OpenAI supports California bill on marking AI content — Report
After previously opposing another AI-related bill, SB 1047, OpenAI has expressed support for AB 3211, which would require watermarks on AI-generated content. Go to Source
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Speculation runs wild for new GPT model after Altman posts strawberry garden
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s unusual post about his garden has left X wondering if its a far-fetched hint at the next iteration of ChatGPT. Go to Source
OpenAI co-founder leaves for AI rival Anthropic
OpenAI co-founder John Schulman says he’s leaving OpenAI to focus more intently on AI alignment and “hands-on technical work” at rival firm Anthropic. Go to Source
Microsoft declares OpenAI both ‘strategic partner’ and ‘competition’ in SEC filing
The two companies face antitrust probes in the US and EU over their partnership. Go to Source
OpenAI’s current business model is ‘untenable’ — Report
Technology commentator Edward Zitron claims OpenAI will need to make several changes to “survive” beyond two years, but some industry executives disagree. Go to Source
Sam Altman Sponsored Study Found UBI Increases Spending on Basic Needs and Philanthropy
A multi-year study sponsored by Openai’s Sam Altman examined the effects of a UBI stipend on the spending patterns of the beneficiaries, finding that most of the money was spent on basic needs. The study, which gave $45 million to thousands of Americans, also determined that the stipend increased the ability and willingness of recipients … Read more
OpenAI is building a new AI model under code name ‘Strawberry’: Report
Strawberry extends on OpenAI’s Q* project announced last November, which some described as a technical breakthrough allowing for the development of “far more powerful” AI models. Go to Source
Worldcoin invites devs to build ahead of mainnet launch in 2024
With the World Chain developer preview, devs can deploy infrastructure on a “gated mainnet,” as World Chain is skipping a testnet. Go to Source
Kenya drops Worldcoin probe — ‘No further police action’
After suspending Worldcoin operations in August 2023, Kenyan authorities have finally dropped a probe against the firm, potentially paving the way for its comeback. Go to Source
Openai Reportedly Mulling For-Profit Shift
Openai, the artificial intelligence (AI) company, is considering shifting to a for-profit model, according to The Information. Sam Altman, CEO of the company, is said to be contemplating this decision and taking Openai’s non-profit board out of the picture, given that it would not have control over this new venture. The shift might spur an … Read more