The reason Sam Altman revived his overly flattering soul simulator from the virtual grave

The reason Sam Altman revived his overly flattering soul simulator from the virtual grave

GPT-5 Launch Sparks Mixed Reactions On August 7, 2025, OpenAI unveiled its latest language model, GPT-5, complete with the usual fanfare of tech announcements. Touted for its “Ph.D.-Level” skill and a more formal, business-like manner, this update seemed to signal a bright future for AI. However, the initial response was somewhat unexpected. Instead of cheers, […]

This leading cartoon K-pop group has everything except soul.

This leading cartoon K-pop group has everything except soul.

Fictional Band Hunt/X Tops the Charts The fictional band known as Hunt/X has taken the music charts by storm. While some components of their music are created by humans, it’s clear that the overall artistic landscape has shifted towards a blend of global, standardized sounds that cater to a vast audience, often coming across as […]

‘May God rest his soul’

JD Vance shared an emotional homage to Pope Francis following the death of the 88-year-old clergyman. “I just learned that Pope Francis has passed away. My heart is directed at millions of Christians around the world who love him.” Vance wrote on x. “He was obviously very sick, but I was happy to see him […]

Democrats have a ‘lot of soul searching’ before next funding fight

Congress is already aiming for the next spending battle after a fierce culmination of the 2025 fundraising battle that stolen the threat of closure from the table until September last week. But that doesn't mean that Democrats won't look in the rearview mirror after a blow-up battle with Republicans. Certainly, frustrated Democrats in both rooms […]

Angie Stone obituary | Soul

Angie Stone, who died in a traffic incident at the age of 63, was an American soul singer and songwriter. She became internationally renowned, producing popular singles with two albums, Black Diamond and Mahogany Soul, in the late 1990s and early 2000s. There's no more rain And I wish I didn't miss you. Eight more […]