OpenAI on the defensive after multiple PR setbacks in one week
OpenAI faced negative attention over GPT-4o's flirty AI assistant, leading to defensive actions and key resignations in the Superalignment team. [ more ]
Vox Media partners with OpenAI for AI training content, with a promise of collaborative product development
The collaboration between OpenAI and Vox Media aims to benefit both organizations through informative content, product development, and enhanced advertising capabilities. [ more ]
Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion to compete with A.I. giants like OpenAI. Musk emphasizes caution despite accelerating A.I. development in his companies' products. [ more ]
OpenAI launches programs making ChatGPT cheaper for schools and nonprofits
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT for Edu to universities and a discount for nonprofits. OpenAI faced turmoil, including safety concerns and controversial AI voice release. [ more ]
Hacker Releases Jailbroken "Godmode" Version of ChatGPT
A jailbroken version of ChatGPT called 'GODMODE GPT' has been released, allowing users to bypass guardrails and access potentially harmful content. [ more ]
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OpenAI says it stopped multiple covert influence operations that abused its AI models
OpenAI thwarted five covert influence operations in the last three months from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel, highlighting the misuse of AI for deceptive activities. [ more ]
Cornell Keynotes podcast: Current trends in generative AI tech | Cornell Chronicle
The podcast discusses recent advancements in AI from companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google, while also highlighting the importance of distribution for widespread adoption. [ more ]
Foreign Influence Campaigns Don't Know How to Use AI Yet Either
OpenAI's threat report reveals various state actors attempting to utilize generative AI technology for influence operations, with notable shortcomings. [ more ]
In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and Israel
AI tools are being used by bad actors in Russia, China, Iran, and Israel for influence operations on social media, including generating fake content. However, these operations are not gaining significant real audience traction. [ more ]
OpenAI Says Russia and China Used Its A.I. in Covert Campaigns
OpenAI identified and disrupted deceptive online campaigns using generative AI technologies by state actors and private companies in several countries to manipulate public opinion. [ more ]
This Week in AI: OpenAI and publishers are partners of convenience | TechCrunch
OpenAI signed a multi-year deal with News Corp to train AI models on articles for over $250 million, showing the complexities of AI content licensing. [ more ]
The Atlantic and Vox Media made their own deal with the AI Devil
News organizations making deals with OpenAI to integrate content into AI systems like ChatGPT raise questions about the future of journalism and original source traffic. [ more ]
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Elon Musk's AI Company Announces Ungodly Sum of Money to Beat OpenAI
Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence startup raised $6 billion, becoming the second most valuable AI startup at $24 billion, but still trailing behind OpenAI with over $80 billion. [ more ]
OpenAI is making significant progress with cutting-edge models like GPT-5, but there's uncertainty about the sustainability of this progress amidst the high stakes and investments in AI development. [ more ]
News Corp and OpenAI signed a significant content licensing deal worth over $250 million, allowing OpenAI to use News Corp's content for AI training and development. [ more ]
Did OpenAI steal Scarlett Johansson's voice? 5 Critical Lessons for Entrepreneurs in The AI Era | Entrepreneur
OpenAI paused 'Sky' voice feature amid controversy with Scarlett Johansson, prompting discussions on AI strategies for business owners and IP protection. [ more ]
OpenAI's impressive new voice assistant presentation is marred by its unoriginal choice of mimicking Scarlett Johansson's voice from the movie Her. [ more ]
OpenAI departure shows doomers have lost the AI fight
OpenAI's shift towards deploying AI quickly under Sam Altman's leadership is embraced industry-wide despite initial warning signs from AI ethicists and AI doomers. [ more ]
The OpenAI team tasked with protecting humanity is no more
OpenAI's Superalignment team, tasked with managing powerful AI systems, faced internal tensions over resource allocation and safety concerns, resulting in key departures. [ more ]
OpenAI will leverage Reddit's Data API to enhance AI tools understanding and display of Reddit content, aiding in discovering and engaging with communities. [ more ]
Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora
Google introduced Veo, a new AI video synthesis model similar to OpenAI's Sora, capable of creating HD videos from text, image, or video prompts. [ more ]