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OpenAI's struggle: Balancing profit and purpose
PLUS: "AI made us do it" is Big Tech's new layoff rationale
Hello 👋 ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, quietly launched four generative AI apps—Cici AI, ChitChop, Coze, and BagelBell—outside China, leveraging OpenAI's GPT technology; ByteDance's ownership was undisclosed, and while the apps, focused on chatbot creation and fiction generation, are currently in a testing phase, their integration into TikTok remains uncertain, raising questions about data privacy and potential government influence.
OpenAI's struggle: Balancing profit and purpose
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Two months in, OpenAI's board search hasn't produced official appointments. The latest move involves a surprising call to Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi, known for championing open-source AI, a contrast to OpenAI's closed-source approach.
🤔 Diverse voices or discord? OpenAI's director, Adam D'Angelo, seeks diverse perspectives, engaging with potential directors from competitive realms. This includes talks of a merger with Anthropic's CEO and the recent outreach to Ghodsi, possibly to maintain a check on profit-seeking goals.
🔍 Internal tensions amplified: Strains between OpenAI's nonprofit and for-profit arms predate last year's shakeup. Public Citizen urges a probe into OpenAI's nonprofit status. The unique structure, offering future profits, adds complexity, especially if hypothetical scenarios like non-saleable superintelligent AI arise.
💡 Loyalty vs. financial reality: Despite vocal support for OpenAI's mission, the clash between nonprofit ideals and financial interests raises questions. The prospect of missing out on millions challenges the steadfastness of Silicon Valley supporters.
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⏰ Top Headlines
🔗AI phones: Samsung’s Galaxy AI is coming to 100 million Galaxy phones.
🔗Bard: Google planning to add AI image generator directly to Bard.
🔗News: Politico’s new feature creates AI-generated summaries of federal bills for subscribers.
🔗AI photos: Artisse AI, an AI photo app, raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by The London Fund.
"AI made us do it" is Big Tech's new layoff rationale
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Major tech players like Google and Salesforce are trimming their workforce, citing a strategic move towards Artificial Intelligence (AI). The buzz? Not just replacing jobs with AI but streamlining staff to prioritize skilled AI professionals.
💡 Optimizing resources: Rather than an outright AI takeover, it seems companies are downsizing while aiming for a leaner, AI-savvy workforce. Is it a move to allocate more funds for top-tier AI talent, or just a PR spin? Opinions are split.
💰 AI salaries in flux: AI engineer positions offer big bucks, but the supply-demand gap persists. Automation tools like Github Copilot may affect general AI salaries, predicts industry experts. It's a shifting landscape, and the future of AI employment remains a hot topic.
🌍 AI job dynamics: AI job postings are on the rise, but high-paying roles cluster in select tech hubs, leaving geographical disparities. The challenge? Finding the right talent to fill the demand for specialized AI skills.
🚨 AI risks for software engineers: Watch out, software engineers! Large language models, like ChatGPT, pose a threat. Brookings Metro warns that up to 90% of tasks in "computer" jobs could be expedited using generative AI, reshaping the job landscape.
Elon Musk's Tesla chess move: Stock, strategy, and speculation
Elon Musk, the maestro behind Tesla's wheel, recently made waves by openly expressing his discomfort in growing Tesla's influence in AI and robotics without hitting a 25% voting control mark. Bold move, right?
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📈 Stock saga: Currently holding 13% of Tesla's stock, Musk is awaiting a court decision on his 2018 compensation plan, which could boost him to 20.6%. However, his timing has raised eyebrows, considering the impending court ruling.
⏰ Timing tensions: Musk's public plea might complicate matters for the board, already dealing with allegations that Musk laid out his compensation preferences before they got involved. Talk about playing chess in real-time!
🤔 Influence quandary: Despite his sizable 13% stake, Musk insists on needing more stock for "influence." Some skeptics wonder if this chess move is necessary, given his already massive $90 billion Tesla shareholding.
🔍 The bigger picture: As Musk drops hints of potentially building products outside Tesla if his stock request isn't met, observers are left scratching their heads. Musk's transparency offers a glimpse into the Tesla drama, leaving us wondering about the next plot twist.
Google Deepmind AI makes breakthrough in one of hardest tests for artificial intelligence
Google DeepMind's AlphaGeometry redefines AI geometry prowess, solving complex problems with unprecedented speed.
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Olympiad triumph: In a face-off with the best, AlphaGeometry cracked 25 out of 30 problems at the International Mathematical Olympiad, outshining traditional methods.
Beyond boundaries: Specialized in geometry for now, AlphaGeometry hints at venturing into diverse math realms, showcasing Google DeepMind's commitment to pushing AI limits.
Discover the secrets behind AlphaGeometry's wizardry in the paper 'Solving Olympiad Geometry Without Human Demonstrations' on Nature.
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