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.
Tech talent flocks to the public sector: The US government is hiring more tech workers, offering stability and competitive salaries amid industry layoffs.
France and Germany oppose foundational model regulation in the EU’s AI Act, risking Europe’s AI advancement amid a global regulatory race. Delays could disrupt AI adoption in the region.
Cruise halts robotaxi service in major cities following a permit suspension over safety concerns. Eroding public trust in autonomous vehicles could derail wider adoption.
OpenAI halts ChatGPT Plus sign-ups as it grapples with demand spikes, DDoS attacks, and service degradation. Its ambitious expansion and GPT-5 development are at stake.
Microsoft announces it’s now a chip maker at 2023 Ignite conference: A global shortage of Nvidia’s AI chips leaves tech companies scrambling for alternatives to stay ahead in the race.
SpaceX's Starlink may seek IPO as Amazon readies rival satellite internet service. Intensifying competition could result in increased internet access for remote areas.
Amazon links office attendance to promotions: The tech giant keeps upsetting employees with strict in-person measures. Enforcement will continue to be an uphill battle.
The partnership addresses business concerns of complexity, data security, and customization in generative AI integration.
OpenAI eyes Microsoft’s coffers to build GPT-5: The generative AI model would surpass GPT-4’s capabilities, but there are ethical, financial, and technological challenges.
Tech firms reduce their workforce to focus on profit-making sectors, but cuts in advertising, HR, and customer service could have repercussions.
ICBC, the world’s largest lender, is crippled by a LockBit 3.0 ransomware attack, highlighting rising cybersecurity threats in the banking sector.
Google takes legal action against international hackers exploiting Bard: Scams could curtail adoption of generative AI.
OpenAI is on the prowl for Google’s top talent: It’s the continuation of a past strategy that paid off. But it won’t count for much without reliable AI infrastructure.
Hackers’ DDoS attack downs ChatGPT, halting service for millions. The event exposes the fragility of web-based solutions and API-dependent genAI solutions.
The iPhone 16 could be ‘the ultimate virtual assistant’: The latest buzz on Apple is that it plans to integrate a generative AI model into Siri, competing on the voice assistant and on-device AI fronts.
Humane’s Ai Pin will be ready to order this week: The generative AI-focused wearable is creating a buzz, but its value proposition for average consumers is uncertain.
Its Gauss AI is coming to upcoming Galaxy smartphones—a first for the industry. It could be the beginning of wider AI integration.