On February 6, Google unveiled
'Bard,' the tech giant's new chatbot,
in a bid to compete with ChatGPT.
CNN reports that CEO of Google and parent company
Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, said that 'Bard' will be
opened up to a select group of testers.
CNN reports that CEO of Google and parent company
Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, said that 'Bard' will be
opened up to a select group of testers.
According to Pichai, the company
reportedly plans on releasing 'Bard'
to the public "in the coming weeks.".
'Bard' is built on a large language
model, similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT
which was released in late November.
'Bard' is built on a large language
model, similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT
which was released in late November.
The large language models consist of
vast troves of online data that is used
to generate responses to user prompts.
Bard seeks to combine the breadth of
the world’s knowledge with the power,
intelligence and creativity of
our large language models, Sundar Pichai, Google and Alphabet CEO, via CNN.
It draws on information
from the web to provide
fresh, high-quality responses, Sundar Pichai, Google and Alphabet CEO, via CNN.
CNN reports that Google's new chatbot comes as
online searches, the company's core product,
is facing its most significant competition in years.
Since its launch, ChatGPT has been used to answer
some questions that would typically have been
Google searches before the advent of chatbots.
According to Pichai, AI-powered
tools will soon be integrated into
the company's flagship Search tool.
iOS Gets , Free ChatGPT App.
The free app works on
iPhones and iPads, The Verge reports.
The free app works on
iPhones and iPads, The Verge reports.
It will first be made available in the U.S. and then be offered in other countries "in the coming weeks.".
OpenAI also announced that
Android will have its own version "soon.".
ChatGPT was made available
to the public last November.
While OpenAI never previously revealed that it was developing a mobile app, it makes sense considering the chatbot's popularity.
Some estimates suggest ChatGPT had been used
by 100 million people by January, The Verge reports. .
A premium subscription, ChatGPT Plus,
was made available for $20 in February. .
Until now, the best way to utilize the
chatbot's language models on mobile
was via Microsoft's Bing app.
The tech company was using this feature to entice more people to use Bing and Edge.
However, with the creation of a ChatGPT app, some users are likely to abandon Microsoft's offerings
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Microsoft CEO Dismisses , Widespread Concerns Over AI.
'Time' reports that the release of adaptive AI tools
like ChatGPT has prompted concerns about the
new technology's potential impact on society.
Not long after Microsoft released an AI-powered version of Bing in February, reports began to emerge
of erratic and concerning interactions with users. .
Not long after Microsoft released an AI-powered version of Bing in February, reports began to emerge
of erratic and concerning interactions with users. .
Leaders in tech signed an open letter pushing for
a six-month pause on training advanced AI systems,
citing “profound risks to society and humanity.”.
Leaders in tech signed an open letter pushing for
a six-month pause on training advanced AI systems,
citing “profound risks to society and humanity.”.
Many researchers steeped in these issues,
including myself, expect that the most likely
result of building a superhumanly smart AI,
under anything remotely like the current
circumstances, is that literally
everyone on Earth will die, Eliezer Yudkowsky, Decision theorist at the nonprofit Machine Intelligence Research Institute, via 'Time'.
'Time' reports that Microsoft
CEO Satya Nadella says he has
no concerns about the technology. .
According to Nadella, the company
has worked to mitigate risks
associated with its AI systems.
When it comes to job displacement,
Nadella suggests that AI can help
displaced workers find new jobs.
We need new technology to help us with
the economic growth that we enjoyed
in the early part of the 20th century.
What if we can have that type
of economic growth this time
around, but it’s much more even?, Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, via 'Time'.
We need new technology to help us with
the economic growth that we enjoyed
in the early part of the 20th century.
What if we can have that type
of economic growth this time
around, but it’s much more even?, Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, via 'Time'.
According to Nadella, the benefits
of AI far outweigh the associated risks.
'Time' reports that despite advocating for the safety
of their AI systems, Microsoft has actively pushed back
against efforts to regulate AI in the European Union. .
'Time' reports that despite advocating for the safety
of their AI systems, Microsoft has actively pushed back
against efforts to regulate AI in the European Union.
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IBM Stops Hiring for 7,800 Positions , That Could Be Replaced by AI.
Insider reports that IBM CEO Arvind Krishna
revealed the company's intentions to 'Bloomberg.' .
I could easily see 30% of that
getting replaced by AI and
automation over a five-year period, Arvind Krishna, IBM CEO, to 'Bloomberg'.
The cuts would mostly affect
"non-customer facing roles," Insider reports.
According to an IBM spokesperson, people who are currently in such roles won't be let go, but positions that are voluntarily vacated won't be filled.
A spokesperson for IBM issued a statement.
