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OpenAI Poaches Three Top Engineers from Google DeepMind for Multimodal AI Push
December 4, 2024 – According to a report by Wired, OpenAI has announced the hiring of three senior computer vision and machine learning engineers from its rival, Google DeepMind. Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai have joined the team and will be working at OpenAI’s newly established office in Zurich, Switzerland, focusing on the…
Sony’s Co-CEO on AI in Gaming: Revolutionary Potential, But Humans Are Key
December 4, 2024 – In a recent interview with BBC, Hermen Hulst, the Co-CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, discussed the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the gaming industry. Hulst believes that while AI has the potential to “revolutionize” the field of gaming, human involvement in the development process remains essential. According to Hulst, “The…
UK’s New AI Hub for Teens Launched by Prime Minister, Thanks to Google
November 29, 2024 – On the 27th, according to a Reuters report, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially opened London’s first Google-funded artificial intelligence campus. This initiative aims to enhance the skills of young people in this rapidly evolving field. Located in the Camden district, where Google’s future Kings Cross office is set to be…
Elon Musk’s xAI to Launch Standalone Grok App, Challenging ChatGPT’s Dominance
November 28, 2024 – In a recent article published by The Verge, it has been reported that xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, is gearing up to intensify its competition with OpenAI. As part of this strategy, xAI plans to launch a standalone application for its Grok chatbot in December, aiming to attract a…
OpenAI Eyes Browser Market, Gearing Up for Direct Challenge to Google Chrome
November 22, 2024 – According to a report by The Information, OpenAI is considering launching its own AI-based chatbot browser to directly compete with Google. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that OpenAI is in discussions or has already reached agreements with various parties to provide search services for travel, food, real estate, and…
Siri’s New Era: Seamless Interaction and Enhanced AI Coming in 2026
November 22, 2024 – According to a recent report published by Bloomberg, Apple is currently developing a more intelligent version of Siri, dubbed internally as “LLM Siri,” with plans to release it in 2026. The new Siri is said to utilize an “advanced large language model,” significantly enhancing its capabilities and allowing it to compete…
Copyright Violation Allegations: GEMA and ANI Take Legal Action Against OpenAI
November 20, 2024 – In a series of legal actions, the German music copyright agency GEMA and the Indian news agency ANI have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of using their content without permission to train its artificial intelligence models. On the 13th and 18th of this month, respectively, GEMA and ANI, also…
xAI Raises $6 Billion to Bolster AI Capabilities with 100,000 Nvidia GPUs
November 16, 2024 – According to a report published by CNBC yesterday (November 15th), Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, is gearing up to raise a fresh round of funding, targeting a valuation of 50billion.Thecompanyintendstoutilizethesefunds,amountingtoamaximumof6 billion, towards the procurement of 100,000 Nvidia GPUs. This significant investment is aimed at establishing the Memphis data center. Reports indicate…
Meta Faces €798 Million Penalty from EU for Anticompetitive Practices
November 15, 2024 – The European Commission has imposed a fine of €798 million on Meta today, citing the company’s violation of EU antitrust rules. According to the Commission, Meta unlawfully tied its online classified ads service, Facebook Marketplace, to its social media platform, Facebook, and imposed unfair trading conditions on other online classified ads…
OpenAI Presents 12 Ways for Students to Harness ChatGPT’s Power in Education
November 15, 2024 – OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, released a blog post titled “A Guide to Writing for Students Using ChatGPT” on November 14th. The post advocates for the use of ChatGPT as an educational tool, suggesting that it can aid students in developing rigorous thinking and clear writing skills. In response to…