Worldcoin, Sam Altman's identity verification project, saw a significant success in Argentina, registering over 9,500 users in a day, while facing privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny in other markets.

OpenAI is shifting ChatGPT's advertising model from cost-per-impression to cost-per-click amid financial pressures. Despite 900 million weekly users, only 5% subscribe, leading to losses. The change aims to target ad revenue growth while maintaining user trust.

Glydways, an autonomous transit startup, seeks to raise $250 million after its $170 million Series C round. It develops self-driving vehicles for dedicated lanes and is expanding globally, including projects in Atlanta and Dubai.

The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced that the suspect in the attack on OpenAI founder Sam Altman, Daniel Moreno-Gama, has been charged with attempted murder and other federal offenses. He was arrested after the attack; documents found in his possession detailed his intentions, stating that he would be “on the verge of extinction” because of artificial intelligence.

On April 11, the prediction platform shows that Rory McIlroy’s probability of winning the 2026 U.S. Masters Golf Tournament has risen to 70%, up 46% within 24 hours. The current contract trading volume is more than $107 million. The event is proceeding normally, with McIlroy and Sam Burns tied for the lead after the first round.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Mike Selig announced the formation of an Innovation Working Group, aimed at providing industry rules for innovators. The working group consists of five experts, focusing on advancing regulatory clarity and market integrity in areas such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responds to the Molotov cocktail attack, admits he underestimated the societal impact of AI-related anxiety, calls for democratizing technology, and acknowledges mistakes in corporate governance, reiterating his refusal to comply with Elon Musk’s demands for control of OpenAI to ensure the company develops independently.

OpenAI confirms that a 20-year-old suspect was arrested by the San Francisco Police Department for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the founder Sam Altman’s residence and threatening to burn down the building. No injuries were reported; OpenAI said it is grateful for the police’s swift response and will assist with the investigation.