48 Hours
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| First episode date | January 19, 1988 |
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| Networks | CBS |
| Presented by | Erin Moriarty |
| Peter Van Sant | |
| Richard Schlesinger | |
| Sep 14, 2019 | |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1277149 |
About 48 Hours
This newsmagazine investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening -- and resolution -- of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart. The program and its team have earned critical acclaim, including 20 Emmys and three Peabody Awards. …
Two men guilty of radio DJ kidnap killing
... A jury deliberated for nearly 48 Hours to find Kennedy and Kavak guilty...
Mum's plea to stop filming violence in Scotland's schools
... " We were told there would be an in-school isolation for the attackers but this lasted 48 Hours and meant my daughter faced the prospect of seeing these girls for the rest of her school career, " explained the parent...
Ruth Perry: Family crowdfunding after legal aid refused
... The crowdfunding appeal was almost half way to its £50,000 target less than 48 Hours after it was launched on Saturday...
Thai hostages: Relief for woman who feared boyfriend died in Hamas attack
... Thailand s foreign ministry said its freed citizens would be placed under medical supervision without access to relatives for 48 Hours after being transferred to an Israeli hospital...
Pakistan's Kalash people are afraid for their future after Taliban attack
... " We hid under big rocks and stayed there for 48 Hours...
OpenAI to name new boss after firing co-founder
...OpenAI is reportedly set to name Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive just 48 Hours after the chaotic firing of boss and co-founder, Sam Altman...
More powers for policing protests considered by government
... On Sunday, Mrs Braverman broke a silence of almost 48 Hours to thank police officers who were faced with violence and aggression from " protesters and counter-protesters"...
Homeless tents destroyed during Met Police operation
... She said that about 10 tents were destroyed along with the men s personal belongings as the Met issued a S35 dispersal order, which requires people to vacate an area for a maximum of 48 Hours...
OpenAI to name new boss after firing co-founder
Openai is reportedly set to name Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive just 48 Hours after the chaotic firing of boss and co-founder, Sam Altman .
Mr Shear's appointment, widely reported in the US media, would be The Second interim boss Openai has appointed since Friday.
The board dismissed Mr Altman, saying it had lost confidence in him.
There was speculation he could return, reportedly following a backlash from staff and investors.
Mr Altman helped launch The Firm which created the popular ChatGPT bot.
But on Sunday evening, Openai 's board said it " firmly stands by its decision as the only path to advance and defend The Mission of Openai , " according to an internal memo, seen by The New York Times.
The Bbc has contacted Mr Shear and Openai for comment.
Mr Shear is the former boss and co-founder of video streaming service Twitch. The memo to Openai 's staff said he has a " unique mix of skills, expertise and relationships that will drive Openai forward".
On Friday, when, it also named Mira Murati, The Company 's chief technology officer, as its interim chief executive.
At The Time , the board accused Mr Atlman of not being " consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities".
The board did not specify what he is alleged to have not been candid about.
Mr Altman is seen As One of The Most influential figures in the fast-growing generative AI space and his sacking sent shockwaves across the industry.
His ousting sparked an outpouring of support from Silicon Valley bosses, including former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt who called Mr Altman " a hero of mine" and said that he had " changed our collective world forever".
However, whatever the board was so alarmed about on Friday has perhaps been overtaken by the global reaction to its decision. There may also have been fears of Mr Altman setting up a rival company and taking Openai 's top talent with him.
The 38-year-old had posted a photo of himself at Openai 's headquarters following his dismissal.
, formerly Twitter, he is pictured holding a guest ID pass and comments: " First and last Time I ever wear one of these".
According to tech news site The Information , Mr Altman and Greg Brockman - Another co-founder who quit on Friday as The Company 's President - were invited to The Firm 's San Francisco headquarters for talks on Sunday.
Reports this weekend suggested his sacking had angered current and former employees who were worried it might affect an upcoming $86bn (£69bn) share sale.
The Firm 's Venture Capitalist backers and the tech giant Microsoft - which has a $10bn stake in Openai - are also believed to have called for his return.
Sources say there have been a couple of Sleepless Nights in Seattle, the headquarters of Microsoft, which has also integrated Openai 's technology into its applications.
Some speculated that Mr Altman could return and demand The Creation of a new board of directors.
Openai is widely seen to be a company at its peak, with lucrative investment pouring in, and ChatGPT - which was launched almost a year Ago - is used by millions.
Mr Altman has been The Face of The Firm 's rise. More Than that, he is seen by many as The Face of the industry more widely.
He testified before a US Congressional hearing to discuss the opportunities and risks created by the new technology and also appeared at The World 's first AI Safety Summit in the UK at The Beginning of November.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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