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ET Explainer: Decoding the hype over building an AI brain smarter than humans
While some, like OpenAI, are striving for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a new frontier in AI is generating debate: Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). This hypothetical technology would surpass even AGI, fundamentally changing humanity. What exactly is ASI, and how would it impact people? ET explains.
Chinese AI firms woo OpenAI users as US company plans API restrictions
ChatGPT maker OpenAI is planning to block access to technology used to build AI products for entities in China and some other countries, Chinese state-owned newspaper Securities Times reported on Tuesday.
AI startup Etched raises $120 million to develop specialised chip
The San Francisco-based company aims to make a specialised processor tuned to run a specific kind of AI model that is widely used by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Former OpenAI cofounder launches new AI company
Ilya Sutskever, cofounder of OpenAI, launched Safe Superintelligence Inc (SSI) shortly after leaving OpenAI, joined by Jan Leike who now leads at Anthropic. Sutskever emphasised SSI's singular focus on advancing AI capabilities while prioritizing safety, aiming for rapid and secure scaling.
Apple delays rollout of AI features in Europe
Apple on Friday said it would delay the rollout of its recently announced AI features in Europe because of "regulatory uncertainties" linked to the EU's new landmark legislation to curb the power of big tech. Apple earlier this month unveiled "Apple Intelligence," its suite of AI features for its coveted devices as it looks to reassure users that it is not falling behind on the AI frenzy.
Ilya Sutskever’s new startup is the latest of many AI ventures coming out of Big Tech
Ilya Sutskever left OpenAI last month and is launching his own startup soon. This is the latest in a larger trend of professionals leaving tech titans to establish their own startups, pursue their own goals and avoid commercialisation of products.
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Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever to start a new AI company
The company is focused on creating a safe AI environment at a time when some of the biggest tech companies are looking to dominate the generative AI boom.
OpenAI pact has privacy guardrails: Apple
Despite privacy worries surrounding the Apple-OpenAI partnership, Apple guaranteed privacy safeguards for users, even those accessing the free version of ChatGPT without an account.
Apple AI leaves Elon Musk bitter
Elon Musk's strong opposition to Apple's AI plans, particularly regarding OpenAI integration, led to threats of banning Apple devices at his companies. Musk's concerns about data privacy, security, and truth-seeking AI prompted the launch of his own AI company, xAI. Suggestions for Musk and X to develop privacy-focused phones or partner with Apple rivals were met with positive responses.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says company could become benefit corporation: report
One scenario Altman said the board is considering is a for-profit benefit corporation, which rivals such as Anthropic and xAI are using, the report said, citing a person who heard the comments.
Apple to ‘pay’ OpenAI for ChatGPT through distribution, not cash
Left unanswered on Monday: which company is paying the other as part of a tight collaboration that has potentially lasting monetary benefits for both. But, according to people briefed on the matter, the partnership isn’t expected to generate meaningful revenue for either party — at least at the outset.
Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI
Attorneys for Musk asked the California state court to dismiss the lawsuit, originally filed in February, without giving a reason for the move, according to a filing in San Francisco Superior Court.
Elon Musk warns that he will ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated at operating system level
In its developers' conference, tech giant Apple announced a slew of AI features across its apps and operating platforms and a partnership with OpenAI to bring the ChatGPT technology to its devices. Apple said it had built AI with privacy "at the core" and it would use a combination of on-device processing and cloud computing to power those features.
Apple launches AI products: Markets yawn, Elon Musk outraged
After months of mystery over Apple’s AI strategy, it took a step taken by nearly every other tech company: integrate some OpenAI models into its products for features like text generation. Let's take a look at highlights from the event and what followed.
Here are the key takeaways from Apple’s developers conference
Apple kicked off its annual developer conference on Monday, where the technology giant showcased how it is integrating artificial intelligence across its software suite, including a revamped Siri voice assistant and a tie-up with ChatGPT owner OpenAI.
Apple brings ChatGPT and more AI to devices, Wall Street unimpressed
In the nearly two-hour long presentation at Apple's annual developer conference, executives including CEO Tim Cook touted how voice assistant Siri would be able to interact with messages, emails, calendar, as well as third party apps. Siri will be able to write emails and change the tone of voice to suit the occasion.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI hires Nextdoor's Sarah Friar as CFO
OpenAI said on Monday it has hired Sarah Friar, most recently the CEO of Nextdoor, as its first chief financial officer. The artificial intelligence firm has also appointed Kevin Weil, who has previously worked at Twitter and Instagram, as chief product officer.
Apple shows off updated, mixed-reality headset at AI-focused event
Apple showcases AI integration at developer conference, including revamped Siri and possible tie-up with OpenAI's ChatGPT for iOS 18.
Apple poised to launch its late start in the AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders
The widely anticipated display of AI to be embedded in the iPhone and other Apple products will be the marquee moment at an event that traditionally previews the next version of software that powers the company's hardware lineup.
Apple to break AI silence at developers conference
Apple on Monday will attempt to persuade doubters on its AI strategy after rivals raced ahead in adopting artificial intelligence. ChatGPT-style AI voraciously feeds off data and Apple will be at pains to fight the AI race while living up to its traditional position on safeguarding data privacy.
Explainer: Why the few big AI players worry US antitrust regulators
U.S. antitrust enforcers are investigating Big Tech's impact on the AI sector, looking into potential competition issues. Key concerns include data access advantages, impact on workers, and partnerships with Big Tech firms.
Can you opt out of Meta's AI scraping? Sort of
Meta announced the expansion of its AI services globally, using public information to train its AI starting June 26, sparking privacy concerns in Europe. Users in the U.S. were already subject to this practice. The program's future expansion remains uncertain.
US clears way for antitrust inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI
Federal regulators are proceeding with antitrust investigations into Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia in the AI industry. The Justice Department and FTC are leading the investigations, signaling increased scrutiny into AI technology.
OpenAI, Google DeepMind's current and former employees warn about AI risks
The letter further warns of risks from unregulated AI, ranging from the spread of misinformation to the loss of independent AI systems and the deepening of existing inequalities, which could result in "human extinction."
Eye on AI: Tech giants form industry group, Apple-OpenAI deal and other top developments
Google, Microsoft, Intel and other tech companies have come together to take on chipmaking giant Nvidia. Apple partners with OpenAI. The ChatGPT maker is training its new flagship model to succeed GPT-4. Google is putting limits on AI search experience. French unicorn startup Mistral releases generative AI model for coding.
The new ChatGPT offers a lesson in AI hype
OpenAI highlighted ChatGPT-4o's improved reasoning abilities but tests showed mixed results. The bot struggled with logic puzzles like the Where's Waldo? puzzle and made errors in reasoning.
OpenAI signs content deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media
The agreements with The Atlantic and Vox Media come on the heels of several media firms signing similar deals, giving OpenAI access to their news content and archives to train its large language models.
OpenAI forms AI safety committee after key departures
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced the formation of a new safety committee on Tuesday, weeks after the departures of key executives raised questions about the firm's commitment to mitigating the dangers of artificial intelligence. The committee's formation comes on the heels of recent executive departures that stoked concerns about OpenAI's AI safety priorities.
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