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Three OpenAI executives announce departure from the company
Three key executives have announced their departure from OpenAI: Bill Peebles, head of the defunct Sora project; Kevin Weil, VP of Science; and Srinivas Narayanan, CTO of B2B Applications. Their exits follow recent shifts within the artificial intelligence company.
LinkedIn's new Crosscheck feature lets premium subscribers test competing AI models for free
LinkedIn has launched a new feature called Crosscheck, allowing Premium subscribers in the United States to test various AI models from companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google without token limits. Users are presented with two AI-generated answers to a prompt and choose their preferred one before seeing which model produced it. While currently text-based, the feature aims to help users compare AI models and will eventually expand to more countries and free users.
AI Yi-Yi!
The White House held a meeting with AI company Anthropic to discuss concerns surrounding its Mythos model. Separately, an article from Android Authority details the author's decision to cancel subscriptions to ChatGPT Plus and two other AI services, indicating a shift in user sentiment or value perception.
Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping
Tools for Humanity, a company founded by Sam Altman, is introducing 'Concert Kit' which uses its World ID eye-scanning verification system to combat ticket scalping. The system creates a 'proof of human' signature to allow artists to designate tickets for verified users, aiming to prevent bots from acquiring them. This initiative is part of broader updates to World ID, which is also being integrated into platforms like Tinder, Zoom, and DocuSign for various verification purposes.
AI Yi-Yi!
A dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is highlighted as a battle for the soul of OpenAI, with implications for the future of artificial intelligence development. Separately, Anthropic's AI model Claude Opus was reportedly used to write a Chrome exploit for a significant sum.
Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac
Perplexity has launched its AI assistant software, Personal Computer, for Mac users. This software builds upon previous orchestration capabilities and acts as a suite of computer use agents that can interact with files, apps, and the web to complete complex workflows. Users can prompt the assistant via voice or from their phone, with actions performed in a secure, auditable, and reversible sandbox.
OpenAI's latest Codex update builds the groundwork for its upcoming super app
OpenAI has released a significant update to its Codex software, enhancing its AI agents with expanded capabilities for developers. The update introduces multi-purpose agents that can interact with PC applications, a built-in browser with a commenting system, and integrated image generation. These advancements lay the groundwork for OpenAI's planned desktop super app, which aims to combine ChatGPT, Codex, and its Atlas web browser into a unified experience.
Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet
Meta's Oversight Board is seeking to expand its role beyond the company, exploring partnerships with AI firms. However, Meta has not yet approved changes to its governing documents that would allow for this. The board, funded by Meta, is also facing internal questions about its future and investment as Meta shifts its content moderation priorities.
Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'
AI company Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain Claude chatbot features, requiring users to submit government-issued photo IDs and selfies. This move has drawn criticism regarding data privacy, especially given the use of Persona, a service also used by OpenAI and Roblox, which has ties to Palantir. Anthropic assures users that data will be encrypted and not used for model training or shared.
There's yet another study about how bad AI is for our brains
A recent study suggests that while AI assistance improves immediate performance on reasoning-intensive tasks, it significantly reduces persistence and harms independent performance once the tools are removed. Researchers found that even brief exposure to AI can lead to dependency, worsening performance and causing burnout, with potential long-term negative impacts on human innovation and creativity, particularly in education.
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Anthropic is opposing an AI liability bill that OpenAI has backed, indicating a division in the industry regarding AI regulation. The article also briefly mentions a legal case involving OpenAI's Sam Altman.
OpenAI buys its second startup in a month
OpenAI has acquired Hiro Finance, a startup specializing in AI-powered financial planning tools. This marks OpenAI's second startup acquisition in two weeks, following the purchase of Technology Business Programming Network. While financial terms were not disclosed, the move suggests OpenAI is integrating AI expertise into its services, potentially enhancing its chatbot capabilities.
Looks like a PS5, games like a PC
The Minisforum Atomman G1 Pro is a compact mini PC that offers solid gaming performance at 1440p and can serve as a console replacement. While it boasts impressive portability and build quality, it suffers from mixed cooling performance, with the CPU running hot, and limited I/O requiring a USB hub. Despite these drawbacks, it provides good value for its size and capabilities.
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house
Two suspects, Amanda Tom and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, have been arrested and charged with negligent discharge following a reported shooting incident at the Russian Hill residence of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Police responded to a call about shots fired early Sunday morning and seized three firearms. This incident follows a separate event on Friday where a Molotov cocktail was allegedly thrown at Altman's home.
'It has a real 'ring of power' dynamic to it, and makes people do crazy things' says Sam Altman on AI after alleged arson attack on home
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reflected on an alleged arson attack at his home, drawing parallels between the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the corrupting influence of 'The One Ring' from The Lord of the Rings. He advocates for democratic systems and shared responsibility in controlling AGI, while also urging for de-escalation of rhetoric and tactics in the ongoing debate surrounding AI development and safety.
ChatGPT will praise the mood and 'bedroom/DIY texture' of fart sounds pulled from YouTube
A YouTuber shared an experiment where ChatGPT provided a detailed, albeit positive, critique of a 37-second audio file of fart sounds. The AI praised the 'bedroom/DIY texture' and 'indie game menu music' vibe, while also offering constructive criticism on structure, mixing, and sound selection. The article highlights the AI's ability to generate nuanced feedback, even for unconventional audio.
OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial
OpenAI has accused Elon Musk of orchestrating a 'legal ambush' with last-minute changes to his lawsuit, which was filed in 2024. Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging OpenAI abandoned its non-profit mission. The trial is set to begin on April 27, with Musk reportedly seeking between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages.
Man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house
An individual has been accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Fortunately, no one was harmed during the incident.
A man allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house
A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and making threats at the company's headquarters. No injuries were reported, and law enforcement is investigating the incident. The article also touches on the growing public division regarding artificial intelligence and Sam Altman's role.
Someone allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's house
An incendiary device was thrown at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning, damaging an exterior gate without causing injuries. Shortly after, a 20-year-old man was arrested near OpenAI's headquarters for allegedly threatening to burn down the building.
