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Elon Musk's xAI plans to open source Grok, a chatbot rivaling ChatGPT, amid a lawsuit against OpenAI for allegedly straying from its open source ethos. Musk accuses OpenAI, now seen as a Microsoft subsidiary, of prioritizing profits over its original goal of benefiting humanity. The move sparks debate, with Vinod Khosla labeling Musk's action a "distraction" from AI's potential, while Marc Andreessen defends open source as vital. Musk, a proponent of open source, aims to align xAI with other firms like Meta and Mistral, contributing to the growing trend of public chatbot code releases.

Did you hear about that Brazilian startup using drones to fight dengue? They're releasing sterile mosquitoes to curb the spread of diseases like dengue, yellow fever, zika, and chikungunya. It's like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it's real! These drones can release thousands of insects in just a few minutes, covering huge areas and drastically reducing mosquito populations. Plus, it's eco-friendly and way faster than traditional methods. It's like a high-tech mosquito SWAT team saving the day!

So, turns out vending machines are the hot new side hustle! You can start with just $2,000, fill 'em up with snacks, and make a nice profit with some savvy markup. It's low-key, flexible, and even pandemic-proof with contactless payments. But watch out for competition and tech glitches – like facial recognition causing a stir on some smart machines. Still, it's booming, and folks are jumping in to make extra cash in this hustle-hungry economy.

Youthforia, the TikTok sensation makeup brand, skyrocketed with a $400,000 Shark Tank investment, but founder Fiona Co Chan knows she can't ride the fame wave solo. Enter Tina Shim, the brand's first-ever marketer, on a mission to scale beyond Co Chan's charisma. The game plan? Ditch the one-woman show, hire a stellar team, and unleash the brand's childhood-fun vibe. Forget just sleeping in makeup; Youthforia is waking up to a strategic expansion—TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, get ready for the charm offensive!

Flush, a new app at CES 2024, lets you rent bathrooms from cafes and restaurants for up to 10 bucks. Founder Elle Szabo created it after a desperate restroom hunt on meds. Businesses list their loos, and users find and book through the app. They've got a rating system to avoid sketchy situations and might offer insurance for damages. Some wonder if people will really pay for a bathroom break, but Szabo's hoping to fix the whole bathroom distribution thing. Pittsburgh gets to try it out first.

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