Microsoft and OpenAI are redefining their partnership, potentially transforming OpenAI into a for-profit company, leveraging Microsoft's multi-billion dollar investments, and expanding OpenAI's operational autonomy.

The AI giant's emphatic denial of exit talks doesn't quite settle the underlying question of what happens when California's toughest regulatory scrutiny meets $19 billion in venture funding. With Sam Altman's massive Bay Area real estate bets on one side and mounting legal pressure on the other, the company faces a high-stakes balancing act that could reshape both OpenAI's future and the state's AI dominance.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, with improved cameras, battery life, and higher prices due to trade pressures; Pro models feature the A19 chip and new cameras.

San José Mineta International Airport is set to introduce Waymo's autonomous vehicle service, starting with employee trials and planning to offer public rides later in the year.

The Bay Area Lyme Foundation launched Bay Area Lyme Ventures, the first investment fund focused on Lyme disease, supporting companies like Aces Diagnostics and LymeAlert developing diagnostic tools.

OpenAI aims to enhance ChatGPT with parental controls and better handling of crises, after a lawsuit following a teen's death.

The physicist behind the world's first successful fusion ignition experiment just partnered with the tech entrepreneur who built Twilio into a $4 billion empire. Their new Bay Area company aims to turn Lawrence Livermore's groundbreaking laser fusion into commercial power plants within a decade.

Elon Musk's companies X and xAI sue Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive behavior and monopoly maintenance in smartphone and AI chatbot markets.

LLNL scientists have developed a real-time tsunami warning system using the world's fastest supercomputer, El Capitan, to improve early warnings near coastal regions.

Trump has signaled willingness to allow sales of a less capable version of Nvidia's AI chips in China, with U.S. receiving 15% revenue share, sparking debate on trade and security.

Instagram introduces reposting of reels and posts, a new map feature allowing location sharing with friends, and a "Friends" tab in Reels for personalized content. Privacy concerns arise among users regarding the location-sharing aspect.

Lyten, an American startup, is acquiring the assets of bankrupt Swedish battery firm Northvolt, aiming to enhance operations and technology. The deal is aligned with Europe's push for energy independence.

Mira Murati's six-month-old AI company just grabbed an entire Mission District building for its headquarters. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg's been desperately trying to poach her staff with offers that would make your head spin.