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Stable Video Diffusion creates brief, quality videos from still images, promising industry-wide applications. Concerns over ethics and training data sources intensify.

Details emerge about what may have led to OpenAI CEO’s firing: Tension with a board member may have added to preexisting problems. The ensuing chaos threatens the startup’s marketplace standing.

Global AI market sees major developments: AI21 Labs' funding boost, Anthropic's chatbot breakthrough, and Baidu's revenue growth mark significant industry strides.

Amazon restructures its showy AI division: It’s using the “artificial general intelligence” banner as a way to impress prospective customers, pitting itself directly against OpenAI.

The arrangement cuts Android app store fees and stokes regulatory scrutiny over selective, anticompetitive practices. Intensifying regulation and developer fallout could follow.

Safety probes and leadership changes are challenging the company's revenue and market leadership goals. Meanwhile, the delays open opportunities for robotaxi competitors.

OpenAI’s crisis deepens: More employees threaten departure, customers look to rivals, and an investor lawsuit looms following the board’s firing of CEO Sam Altman.

Amazon aims to upskill 2 million in generative AI: It’s trying to improve its standing in the AI race, but it may need to improve its image as an employer first.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what's most to blame for X (formerly Twitter) losing half its value in the past year, what the platform has turned into, and the biggest challenges facing it heading into 2024. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jasmine Enberg and Max Willens.

Its expansion reflects a financial sector trend of finding new modes for profit generation amid market volatility.

Objections mount to counter major changes in Big Tech’s market dominance. A win by the EU could result in global ramifications for tech giants.

OpenAI upheaval casts a long shadow on its GPT-5 ambitions: Altman signs on with Microsoft while OpenAI deals with the fallout. OpenAI’s future and genAI ambitions are up in the air.

Microsoft picks up key OpenAI figures, eyeing AI dominance. Expect competitors to accelerate hiring and investments to remain relevant in the generative AI race.

Brands boycott X as Musk’s antisemitic post triggers industry outrage: Major advertisers like IBM and Disney withdraw. Calls resound for CEO Linda Yaccarino's resignation as X’s future teeters.

JPMorgan and Capital One dominated the top spots across all categories, demonstrating their investment in expert staff.

Google to delay Gemini release until 2024: It’s holding out until it can release the world’s most powerful generative AI model. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s commercial advantage grows.

Amazon will sell Hyundai cars online next year: It represents a shift in auto sales, merging Amazon’s ecommerce prowess with Hyundai’s automotive innovation amid a push for connected cars.

Altman out at OpenAI: The board of directors’ move marks serious upheaval for the startup amid ChatGPT Plus sign-up suspensions and security problems. The direction of the company is at stake.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the good, the bad, and what's missing from President Biden's new AI safety executive order. "In Other News," we talk about the potential of Microsoft's AI Copilot and Elon Musk's new AI chatbot called Grok. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.

Former Google workers populate climate tech startups: Despite a 40% investment drop in 2023, climate tech shows resilience, outperforming broader VC markets and indicating robust potential for growth in 2024.