for the murder of George Floyd.
Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has joined Microsoft after controversy within the OpenAI board, leading to staff unrest and Emmett Sheer being appointed as interim CEO.
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Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from ex-Minnesota cop Derek Chauvin
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin's legal team argued that his trial was held during a politically tense time, and that the jury may have been influenced by the fear of violent protests in the event of an acquittal. The Minnesota Supreme Court also declined to take up the case, effectively upholding Chauvin's conviction. Chauvin is currently serving a prison sentence of more than two decades.
Sam Altman joins Microsoft after being ousted from OpenAI
Sam Altman, the recently ousted CEO of OpenAI, has joined Microsoft to lead a new artificial intelligence project. Altman's move came after a weekend of drama within the OpenAI boardroom, resulting in a decision that stirred controversy in Silicon Valley. Altman's departure led to over 500 OpenAI staffers signing a letter threatening to quit unless the board of directors resign. Microsoft, a significant financial backer of OpenAI, has invested billions of dollars in the company. Meanwhile, former Twitch CEO, Emmett Sheer, has been appointed as the interim CEO of OpenAI.