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OpenAI starts building out its app team
The Verge
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2d ago
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OpenAI has begun expanding its Applications team, now led by Fidji Simo, the new CEO of Applications. OpenAI is acquiring Statsig, a company specializing in product analytics, for $1.1 billion. Statsig's CEO, Vijaye Raji, will join OpenAI as the CTO of Applications. The acquisition will allow Statsig to continue operating independently in Seattle. OpenAI is also restructuring its executive roles, with Srinivas Narayanan promoted and Kevin Weil transitioning to focus on AI for Science.
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Microsoft announces 'AI access principles' to offset OpenAI competition concerns
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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Microsoft has launched a new framework called "AI Access Principles" that aims to dispel the perception that the company is blocking competition through its partnership with OpenAI. The framework includes commitments to building an app store for AI products, keeping proprietary data out of training models, allowing customers to change cloud providers, prioritising cybersecurity, and investing in education. However, the principles are not legally binding, and their purpose is to show that Microsoft is taking proactive measures to ensure competition in the AI market.
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OpenAI releases statement on Suchir Balaji 2 months after his death, criticised
Inshorts
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7m ago
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OpenAI faced criticism for releasing a statement on whistleblower Suchir Balaji, calling him a "valued member of our team", nearly two months after his death. "We've reached out to...police and have offered our assistance...Out of respect, we won't be commenting further," OpenAI said. "No one believes any of this crap," an X user said. "Too little too late," said another.
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7 days until doors open at Sessions: AI | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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3m ago
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TechCrunch Sessions: AI begins in seven days at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, offering insights from AI leaders like Google Cloud, OpenAI, and Twelve Labs. Attendees can benefit from significant ticket discounts and a 50% off offer for guests until the event starts. The event promises impactful networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and discussions on AI development, ethics, and policy. Attendees can also witness live startup pitches and engage with AI professionals through the Braindate networking app.
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Meta reportedly splits its AI team to build products faster | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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3m ago
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Meta is reorganizing its AI department into two teams, an AI products team and an AGI Foundations unit, to accelerate product development. The AI products team will enhance consumer-facing features on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta’s new AI app. The AGI Foundations unit will focus on broader initiatives, such as advancing the Llama models. This restructuring aims to maintain competitive momentum with leading companies like OpenAI and Google in the AI sector.
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OpenAI hired the lawyer who helped force Elon Musk to buy Twitter
Business Insider
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1y ago
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OpenAI has hired attorneys from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Morrison & Foerster to represent the company in its legal battle against Elon Musk. OpenAI's move comes after Musk sued the company and some of its cofounders earlier this year, alleging breaches in its founding agreement. OpenAI's legal team includes lawyers who previously represented Twitter in a case against Musk when he attempted to back out of a purchase. Musk, who has his own high-profile attorneys, sued OpenAI in an attempt to prevent breaches of its nonprofit mission through a partnership with Microsoft.
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OpenAI dissolves high-profile safety team after chief scientist Ilya Sutskever’s exit
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has disbanded its superalignment team, tasked with ensuring the safety of future AI systems, following the departure of its leaders, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Instead of maintaining the team as a separate entity, OpenAI plans to integrate its members across its research efforts. This decision comes amidst concerns about the balance between speed and safety in developing AI. Several other members of the superalignment team have also left the company recently. OpenAI appointed Jakub Pachocki as the new chief scientist, succeeding Sutskever, and emphasized its commitment to progress in AGI development.
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Voice-first AI tutor Stimuler raises $3.75 million from Lightspeed, SWC Global
Economic Times
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4m ago
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Stimuler, an AI voice-first tutor for ESL users, secured $3.75 million in funding from Lightspeed and SWC Global. The Bengaluru-based startup, established in 2022, plans to enhance its AI infrastructure and expand its user base. Operating in markets like Latin America, Southeast Asia, and India, Stimuler has 4 million app installs and 45,000 paying users. With aims to increase monetization significantly, the company focuses on building its core team and AI capabilities.
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OpenAI’s Sora Turns AI Prompts Into Photorealistic Videos
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's new app, Sora, aims to master cinema without the need for film school. Sora stands out with its photorealism and the ability to produce longer video clips compared to its competitors. The app uses a version of the diffusion model from OpenAI's Dalle-3 image generator and the transformer-based engine of GPT-4, resulting in impressive text-to-video capabilities with an emergent grasp of cinematic grammar. Sora has shown its storytelling abilities and the potential to transform social media platforms. OpenAI is cautious about safety and copyright infringement concerns.
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Sam Altman faces backlash as old video resurfaces amid DeepSeek’s rise
Economic Times
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7m ago
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OpenAI founder Sam Altman faces backlash over an old video where he deemed building a competitive AI model on a $10 million budget as hopeless. Recorded in June 2023, Altman's remarks are now scrutinized amid the rise of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which has gained attention with cost-efficient technology. DeepSeek's chatbot leads as the top-rated free app on Apple's US App Store, challenging Altman's notion. Tech Mahindra’s former CEO publicly accepted this competitive challenge.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella suggests that Sam Altman might return to OpenAI
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated in interviews that there is a possibility for Sam Altman, recently fired as CEO of OpenAI, to return to the company in some capacity. This comes after Altman announced his intention to join Microsoft's new AI research team. Nadella expressed openness to both options and also highlighted the need for governance changes at OpenAI. Altman's potential return may be contingent on a change in the board's composition, with only two out of three remaining members needing to agree. OpenAI employees have called for Altman's reinstatement and board resignation.
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