UK eyes antitrust investigation into OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft
The UK’s got its eyes on Microsoft and OpenAI, and things are heating up. Word on the street is, the government’s mulling over an antitrust probe into their partnership. Why? Well, there’s chatter that their deal, which played a key part in solving OpenAI’s headline-grabbing leadership shakeup, might be a bit of a game-changer for […]
Elon Musk envisions an AI-driven future where jobs become obsolete
Elon Musk recently called AI “one of history’s most disruptive forces” during a chat with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This conversation, part of the UK’s first AI Safety Summit, explored AI’s risks and potential. Musk believes AI will likely be beneficial, but he acknowledges a non-zero risk of negative outcomes. The two discussed these […]
AI chatbot set to deliver instant answers on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram
Get ready for a tech tsunami! ChatGPT has been making waves for the past 10 months, but now, imagine that same AI wizardry landing in the apps we use every day – Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Meta, the tech titan behind these apps, just wrapped up its annual Connect conference at their Palo Alto HQ. […]
ChatGPT gains ability to access up-to-date information
OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft, has just leveled up the chatbot game. They’ve given ChatGPT the superpower to browse the web for the latest scoop. Until now, ChatGPT was like a time capsule, stuffed with info only up to September 2021. But things are about to get current. This update means […]
In joint statement, AI experts issue warning of extinction risk
Today, a blend of AI industry bigwigs, scholars, and even some stars raised their voices. Their urgent call? To dial down the risk of AI sparking a global catastrophe. They’re putting it out there loud and clear: the threat of an AI-induced extinction event needs to be up there with pandemics and nuclear warfare on […]
Google search about to get an AI overhaul
Google’s shaking things up in the digital realm, ready to unleash AI chat features into the heart of its search engine. This move is a game-changer, designed to keep Google in the race as a swarm of new AI tools threatens its online throne for the first time in ages. This Wednesday, Google dropped a […]
AI could make scams harder to detect according to Apple co-founder
Apple’s very own Steve Wozniak, the tech legend who helped kickstart the company with Steve Jobs, is sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Woz, as he’s known in Silicon Valley, has a big worry: AI could be a playground for scammers and spreaders of false information. Chatting with the BBC, Wozniak shared his take on […]
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton exits Google, citing concerns over AI risks
The godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton, just dropped a bombshell: he’s leaving Google. At 75, he’s ringing the alarm bells on the dangers brewing in the AI world. Hinton’s exit isn’t just any old resignation. It’s a wake-up call, a warning about where AI is heading. Hinton shared his decision with the New York Times, […]
Economic report predicts 14 million global job losses in the next five years
The global job scene is in for a wild ride over the next five years. Brace yourself for some big changes, courtesy of a slowing economy and the rapid adoption of tech like artificial intelligence. This insight comes straight from the World Economic Forum’s latest report. They’ve done their homework, surveying over 800 companies to […]
Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and tech leaders urge halt in ‘uncontrolled’ AI development race
Tech’s top dogs are sounding the alarm on AI. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple’s Steve Wozniak, among other industry giants, are urging a six-month halt on training super-advanced AI systems. They’re worried about the “profound risks to society and humanity.” This call to action, penned by a crew of tech leaders, professors, and researchers, […]