OpenAI says it hit its "automated research intern" goal, its
OpenAI says it hit its "automated research intern" goal, its researchers now use 3.1 agent-workdays per human workday, and top users spend $7,000+/day on tokens
TL;DROpenAI's AI agents now do 3x more work per researcher; heavy users spend thousands daily on tokens.
Why it matters: AI labor multiplier effects are real; sustainability of expensive AI systems raises questions about access and economics.

Flock Offered Webinar Teaching Cops How to Surveil 'No Kings' Protesters
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Tim Cook's pay package indicates he will remain very active at Apple;
TL;DRTim Cook staying put at Apple; Phil Schiller left over App Store profit squeezes.
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