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Yesterday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a strange image on X (formerly Twitter): a single image of the Death Star from Star Wars. not a caption. Nothing. justification. If you’re a Star Wars fan, you know the Death Star is no ordinary space station—it’s a planet-destroying superweapon, the ultimate threat in the galaxy. For tech watchers, it felt like a coded message, a warning shot to competitors. Less than twenty-four hours later, we discovered why OpenAI officially unveiled GPT-5, its latest and most advanced AI model. From GPT-4 to GPT-5: A New Chapter in AI Development Up until now, GPT-4 was OpenAI’s flagship model, powering ChatGPT and several other AI tools. GPT-5 is being marketed as a faster, more accurate, and more intelligent successor, designed to push the boundaries of what AI can do. Sam Altman claims GPT-5 is “less deceptive,” “much smarter,” and capable of PhD-level expertise. He also says it can handle complex reasoning, high-level mathematics, and full-scale softw...

By Chuck Titus As the wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria rage on, the human cost is mounting, political positions are hardening, and the prospects for peace seem more distant than ever. This week brought a series of announcements and developments that could shape the trajectory of these interconnected conflicts for months to come. From Israel’s declaration of intent to occupy Gaza City, to fresh accusations of orchestrated killings at aid distribution sites, to Lebanon’s bold move against Hezbollah, each story reveals the deep complexity and volatility of the region. Israel Announces Plan to Occupy Gaza City On Friday, Israel’s security cabinet officially declared intentions to initiate a military takeover of Gaza City.. While the government claims this measure is necessary for security and long-term stability, the decision has been met with fierce resistance from those living inside Gaza. For the people of Gaza City, this is not just another phase of the war—it’s a direct threat to thei...

CBB News – Jerusalem Efforts to halt the ongoing war in Gaza have taken a fresh turn as Egyptian and Qatari mediators introduce new proposals aimed at reviving stalled ceasefire negotiations.  A senior Palestinian official, speaking to CBB News, confirmed the move comes at a critical time, as Israel faces growing condemnation over its proposed expansion of military operations into Gaza City. The United Nations Security Council is due to convene later today to assess the worsening crisis.. Meanwhile, the Gaza Health Ministry, run by Hamas, reports that at least 38 people have been killed in the last 24 hours, with many reportedly shot while waiting to collect humanitarian aid. Israel has yet to issue an official response to these claims. Protests Intensify Inside Israel Images from Tel Aviv show thousands of Israelis marching toward military headquarters, demanding the immediate return of hostages still held in Gaza. Smaller protests have also taken place in Jerusalem. John Donison,...

The $1.5 Billion Job Offer That Was Turned Down — And What It Says About the Future of AI What would you do if someone offered you $1.5 billion for a job? That’s billion with a B. Most people wouldn’t hesitate — they’d scream, call their parents, and accept before the other person even finished their sentence. After all, who turns down a fortune like that? Well, someone just did. His name is Andrew Tul, an artificial intelligence researcher whose work is making waves in Silicon Valley. Recently, Tul was approached with an extraordinary offer from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — a role that could have been worth up to $1.5 billion over six years. Tul’s answer? “No, thank you.” The decision has stunned the tech community. Why would anyone reject such a staggering deal?  From OpenAI to a New Frontier Our story begins with Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was fired for a short time, and Murati took over.. This was a brief but widely...