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OpenAI Bolsters Search Powers with Acquisition of Rockset
June 22, 2024 – On June 21 local time, OpenAI announced the completion of its acquisition of Rockset, a company specializing in database retrieval and analysis. This move is aimed at integrating Rockset’s technology and talent to enhance the search infrastructure of OpenAI’s various products. In its press release, OpenAI emphasized that artificial intelligence has…
User Creations Safe from AI Training Under Adobe’s Updated Policy
June 19, 2024 – Adobe has faced significant backlash from users over the past few weeks due to updates in its service terms. However, this Tuesday, the company revealed its revised service terms, explicitly stating that it will not utilize user content stored locally or in the cloud for training AI models. According to the…
GPT-4 Fools Majority in Turing Test, 54% Mistake it for a Real Person
June 17, 2024 – A recent study reveals that an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to distinguish between GPT-4 and humans in the Turing Test. The Turing Test, also known as the “Imitation Game,” was proposed by computer scientist Alan Turing in 1950. The criterion for the test is whether a machine…
Apple’s New AI Image Generator: Cartoons Only, With AI Labels
June 15, 2024 – In a recent Talk Show Live interview following Apple’s WWDC 2024, Apple’s Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, briefly mentioned that iOS will now include metadata labeling for images generated by AI, indicating that they are “AI Generated.” Tech publication 9to5Mac, upon examining the iOS 18 Beta 1 update codes,…
Apple Executives Reveal Plans to Bring ‘Apple Intelligence’ to the Chinese Market
June 12, 2024 – Apple has unveiled its highly anticipated iOS 18 and macOS 15 systems at WWDC 2024, introducing a game-changing feature called “Apple Intelligence” – a suite of AI-based tools. Scheduled to roll out later this year, Apple’s Software Engineering head, Craig Federighi, shared insights into the future of Apple Intelligence in an…
Google Partners with Magic Leap to Revive its Augmented Reality Ambitions
May 31, 2024 – On May 30th, local time, Magic Leap, an augmented reality (AR) startup, announced the establishment of a strategic technology partnership with Google, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson. According to the statement, this collaboration aims to integrate Magic Leap’s expertise in optics and device manufacturing with Google’s technological platform. Google, being…
OpenAI Set to Transition to For-Profit Model to Boost Investor Incentives
May 31, 2024 – According to a recent report from The Information, sources close to the matter have revealed that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is contemplating a significant change in the company’s structure. Altman is considering reorganizing OpenAI into a fully-fledged for-profit entity, primarily to address the ongoing tension between its non-profit status and…
OpenAI Assists Apple in Enhancing Siri, Sparking Microsoft’s Worries
May 30, 2024 – According to a blog post by tech media outlet The Information yesterday, Apple had been in contact with OpenAI as early as mid-2023, sparking concerns from Microsoft regarding the potential deal between the two companies. Apple and OpenAI have been in negotiations for a year It is reported that Apple will…
GPT-4o’s Custom GPT and Other Advanced Features Now Free for All ChatGPT Users
May 30, 2024 – ChatGPT has recently expanded its offerings for free users, allowing them to experiment with a range of new GPT-4o features, including custom GPT models, analytics charts, and more. This move comes as part of OpenAI’s commitment to making GPT-4o accessible to all users for free, with paid users enjoying a fivefold…
OpenAI Forms Safety Committee and Kicks Off Advanced Model Training
May 29, 2024 – OpenAI has recently announced the formation of a Safety and Security Committee within its board of directors. This committee is tasked with advising on crucial safety and security decisions related to OpenAI’s projects and operations. The immediate priority for the committee is to evaluate and enhance OpenAI’s development processes and safeguards…