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US Regulators To Open Antitrust Probes Into Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia
Both the Federal Trade Commission and US Justice Department are reportedly set to open antitrust investigations into leading AI players
OpenAI, DeepMind Workers Warn Of AI Risks In Open Letter
Current and former staff members of OpenAI and Google DeepMind warn of lack of safety oversight in AI industry
OpenAI Board ‘Not Aware Of ChatGPT Launch’
Former OpenAI board member gives fullest description to date of events that led to surprise sacking of chief executive Sam Altman last year
OpenAI Creates AI Safety Committee After Criticism
OpenAI creates committee to oversee safety of 'superintelligent' AIs after disbanding 'superalignment' team amidst criticism over priorities
Elon Musk’s xAI In $6bn Funding Round Valuing It At $24bn
Elon Musk artificial intelligence start-up xAI concludes $6bn funding round valuing it at $24bn in coming weeks amidst heavy competition
Frustration Mounts Over False Results In Google’s ‘AI Overviews’
User frustration mounts over incorrect results in Google's new AI Overviews feature, as web publishers fear reduced traffic
OpenAI Agrees Content Deal With News Corp
Another content deal signed. Agreement reached between OpenAI and News Corp for permission to its media content
AI Safety Summit 2024: Tech Firms Agree AI Safety Pledges
Second AI Safety Summit sees major players in the AI space pledge to develop the technology safely, amid rapid advances
Former OpenAI Executive Raises Safety Concerns
Parting shot. Former head of OpenAI's safety team criticises safety practices and OpenAI's focus on 'shiny products'
Scarlett Johansson ‘Shocked, Angered’ Over OpenAI’s Artificial Voice
OpenAI pulls synthetic voice released with an update to ChatGPT, amid complaint from actress Scarlett Johansson
Reddit Deal With OpenAI Gives ChatGPT Access To Content
OpenAI strikes deal with Reddit to train its AI tech on user posts and give ChatGPT direct access to the platform's content
OpenAI Co-founder Ilya Sutskever Departs To Work On ‘New Project’
Co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever to leave OpenAI, after role in Sam Altman's firing and rehiring last year
OpenAI Adds Voice Conversation To New ChatGPT Model
Microsoft-backed OpenAI releases new AI model GPT-4o with voice conversation capability, desktop app and updated user interface
OpenAI To Announce Google Search Competitor Next Week – Report
Google's search domination to be challenged next week, with OpenAI reportedly set to announce its own AI search product
Microsoft, OpenAI Sued By More Newspaper Publishers
Eight newspaper publishers in the US allege Microsoft and OpenAI used their millions of their articles to train AI models
OpenAI Hit By Austrian Complaint Over ChatGPT ‘False Data’
Rights group argues ChatGPT tendency to generate false information on individuals violates GDPR data protection rules on accuracy
Microsoft Beats Expectations Thanks To AI Investments
Customer adoption of AI services embedded in cloud services continues to deliver results for Microsoft, pushing shares higher
UK CMA Seeks Feedback On Microsoft, Amazon AI Partnerships
British regulator invites feedback on major partnerships Microsoft and Amazon have struck with smaller AI firms
Microsoft Launches Smallest AI Model, Phi-3-mini
Lightweight artificial intelligence model launched this week by Microsoft, offering more cost-effective option for Azure customers
EU To Drop Microsoft’s OpenAI Investment Probe – Report
Microsoft to avoid an EU investigation into its $13 billion investment in OpenAI, after EC concluded it is not an acquisition
OpenAI Fires Two Researchers Over Information Leaks
OpenAI fires two researchers for leaking information in first known shake-up since Sam Altman briefly forced out last year
OpenAI Chief Altman Pitches ChatGPT At Corporate Events
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman addresses hundreds of enterprises in San Francisco, New York, London as it seeks revenue growth
UK Regulator Flags Competition Risks Of AI Foundation Models
British competition regulator has “real concerns” regarding AI foundation models controlled by small number of firms
OpenAI Drops Sign Up Need To Access ChatGPT
AI pioneer to give users the ability to start using ChatGPT instantly, after dropping requirement for sign up
OpenAI Delays Release Of Voice Cloning Tool, Amid Election Concerns
OpenAI concludes it is too risky currently to release its AI voice cloning tool, amid concern at tech's impact on upcoming elections
GPT-4 ‘Kinda Sucks’ Admits Sam Altman, Says GPT-5 Will Be Better
Old tech now? OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman admits ChatGPT's GPT-4 'kinda sucks' now, but says GPT-5 will be better
OpenAI Reinstates Sam Altman To Board Of Directors
New members join OpenAI's board of directors, including CEO Sam Altman, after conclusion of external investigation
Elon Musk’s xAI To Open Source Grok Chatbot In Dig At OpenAI
Elon Musk's xAI to open source Grok AI chatbot in apparent dig at OpenAI, which he sued earlier this month for abandoning its nonprofit mission
OpenAI Issues Public Rebuttal To Elon Musk Lawsuit
Skewered? OpenAI seeks to dismiss them Elon Musk's lawsuit claims, countering his allegations with his own words within his own emails