🤖 AppleGPT

Hi Monday!

Apple is currently using an internal chatbot to help its employees with tasks like prototyping future features, summarizing text, and answering questions based on trained data, but they are still considering how to use it for customer support.

Today's issue:

• Meta's new 'open source' AI isn't so open after all

• Apple secretly develops AppleGPT to rival ChatGPT

• Generative AI impact on VFX industry

• Google is reportedly testing an AI tool that can write news articles. (NYTimes)

• OpenAI’s head of trust and safety Dave Willner steps down. (TechCrunch)

• OpenAI's Sam Altman launches Worldcoin crypto project. (NYTimes)

• Top US consumer watchdog plots more regulation for AI in lending. (Bloomberg)

• ChatGPT comes to Android next week, but you can sign up today. (TechCrunch)

• Bing Chat is now available in Google Chrome and Safari. (The Verge)

Meta's new 'open source' AI isn't so open after all

Meta is promoting its new Llama 2 AI model as open-source and accessible to everyone. However, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has raised concerns about Meta's restrictions on larger users. The OSI states that Llama 2's license is not a true open-source license as it contains restrictions on commercial use, which goes against the principles of open source. This has sparked a debate about the definition of open source in the context of AI and machine learning. (Go deeper)

Apple secretly develops AppleGPT to rival ChatGPT

Apple is working on its own AI tools that could compete with products from companies like OpenAI and Google. They have developed a framework called "Ajax" to create large language models, similar to ChatGPT and Google's Bard. Apple also has an internal chatbot service known as "Apple GPT." While they are making efforts in the AI space, they have not yet decided how to release these tools to the public. Apple's AI push is to catch up with the growing market for generative tools that can create content based on text prompts. However, they are being cautious about potential privacy concerns related to the technology. The company is exploring ways to integrate AI features into their products thoughtfully and might make a significant AI-related announcement next year. (Go deeper)

Generative AI is coming for the visual effects industry: What the technology means for the future of animation

VFX artists are impressed by the capabilities of generative AI, as it can create realistic and sophisticated animations, potentially saving time on laborious tasks and inspiring new forms of storytelling. However, there are concerns that AI could replace entry-level jobs in the animation industry. While some artists see AI as an assistant that enhances their work, others worry it may disrupt the career paths of early-career animators. Embracing AI as a part of the industry could be the key to staying relevant and successful in the evolving field of animation. (Go deeper)

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• Quench.ai, founded by Husayn Kassai has raised $5 million in pre-seed funding for its AI-powered learning coach that helps upskill workers and connect them with relevant training content to enhance their skills and performance in the workplace. (Insider)

• Gushwork.ai, a New York-based AI platform, raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to offer businesses a way to outsource complex tasks by combining AI and human expertise. (FINSMES)

• Unstructured, which offers tools to prep enterprise data for LLMs, raises $25 million. (TechCrunch)

• Here are 5 ways ChatGPT helps me make money and complete time-consuming tasks for my business. (Read it)

• How Marc Andreessen uses ChatGPT to prepare his son for the A.I. future. (Read it)

• Redditors troll an AI content farm into covering a fake 'WoW' feature. (Read it)

• Rising concerns: the advancement of AI porn generators and ethical dilemmas. (Read it)