Meta Holds Off on EU Release of Multimodal AI Model Due to Regulatory Constraints
July 18, 2024 – According to a report by Axios, Meta has announced in a statement that they are set to unleash a multimodal Llama model; however, due to the uncertainty of the regulatory environment, the model will not be released in the European Union. Meta clarified that this decision implies that even if the…
OpenAI Mandates Identity Verification for Future AI Model Access
April 14, 2025 – A recent update on OpenAI’s official support page indicates that the company may soon implement a mandatory identity verification process for organizations seeking access to specific upcoming AI models. This verification process, labeled as the “Verified Organization” initiative, is described as “a novel approach for developers to unlock OpenAI’s most advanced…
OpenAI CEO Predicts AGI Arrival Within 5 Years, Expects Minimal Immediate Social Changes
November 06, 2024 – Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has long harbored a passion for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and has been vocal about his company’s pursuit of this ambitious goal. In a recent Reddit AMA session, Altman asserted that achieving AGI is possible with existing hardware, albeit without specifying the exact requirements. Previously,…
EU Commissioner to Meet OpenAI CEO for Discussions on AI Regulations Implementation
May 31, 2023 – In a recent development, reports indicate that Thierry Breton, the European Union’s industry commissioner, is scheduled to meet with Sam Altman, the CEO of the American artificial intelligence research company OpenAI, next month in San Francisco. The purpose of their meeting will be to discuss how OpenAI can implement the EU’s…