Sam Altman will not be returning as CEO of OpenAI despite attempted negotiations, with Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear stepping in as interim CEO. The abrupt decision, following the removal of President Greg Brockman, threatens to set off a wave of departures to competitors like Google and could significantly impact OpenAI’s value and employee retention.

Russian Hackers Target European Diplomats with ‘Wine-Tasting’ Phishing Scams
A Russian state-linked hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear or Midnight Blizzard, is ramping up its cyberattacks on European diplomatic targets. The group