AI News Today Mike Russell

In this episode, we explore Microsoft's attempt to dominate the AI scene with its launching of the AI-powered Surface line Copilot+PCs, claiming to outdo Apple's MacBook Air M3. We also delve into the new Windows 11 feature, Recall, to enhance efficient search and retrieval using local data. Lastly, we discuss Dell's new AI-optimized PC line intended to reignite interest in a dwindling business sector.

This episode discusses OpenAI's recent halting of the Sky voice on its ChatGPT platform due to unexpected likeness to Scarlett Johansson, the establishment of CAA vault—a new system by Creative Artists Agency aiming to protect and monetize celebrities' digital assets amidst the persistent rise of deepfake incidents and the upcoming Microsoft Build 2024 event focusing on AI and cloud computing advancements.

In this episode, we cover the latest in artificial intelligence news. First up is OpenAI's decision to dissolve its Superalignment team, aimed at mitigating possible AI risks, following the departure of co-leaders Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike. Next, we discuss AI pioneer Professor Geoffrey Hinton's concern over AI's impact on job security and his advocacy for a universal basic income. Lastly, we share updates on Microsoft's upcoming plans to reveal its AI visions at the annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, alongside its rumored new Surface PCs.

This episode discusses the departure of a key executive from OpenAI due to concerns over the company's commitment to safety, Google DeepMind's introduction of a system to continuously evaluate AI model risks and user dissatisfaction with Slack's data use policies for training AI services. Tune in to learn how these events pose significant questions about AI safety, evolving model capabilities and user data privacy.

In this episode, explore the partnership between OpenAI and Reddit to boost AI model training using Reddit's broad content range. Catch up on reports of Cloud data giant Snowflake's acquisition negotiations with AI model developer Reka AI. Finally, discover OpenAI's new 'Connect Apps' feature for ChatGPT, offering easy integration with Google Drive and Microsoft's One Drive for an improved user experience.

In this episode of AI News Today, we discuss IMF's warning about AI's significant effects on the global labor force. We also touch on Google's search engine AI updates and the launch of OpenAI's new flagship model. In addition, Instagram's co-founder moves to Anthropic as its new chief product officer and AI start-up, Stability AI, is reportedly in discussions for possible sale due to financial difficulties.