OpenAI made headlines this week with a dramatic series of CEO appointments and firings. Sam Altman was initially removed as CEO, leading to a backlash from OpenAI staff. However, it seems that Altman will be reinstated as CEO under a new board. In other news, Microsoft expressed interest in attracting disgruntled OpenAI staff and released custom AI chips. Additionally, an AI girlfriend creator faced legal troubles, and Argentinian politicians explored AI creativity. Other AI stories included developments from companies like Nvidia, Anthropic, and Meta, as well as updates on AI regulations in the EU and UK.
Welcome to this week’s roundup of Earth-based AI news.
OpenAI Breaks Records with CEO Appointments
OpenAI made headlines this week with a series of CEO appointments. The drama unfolded as the board sacked Sam Altman as CEO, citing a lack of transparency. Co-founder Greg Brockman resigned in solidarity, and CTO Mira Murati was appointed as CEO. However, OpenAI staff expressed their discontent and demanded Altman’s return. Investors also voiced their support for Altman, highlighting his potential to generate profits. Ultimately, it seems Altman may be reinstated as CEO under new board oversight.
Microsoft Signals Intent to Lead in AGI
In other news, Microsoft made moves to position itself as a leader in artificial general intelligence (AGI). The company reached out to disgruntled OpenAI staff, signaling its commitment to advancing AGI research. Additionally, Microsoft entered the AI hardware market with custom AI chips. However, Nvidia remains ahead with impressive revenue growth.
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AI in Everyday Life
This week saw an unfortunate incident involving an AI girlfriend creator. The CEO of Forever Companion, an AI girlfriend service, was arrested for setting fire to his apartment. It seems he had a meltdown and had some far-fetched ideas, including believing Donald Trump was gassing his home.
YouTube introduced its Dream Track feature, allowing users to create AI-generated music using the voices of real artists. Meta also released its Emu range of generative AI tools, showcasing impressive text-to-image and text-to-video demos.
AI Regulations and Government Initiatives
The EU continues to work on its AI Safety Act, with France, Germany, and Italy agreeing to adopt stricter regulations. In contrast, the UK is pursuing a pro-innovation approach, currently without plans for new AI regulation laws. The UK government is also making significant plans to incorporate AI in the public sector.
Argentina recently held its presidential elections, and AI-generated propaganda played a significant role in the campaign.
Other AI Stories of Interest
Stability AI released its Stable Diffusion video model, showcasing impressive demos. The CEO of an AI mattress topper company mentioned that users were losing sleep over the OpenAI drama. A programmer used an AI-generated David Attenborough voice to narrate his life. Google highlighted the potential of AI to mitigate global greenhouse gas emissions. AI is also making an impact in the world of influencer marketing.
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