There is no blanket hiring 'pause' in place. IBM is being deliberate and thoughtful in our hiring with a focus on revenue-generating roles, and we're being very selective when filling jobs that don't directly touch our clients or technology. We are actively hiring for thousands of positions right now, IBM spokesperson, to Insider.
Meanwhile, IBM announced earlier this year that
it would be laying off 1.5% of its employees.
As AI capabilities, such as those of ChatGPT, have rapidly improved, labor market jobs will likely become increasingly impacted. .
According to Insider, "tech, media and legal industries" are some of the sectors to presumably be most affected.
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Elon Musk Joins , List of Executives Subpoenaed , in Epstein Lawsuit Against JPMorgan.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
NBC reports that the filing
revealed that Musk was
subpoenaed due to suspicion
that Epstein "may have
referred or attempted to refer"
the Tesla CEO to JPMorgan.
NBC reports that the filing
revealed that Musk was
subpoenaed due to suspicion
that Epstein "may have
referred or attempted to refer"
the Tesla CEO to JPMorgan.
The subpoena also demands that Musk deliver , “all Documents reflecting or regarding Epstein’s
involvement in human trafficking and/or his
procurement of girls or women for consensual sex.”.
The subpoena also demands that Musk deliver , “all Documents reflecting or regarding Epstein’s
involvement in human trafficking and/or his
procurement of girls or women for consensual sex.”.
NBC reports that JPMorgan is facing a lawsuit by the
Virgin Islands that the financial institution enabled and
benefited from Epstein's trafficking of young women.
NBC reports that JPMorgan is facing a lawsuit by the
Virgin Islands that the financial institution enabled and
benefited from Epstein's trafficking of young women.
JPMorgan has denied the claims, which reflect
a separate Manhattan civil lawsuit brought by a woman
who claims she was sexually abused by Epstein. .
NBC reports that JPMorgan CEO
Jamie Dimon is scheduled to be deposed
for both lawsuits starting on May 26.
NBC reports that JPMorgan CEO
Jamie Dimon is scheduled to be deposed
for both lawsuits starting on May 26.
According to a May 4 court filing,
the Virgin Islands have issued a similar
subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page.
According to a May 4 court filing,
the Virgin Islands have issued a similar
subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Upon information and belief, Elon Musk
— the CEO of Tesla, Inc., among other
companies — is a high-net-worth
individual who Epstein may have referred
or attempted to refer to JPMorgan, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
Upon information and belief, Elon Musk
— the CEO of Tesla, Inc., among other
companies — is a high-net-worth
individual who Epstein may have referred
or attempted to refer to JPMorgan, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
The Government contacted Mr. Musk’s
counsel via email to ask if he would be
authorized to accept service on Mr. Musk’s
behalf in this matter but did not receive a response confirming or denying his authority, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
The Government contacted Mr. Musk’s
counsel via email to ask if he would be
authorized to accept service on Mr. Musk’s
behalf in this matter but did not receive a response confirming or denying his authority, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC
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Wendy's to Test , New AI Drive-Thru.
'The Guardian' reports that Wendy's is ready
to roll out an artificial-intelligence-powered
chatbot capable of taking customers' orders.
The "FreshAI" pilot program
is reportedly powered
by Google Cloud's AI software. .
The experimental pilot program
will launch next month in
the Columbus, Ohio, area.
According to Wendy's, the fast-food
chain is counting on the technology to
revolutionize the industry.
According to Wendy's, the fast-food
chain is counting on the technology to
revolutionize the industry.
By leveraging generative AI, Wendy’s seeks to take the complexity out of the ordering process so employees can focus on serving up fast, fresh-made, quality food and exceptional service, Wendy's, via statement.
'The Guardian' reports that
Wendy's is not the first fast-food
chain to pioneer AI technology.
'The Guardian' reports that
Wendy's is not the first fast-food
chain to pioneer AI technology.
In 2022, McDonald's opened a completely automated
location in Fort Worth, Texas, while deploying
AI-operated drive-thrus at locations around the country.
Meanwhile, other chains, including
Sonic and Popeyes also have their own
AI-driven solutions in the works.
Meanwhile, other chains, including
Sonic and Popeyes also have their own
AI-driven solutions in the works.
Similar to McDonald's, Wendy's has
said that it will still employ people to
monitor the AI-operated drive thru. .
Similar to McDonald's, Wendy's has
said that it will still employ people to
monitor the AI-operated drive thru. .
Despite this, 'The Guardian' points out that the application
of AI technology in the fast-food industry is expected
to stoke fears of humans losing jobs to robots.
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LinkedIn to Cut 716 Jobs , and End Its China App.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky
made the announcement in a letter to employees on May 8, CNN reports.
