Here are some of the notable earnings reports just released:
Facebook ($FB)
Shares of social media giant Facebook rose after the bell as the company beat expected revenue and earnings per share.
Amazon ($AMZN)
Shares of e-commerce giant Amazon rose after the bell as the company beat expected revenue and earnings per share.
Alphabet ($GOOG)
Shares of Google's parent company Alphabet rose after the bell as the company beat expected revenue and earnings per share.
Apple ($AAPL)
Shares of the iPhone maker rose after the bell as the company beat expected revenue and earnings per share.
Gilead ($GILD)
Shares of Gilead Sciences, which is working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, fell after the bell as the company missed expected revenue and earnings per share.
Shake Shack ($SHAK)
Shares of the burger chain Shake Shack fell after the bell as the company missed expected revenue and earnings per share.
Ford ($F)
Shares of Ford fell after the bell though the automaker beat on expected revenue and earnings per share.
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults." CEO Sam Altman says the company aims to allow more user freedom for adults while setting limits for teens. OpenAI isn't the first to explore sexualized AI, but previous attempts have faced legal and societal challenges. Altman believes OpenAI isn't the "moral police" and wants to differentiate content similar to how Hollywood differentiates R-rated movies. This move could help OpenAI, which is losing money, turn a profit. However, experts express concerns about the impact on real-world relationships and the potential for misuse.
CNN is launching a new “All Access” streaming subscription in the U.S. on October 28th, priced at $6.99 a month, or just $69.99 if you sign up for a full year.
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