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When ChatGPT launched, in November of 2022, it started a race that almost immediately consumed the tech industry. OpenAI didn’t invent the concept of AI, but most of the state-of-the-art technology was confined to research labs at companies and institutions around the world. Then, suddenly, it was everywhere. And better than anyone expected. So many companies decided they needed to catch up as quickly as possible, by any means necessary, or risk losing the battle for maybe the most important technology ever.On this episode of The Vergecast, we talk about one version of that scramble. The Washington Post’s Will Oremus…

The crypto company reported significant net losses to its balance sheet in 2025 due in part to “lower digital asset prices and approximately $160 million of one-time costs.“Digital assets and AI infrastructure company Galaxy Digital reported a net loss of $241 million over 2025 and a loss of $482 million in the fourth quarter alone, citing a decline in crypto prices over the year.In its quarterly financial statements shared Tuesday, Galaxy said its losses over Q4 2025 were “driven primarily by the depreciation of digital asset prices,” while its annual losses were due in part “to lower digital asset prices…

Chappell Roan nearly bared it all at the 2026 Grammys — but she doesn’t understand why the internet thinks it’s such a big deal. “Giggling because I don’t even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit,” the pop star, 27, wrote via Instagram on Monday, February 2, sharing several photos of her look. “The look’s actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it’s really fun and silly :D.” She added, “Thank you for having me @grammys and those who voted for me!!” Roan stepped out at the Sunday, February 1, awards show in a…

The Anambra State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Mr Charles Onubuogu, has lamented the high intake of hard drugs among youths in the state. Onubuogu made the remark while speaking with a group of youths during an advocacy talk in Awka last weekend. He advised the youths, saying there is nothing appealing about drug intake, insisting that individuals should develop the willpower to reject it entirely, noting that nothing rewarding comes from drug abuse, but rather that it serves as a killer pill. “There is no more time to waste. The youths are using their whole…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday commissioned its newly built Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan. The party’s National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, commissioned the secretariat. The secretariat, constructed and fully furnished by Governor Seyi Makinde, features offices and meeting rooms designed to support party administration and activities in the state. The facility was also donated by Governor Makinde. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Turaki described the building as “qualitatively finished and adequately furnished,” commending the governor for what he called a strong show of commitment to the party. He urged other PDP governors to emulate Makinde’s gesture in…

Residents of the Doma community in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State came under attack on Tuesday when armed bandits invaded the area, firing gunshots and setting houses and vehicles ablaze. The incident was reported by Bakatsine on X, who said the assault was continuing despite an existing peace deal and surrender agreement earlier reached between bandits and stakeholders in the local government area. According to the post, the assailants stormed the community and opened fire on residents, forcing people to flee for safety as property was destroyed. Bakatsine warned that the situation could deteriorate if urgent measures are…

Saheed Olaniyi has described Kwara United’s 2-1 win over Warri Wolves in a matchday 24 fixture as a morale booster. Olaniyi’s brace earned Kwara United maximum points in the keenly contested encounter. His impressive display earned him the Man of the Match award in the game. Olaniyi said the win will give them the confidence to approach their upcoming fixtures. “Getting back to winning ways after three games without a victory is a big motivation for us as a team,” Olaniyi told Kwara United’s media. “This win will boost our confidence as we continue the campaign. “Scoring against Warri Wolves…

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, received a high-level delegation from the World Bank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation was led by the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde. Present at the meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and other government officials. The meeting was confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the World Bank delegation at the Presidential Villa,…

A former Osun State Commissioner for Information, Sunday Akere, has said the state would work towards giving President Bola Tinubu about one million votes in the 2027 general elections. Akere, currently the Osun State Ambassador of Renewed Hope, a policy framework of President Tinubu for national transformation, spoke in Osogbo on Tuesday during the inauguration of Local Government Ambassadors for the initiative. Speaking further at the event, which was attended by the South West Zonal Ambassador for Renewed Hope, Senator Dayo Adeyeye; Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; and the APC candidate for the Osun…

The head of the US Olympic committee said on Tuesday the 2026 World Cup will be a first “trial run” of the United States’ ability to host spectators ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. “This entire process of welcoming visitors from other countries to the United States for sporting events is getting something of a trial run on a smaller basis, but with still a very extensive worldwide experience,” Gene Sykes told a meeting of International Olympic Committee members ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. Sykes faced questions during his progress report on preparations for LA 2028 about…