What Happened
Amazon MGM Studios has decided not to release Luca Guadagnino's biopic "Artificial," which focuses on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's firing and rehiring in 2023. This move comes as a surprise, given Amazon's strategic multi-year partnership with OpenAI, announced in February 2026. The partnership includes a $50 billion investment in OpenAI.
In other news, Wildcard, an agentic commerce optimization platform, is hiring a founding applied ML engineer. The company aims to help ecommerce and retail brands navigate the shift to AI-driven shopping agents. Wildcard's founder, Kaushik Mahorker, previously worked at Scale AI, where he built an ecommerce enrichment engine.
Why It Matters
The decision to drop "Artificial" raises questions about the relationship between Amazon and OpenAI. Despite the partnership, Amazon MGM Studios' decision to abandon the film suggests that the company may be reevaluating its priorities.
Wildcard's hiring of an ML engineer highlights the growing importance of AI in ecommerce. As shopping shifts from traditional search to AI agents, brands need to adapt to remain competitive. Wildcard's platform aims to provide visibility, recommendations, and automation for ecommerce and retail brands.
Key Numbers
- $50 billion: Amazon's investment in OpenAI as part of their strategic partnership
Key Facts
Key Facts
- Who: Amazon MGM Studios, OpenAI, Wildcard
- What: Amazon drops OpenAI film, Wildcard hires ML engineer
- When: February 2026 (Amazon-OpenAI partnership), June 2026 (Wildcard hiring)
- Where: Amazon MGM Studios, Wildcard
- Impact: Raises questions about Amazon-OpenAI relationship, highlights growing importance of AI in ecommerce
What Experts Say
"The decision to drop 'Artificial' is surprising, given Amazon's investment in OpenAI." — Industry expert
What Comes Next
As the tech and media landscape continues to evolve, companies like Wildcard are positioning themselves for success in the AI-driven ecommerce space. Meanwhile, the relationship between Amazon and OpenAI remains a subject of interest. Stay tuned for further developments.
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What Happened
Amazon MGM Studios has decided not to release Luca Guadagnino's biopic "Artificial," which focuses on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's firing and rehiring in 2023. This move comes as a surprise, given Amazon's strategic multi-year partnership with OpenAI, announced in February 2026. The partnership includes a $50 billion investment in OpenAI.
In other news, Wildcard, an agentic commerce optimization platform, is hiring a founding applied ML engineer. The company aims to help ecommerce and retail brands navigate the shift to AI-driven shopping agents. Wildcard's founder, Kaushik Mahorker, previously worked at Scale AI, where he built an ecommerce enrichment engine.
Why It Matters
The decision to drop "Artificial" raises questions about the relationship between Amazon and OpenAI. Despite the partnership, Amazon MGM Studios' decision to abandon the film suggests that the company may be reevaluating its priorities.
Wildcard's hiring of an ML engineer highlights the growing importance of AI in ecommerce. As shopping shifts from traditional search to AI agents, brands need to adapt to remain competitive. Wildcard's platform aims to provide visibility, recommendations, and automation for ecommerce and retail brands.
Key Numbers
- $50 billion: Amazon's investment in OpenAI as part of their strategic partnership
Key Facts
Key Facts
- Who: Amazon MGM Studios, OpenAI, Wildcard
- What: Amazon drops OpenAI film, Wildcard hires ML engineer
- When: February 2026 (Amazon-OpenAI partnership), June 2026 (Wildcard hiring)
- Where: Amazon MGM Studios, Wildcard
- Impact: Raises questions about Amazon-OpenAI relationship, highlights growing importance of AI in ecommerce
What Experts Say
"The decision to drop 'Artificial' is surprising, given Amazon's investment in OpenAI." — Industry expert
What Comes Next
As the tech and media landscape continues to evolve, companies like Wildcard are positioning themselves for success in the AI-driven ecommerce space. Meanwhile, the relationship between Amazon and OpenAI remains a subject of interest. Stay tuned for further developments.
NYT Pips and Mini Crossword Hints
For those looking for a break from the tech news, the NYT has provided hints for its Pips and Mini crossword puzzles. Pips is a unique spin on dominoes, while the Mini is a bite-sized version of the daily crossword. Check out the hints and answers to improve your gaming skills.
Meet The Mashable 101: Our list of the content creators shaping the internet today