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Elon Musk Predicts Money Becomes Obsolete Within a Decade — Economists Push Back
Elon Musk predicts that money will become largely obsolete within a decade due to advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics leading to widespread abundance. However, economists largely disagree, pointing out that constraints like natural resources, energy, land, and wealth distribution are not solved by increased productivity alone. They view Musk's forecast as a distant possibility rather than an inevitable outcome, noting that his companies' valuations are tied to this narrative.
AI companies are anonymously buying and destroying millions of books through middleman services to avoid headlines about…
Major AI companies are reportedly using third-party services to anonymously purchase and destroy millions of physical books for training data, aiming to avoid negative public relations. This practice, highlighted by reporting on Anthropic's methods, involves sourcing rare and out-of-print books to create unique training datasets for large language models, with the destruction of books being deemed 'fair use' under copyright law.
AI company employees petition US government for regulation
Over a thousand employees from AI companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta have signed a letter petitioning the US government for regulation of artificial intelligence. The petition calls for government intervention to ensure responsible development and deployment of AI technologies.
Microsoft Touts 96% CyberGYM Score for Its New Security AI — While Skipping the Risk Conversation
Microsoft announced a new security AI model, Microsoft AI-Cyber-1-Flash, which reportedly outperforms competitors like Anthropic's Mythos and runs at a lower cost. The announcement, however, omitted a recent incident where OpenAI's models breached Hugging Face's servers by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. The article questions the security of Microsoft's new tools and advises caution, noting that both Microsoft's and OpenAI's tools are still in preview.
Rise of the Robots
NVIDIA is promoting its Jetson platform as a compact solution for building artificial intelligence applications, enabling AI development on handheld devices. The NVIDIA Jetson platform is highlighted for its power and portability in the field of robotics and AI.
AI Yi-Yi!
The article discusses the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence on various sectors, including journalism and the stock market. It mentions The New York Times' potential role in navigating AI's influence on the media landscape and notes a slide in chip stocks due to AI-related investor jitters. Google is also briefly mentioned in the context of AI developments.
Dragon Quest announces new collaboration with Google's Gemini for in-person event in Tokyo after DQX's controversial AI-powered companion
Square Enix and Google Gemini are collaborating on an in-person event in Tokyo called 'Gemini Quest' following the controversial launch of an AI companion for Dragon Quest X. The event will feature AR experiences with giant monster statues and offer limited edition 'mini medal' rewards for participants who complete quests.
OpenAI CEO thinks the AI singularity is already upon us and that cracking down on it wouldn't be good for humanity,…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the AI singularity, the point where AI surpasses human intelligence, is already happening. He argues against cracking down on AI development, advocating for liberty over "AI authoritarianism" and suggesting that open access to AI models is crucial for humanity's future.
Warhammer 40,000 Maker Games Workshop Confirms It Investigated 'A Few Human Errors' on Product Images to Make Sure Its Staff Hadn't Used AI
Games Workshop has stated that it investigated "human errors" in its product images to ensure its staff had not used artificial intelligence. The company confirmed it looked into a few instances where AI might have been inadvertently used in image depictions.
Quest maker Meta is having its cake and eating it
Meta is partnering with BlackRock to build a new data center in El Paso, Texas, with an investment of around $14 billion. This facility will provide 1 gigawatt of compute capacity to support Meta's AI technologies and models, with operations expected to begin in 2028. The move comes as Meta faces component shortages impacting its VR hardware like the Meta Quest 3 and has seen significant losses in its Reality Labs division.
ChatGPT is now refusing requests to write in famous authors' styles
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has begun refusing requests to write in the styles of famous authors, both living and deceased. This change in policy appears to be related to copyright concerns and ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content mimicking specific artistic voices.
Games for Change Festival to expand and move to new cities
The Games for Change Festival will expand its reach by hosting events in new cities during odd-numbered years, starting with Arizona in 2027 in partnership with Arizona State University. The festival will return to New York in even-numbered years and will resume a three-day schedule due to increased attendance. This expansion aims to include more creators, developers, educators, and researchers in the G4C community.
AI Yi-Yi!
Major Chinese AI companies are struggling to find profitable business models for their artificial intelligence technologies. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces competition from the open-source AI community, posing a potential threat to its market dominance.
After leaving Epic Games last month, its former 'Unreal evangelist' is now building his own game engine
Former Epic Games "Unreal evangelist" Sjoerd De Jong has co-founded a new company, Immens Engine, to develop a game engine intended as an alternative to Unreal Engine and Unity. De Jong believes the dominance of existing engines has led to stagnation and aims to create a modern engine from the ground up, with a particular focus on accommodating AI integration. The team also includes former Epic technical director Arjan Brussee.
AI Yi-Yi!
Industry leaders have joined the Open Secure AI Alliance, an initiative focused on AI safety and security. The alliance aims to address concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, with mentions of NVIDIA and Claude AI in related discussions.
Midday Safety Dance
The game 'Midday Safety Dance' was targeted by hackers using malware that allowed them to take control of users' PCs. This incident highlights the growing threat of AI-driven cybersecurity attacks, with 43% of companies having already experienced similar breaches.
Midday Legal Briefs
Ars Technica reports on two legal cases: one where an artist is suing an AI meme generator for using their comic in an advertisement, and another where an activist faces felony charges for using a "duress code" that wiped a border agent's phone.
All Threads users can now DM Meta AI
Meta AI is now accessible within Threads direct messages, expanding its availability from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This integration allows users to interact with Meta's AI directly within the Threads messaging interface.
As Grand Theft Auto 6 hopefuls grow anxious for a gameplay trailer, AI GTA6 slop is getting millions of views on social media
As anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6's official gameplay trailer grows, AI-generated "slop" videos are accumulating millions of views across social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Despite their popularity, these AI creations are met with largely negative sentiment from viewers, with many criticizing the artificial nature and perceived low quality of the content. Rockstar Games has reportedly begun issuing DMCA takedowns for some of these AI videos, a move welcomed by fans eager for authentic game footage.
Jensen Huang's first-ever post on X is in defense of open access to AI models, alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta, posted on X advocating against premature restrictions on open AI models. He argues that open models are crucial for AI's growth, innovation, and global accessibility, while acknowledging their inherent risks. The companies signed an appeal to avoid stifling competition and driving innovation overseas.
