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OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead in SF Apartment After Apparent Suicide
A whistleblower who was set to testify against OpenAI in a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement was found dead in his San Francisco apartment, leading to speculation that he may have been killed by the company.
Twitter/X To Leave San Francisco
Elon Musk is reigniting his one-sided war with San Francisco by making good on his threat to move X (or Twitter) out of the city. But unfortunately, he’s not going far. While it has been reported that Musk was moving the company to Texas, it appears the headquarters won’t be
The 90s Are Back! We Have Color Changing Shirts!
As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon
I Went to an AI Summit. What I Found Really Worried Me.
So far I am seeing tech moving very very fast and making some people lots and lots of money, while responsibility and human contact are becoming less and less important. People are being left out, and important discussions about equity, integrity, and intent are being left behind.
AI-Generated “Remasters” Fail to Replicate Musical Talent, Originality
by James Conrad Though he only stood 5’4, the British musician Stephen Peter Marriott had a deceptively and indescribably powerful singing voice. Artists like Robert Plant, Paul Stanley and Steve Perry view him as a role model. As a child, he started on ukulele and later moved on to guitar,
Why Does Google Maps Get So Many Things About The Bay Area Wrong?
It’s pretty normal to hate on tech in the Bay Area. It’s actually cliche at this point. The hip kids hate A.I. now. It’s tech, but for people who want to circumstantially murder the working class so they don’t have to interact with the people that they’re displacing when they
Why Do I Fantasize About Working At The Post Office?
For those of you who aren’t in the know, I work in tech. I understand the deep irony of this considering I became a micro-niche internet celebrity (or BAYmous as Mario0o0o0o0o calls it) by shitting on tech workers, but I can say this unequivocally, tech saved me from poverty. Recently
Sinkhole Pops Up On Fillmore Street In Pacific Heights & Other Bay Area News
The Bay Area is a place with a lot going on and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the articles and talking heads. So I’ve done a quick summary of some of the most important shit happening in the Bay Area right now. Sinkhole Pops Up On Fillmore Street
What I Learned About Karma At A Grocery Store In Oakland
They say “variety is the spice of life,” but I’m pretty sure ambiguity is. There are no instructions on how to live or what’s truly right or wrong. We’re born and then we’re just dropped headfirst into this thing called life. No matter what part of the world your parents