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OpenAI is facing controversy. Again.
Business Insider
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1y ago
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OpenAI, a high-profile startup, is facing controversy as a group of current and former employees signed an open letter calling for more transparency and protection against retaliation. The startup has been in the headlines for various reasons, including public disputes and executive departures. There is concern about OpenAI's approach to artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the balance between its safety and commercialization goals. The recent focus on commercialization has led to criticism that OpenAI is not adequately prioritizing safety. The tension between these aspirations may pose challenges for the startup going forward.
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Controversy Surrounds Sequoia Capital Partner Shaun Ma
deepnewz
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1y ago
Medial
Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire is facing controversy over his stance on free speech. Some tech executives are calling for his firing, while others see him as a patriot. A profile by Margaux Maccoll explores Maguire's views on freedom and truth.
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Unacademy uproar: Old video of educator calling tribals ‘stupid’ goes viral
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Edtech platform Unacademy is facing controversy as an old video resurfaces, showing an instructor making offensive comments about the tribal community. While Unacademy is currently under scrutiny for dismissing a teacher advocating educated candidates, this incident highlights the company's inconsistent response to objectionable behavior among its educators.
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Elon Musk to OpenAI board: ‘The world needs to know if potentially dangerous…’
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Billionaire Elon Musk has responded to the recent controversy surrounding OpenAI and its ex-CEO Sam Altman. Musk participated in the discussion on social media, expressing concern about potential dangers that OpenAI may pose to humanity. The situation at OpenAI remains unstable, with investors considering legal action following Altman's removal and employees threatening to leave if he is not reinstated. Altman, on the other hand, has emphasized his commitment to OpenAI's mission and collaboration with Microsoft.
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Elon Musk appears to agree with Sam Altman's post saying that antisemitism on the left was worse than he thought
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk agrees with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's comment that antisemitism on the left in America is worse than previously believed. Musk expressed his agreement with Altman's sentiment on Twitter. This comes after Musk faced backlash for endorsing an antisemitic post on the platform. The controversy could result in significant ad revenue losses for Musk's company, and he has since apologized for his actions. Musk recently visited Israel and has a complex relationship with Altman and OpenAI.
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OpenAI researchers get job offers from Salesforce CEO, Sam Altman replies
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has offered to match the cash and equity of OpenAI researchers, trying to attract them to join his company's Einstein AI research team. Benioff's offer came amid the controversy surrounding the control of OpenAI. He even responded to OpenAI employees threatening to join Microsoft, assuring them that they won't have to use Microsoft Teams at Salesforce and can use Slack instead. Meanwhile, former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that all of his former employees will be working together in some capacity, expressing unity and commitment.
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OpenAI delays ChatGPT's new Voice Mode
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has announced a delay in the launch of its advanced Voice Mode feature for its AI chatbot platform, ChatGPT. Originally planned for a rollout to a small group of paying users in late June, technical issues have pushed the launch to sometime in July. OpenAI is currently working on improving the model's ability to detect and refuse certain content, as well as enhancing the user experience and preparing infrastructure for scalability. The delay will not impact the rollout of new video and screen sharing capabilities. OpenAI previously faced controversy over similarities between the default voice and Scarlett Johansson's voice, though the company denies using her voice without permission.
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Musk's Grok says Harris would be better Prez, Sam Altman reacts
Twitter
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8m ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reacted to the responses of AI chatbots ChatGPT and Elon Musk's Grok to the question of who would be the better overall president for the US. While Grok answered Kamala Harris, ChatGPT refused to name one. "Which one is supposed to be the left-wing propaganda machine again?" asked Altman.
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OpenAI jumps gun on International Math Olympiad gold medal announcement
Arstechnica
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20d ago
Medial
OpenAI prematurely announced its AI model achieved gold medal-level performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), defying an embargo request. The AI reportedly solved proof-based problems under the same constraints as human competitors, sparking controversy due to OpenAI’s self-grading and potential embargo violation. This achievement signifies a milestone for general-purpose AI in mathematics, though skepticism remains about the results' legitimacy. OpenAI intends to release proofs for public validation amidst community criticism.
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OpenAI completes deal that values company at $80 billion
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has completed a deal that values the company at $80 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable tech startups. The deal allows employees to cash out their shares and was led by venture firm Thrive Capital. OpenAI specializes in generative AI and gained attention with the release of the online chatbot ChatGPT. The funding comes at a critical time for OpenAI, after a year of controversy, including the dismissal and subsequent reinstatement of its CEO. Other AI companies have also seen huge investments in recent years.
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Elon Musk on ChatGPT and Gemini: ‘Could end civilization’
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk has once again criticized the programming of AI chatbots Gemini and ChatGPT, warning that it could lead to the end of civilization. His comments were made in response to a statement by NPR CEO Katherine Maher, who said that "truth is subjective". Musk has a complicated history with OpenAI, having co-founded the company and recently filing a lawsuit against it, claiming that its profit-driven focus contradicts its original principles. He believes that OpenAI is developing AGI to maximize profits for Microsoft rather than for the benefit of humanity.
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