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Tech giants sign pledge to develop AI "for the good of humanity", so that's totally fine

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Tech giants sign pledge to develop AI "for the good of humanity", so that's totally fine

Leading tech companies, like OpenAI and Salesforce, have pledged their collective responsibility to maximize the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks. Concerns have been raised regarding the regulation of AI, its potential for misinformation and threats to democracy. However, OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, expressed excitement for the letter. This commitment follows previous pledges on responsible AI development, covering various areas from military applications to election interference. The latest letter, led by venture capitalist Ron Conway, emphasizes the shared responsibility of humans to shape positive impacts and mitigate risks associated with AI, without providing specific methods.

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DeepMind CEO used me to get better deal from Google: Zuckerberg

Inshorts · 11m ago

DeepMind CEO used me to get better deal from Google: Zuckerberg

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg praised DeepMind Co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis for his negotiation skills during Google's acquisition of the AI startup in 2014. "I did want to buy DeepMind, but they went to Google...Demis was good...He totally did a very good job of playing me off of Google to get a good price, which I respect," he said.

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for ‘Flagrant Breaches’ of Contract

Wired · 1y ago

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for ‘Flagrant Breaches’ of Contract

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, claiming that the organization has diverted from its original mission to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of humanity. Musk's lawyers allege that OpenAI has become a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft, developing an AGI algorithm to maximize profits for the tech giant. The lawsuit also highlights OpenAI's controversial alliance with Microsoft and questions the secrecy surrounding the latest AI model, GPT-4. Critics argue that Musk's lawsuit reflects concerns about OpenAI's commercial success and the direction of the AI industry as a whole.

Yoshua Bengio launches LawZero, a nonprofit AI safety lab | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Yoshua Bengio launches LawZero, a nonprofit AI safety lab | TechCrunch

Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio is establishing LawZero, a nonprofit lab focused on AI safety, with $30 million in funding from figures like Jaan Tallinn and Eric Schmidt. Named after the Zeroth Law of Robotics, which prioritizes human protection, LawZero aims to develop safer AI. Bengio, a key AI figure, supports movements like California's SB 1047 to prevent AI-related catastrophic scenarios, expressing skepticism about tech giants prioritizing safety amidst rapid AI advancements.

German antitrust head warns AI may boost Big Tech's dominance

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

German antitrust head warns AI may boost Big Tech's dominance

The head of Germany's cartel office, Andreas Mundt, has expressed concerns over the market power of Big Tech companies being further strengthened by artificial intelligence (AI). He warns that tech giants with vast amounts of user data could gain a competitive edge in various sectors including smart homes, web search, and online advertising. Mundt emphasizes the need for regulators to ensure that AI doesn't consolidate the dominance of large corporations, while also monitoring the potential for smaller providers to develop into new platforms.

Microsoft introduces its own chips for AI, with eye on cost

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft introduces its own chips for AI, with eye on cost

Microsoft's AI-focused chips aim to reduce costs. Microsoft has unveiled its own chips for artificial intelligence applications, with a focus on reducing costs and increasing efficiency. The move is seen as an effort by Microsoft to compete with other tech giants in the AI space and improve its offerings in cloud computing. The company plans to incorporate the chips into its Azure cloud platform for customers to develop and deploy AI models.

OpenAI’s secret weapon against Nvidia dependence takes shape

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 5m ago

OpenAI’s secret weapon against Nvidia dependence takes shape

OpenAI is developing its first custom AI processor to reduce reliance on Nvidia hardware. The chip, designed by former Google designer Richard Ho and a team of engineers, will be produced by TSMC. It's focused on running AI models rather than training them and is expected to begin mass production by 2026. This move aligns with similar efforts by other tech giants to develop AI chips, aiming to cut costs and mitigate hardware shortages.

How ‘China toys’ are changing the rules of AI game

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

How ‘China toys’ are changing the rules of AI game

China is rapidly advancing in the AI sector, releasing new models like Kimi AI and OmniHuman-1, which outperform global counterparts. Despite U.S. chip supply bans, China ranks second in AI model production, with key contributions from tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent. This surge mirrors China’s smartphone industry disruption, but geopolitical issues may limit their global impact. India, among other nations, is cautious due to security concerns, but holds potential to develop its own AI models.

OpenAI may soon let you 'sign in with ChatGPT' for other apps | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

OpenAI may soon let you 'sign in with ChatGPT' for other apps | TechCrunch

OpenAI is considering allowing users to sign in to third-party apps with their ChatGPT accounts. This new feature is aimed at expanding ChatGPT’s reach beyond its current massive user base of 600 million monthly active users. By introducing the potential "Sign in with ChatGPT" feature, OpenAI hopes to compete with tech giants like Apple and Google. The company has started gauging developer interest and has launched a preview for developers in its Codex CLI tool.

India AI Mission, Gates Foundation to sign MoU soon: Vaishnaw

YourStory

YourStory · 3m ago

India AI Mission, Gates Foundation to sign MoU soon: Vaishnaw

The India AI mission and the Gates Foundation will soon sign a memorandum of understanding to develop AI solutions for better agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate resilience, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This initiative aims to leverage AI technology for societal benefits. Additionally, there are efforts to develop indigenous artificial intelligence technology and GPU chips. The IndiaAI Mission received 67 proposals to develop AI models trained on Indian datasets, emphasizing foundational and domain-specific AI models in various sectors.

Meet Aleph Alpha, Europe’s Answer to OpenAI

Wired · 1y ago

Meet Aleph Alpha, Europe’s Answer to OpenAI

Jonas Andrulis, founder of Aleph Alpha, a generative AI company, is seen as a potential contender to challenge American dominance in AI technology in Europe. The European Union seeks to establish its own generative AI capabilities to counteract US tech giants. Aleph Alpha offers generative AI services to businesses and governments, with clients using its large language models for tasks like financial reporting and chatbot creation. Andrulis aims to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI), a human-like intelligence applicable to various tasks, positioning Aleph Alpha at the forefront of European AI development.

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