As we guide LinkedIn through
this rapidly changing landscape, we are making changes to our Global Business Organization and our China strategy that will result in a reduction of roles for 716 employees, Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
As we plan for [the fiscal year of 2024], we’re expecting the macro environment to remain challenging. , Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
We will continue to
manage our expenses as we invest in strategic growth areas, Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
InCareer, LinkedIn's mainland China app,
will be phased out by Aug. 9.
LinkedIn is currently the only major social media app from the West that is still functioning in mainland China, CNN reports.
Google pulled out of the country in 2010.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands
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Geoffrey Hinton Says AI’s Threat , Is More Urgent Than Climate Change.
The "Godfather of AI" made the statement
in an interview with Reuters on May 5.
I wouldn't like to devalue climate change. I wouldn't like to say,
'You shouldn't worry about climate change.' That's a huge risk too, Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters.
But I think this might end
up being more urgent, Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters.
With climate change, it's
very easy to recommend what you should do: you just stop burning carbon. If you do that, eventually things will be okay. , Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters.
For this it's not at all clear
what you should do, Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters.
Hinton recently quit Google after working
at the firm for over a decade so that he could speak about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Since the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT-4,
thousands of experts have signed an open letter demanding a pause in developing AI systems.
Among the signatories was
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. .
While Hinton share similar concerns
as the signatories, he doesn't believe
research should be paused.
It’s utterly unrealistic. I'm in the camp that thinks this is an existential risk, and it’s close enough that we ought to be working very hard right now, and putting a lot of resources into figuring out what we can do about it, Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters
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OpenAI Chief Goes Before Congress , to Suggest Licenses for Building AI.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed
a Senate panel on May 16.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed
a Senate panel on May 16.
He said that AI's ability to compromise election integrity is a "significant area
of concern," Reuters reports.
Altman went on to say that AI
development needs regulation.
I think we also need rules, guidelines, on what’s expected
in terms of disclosure from a company providing a model.
I am nervous about it, Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, via statement.
Altman suggests that licensing or registration requirements should be in place "for AI with certain capabilities," Reuters reports. .
This would help the U.S. to
establish and enforce safety standards. .
AI critics fear the technology will have far-reaching negative effects.
For example, prejudice and misinformation could be propagated.
Others suggest "AI could end humanity itself," Reuters reports.
An OpenAI employee recently suggested
creating an AI licensing agency called the
Office for AI Safety and Infrastructure Security (OASIS).
It remains to be seen whether
that will be made a reality
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Elon Musk , Meets With Lawmakers , on Regulating AI.
On April 27, Elon Musk tweeted that he met with Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other lawmakers
regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence.
On April 27, Elon Musk tweeted that he met with Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other lawmakers
regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence.
CNBC reports that Musk
posted the tweet after
being spotted on Capitol Hill.
That which affects
safety of the public has,
over time, become regulated
to ensure that companies
do not cut corners, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter, via Twitter.
AI has great power
to do good and evil.
Better the former, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter, via Twitter.
Recently, Schumer launched an effort to create
a framework for regulation that fosters the rapidly-
advancing technology while minimizing the risks.
Recently, Schumer launched an effort to create
a framework for regulation that fosters the rapidly-
advancing technology while minimizing the risks.
CNBC reports that Schumer's plans focus on
transparency and thorough testing by experts
prior to AI systems being released to the public.
Last month, Musk was a high-profile signatory of
an open letter calling for a six-month pause on
“the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.”.
Musk was a co-founder of ChatGPT
creator OpenAI, but he sold off his stake
in the company and left the board in 2018.
Musk was a co-founder of ChatGPT
creator OpenAI, but he sold off his stake
in the company and left the board in 2018.
Following his departure,
Musk has repeatedly warned that
OpenAI has strayed from its initial goals.
In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that while
he agreed with moving forward with caution, “The letter,
I don’t think, was the optimal way to address it.”.
In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that while
he agreed with moving forward with caution, “The letter,
I don’t think, was the optimal way to address it.”
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Private Test Reveals , ChatGPT's Ability , to Create Dangerous Malware.
Fox News reports that ChatGPT continues to cause controversy in the tech world, as a user claims to have created powerful data-mining malware. .
Fox News reports that ChatGPT continues to cause controversy in the tech world, as a user claims to have created powerful data-mining malware. .
A security researcher for Forcepoint,
Aaron Mulgrew, shared how OpenAI's
generative chatbot is able to create malware.
The researcher used a loophole to bypass
ChatGPT's protections that are meant to prevent
people from using the AI to create malware codes.
According to Mulgrew, after creating the code with separate lines, he was able to compile the functions into
an undetectable data-stealing executable. .
Fox News reports that the creation of this sophisticated
malware was accomplished without a team of hackers, and
Mulgrew himself didn't have to write a single line of code.
Mulgrew's private test,
which was not publicly released,
highlights the dangers of ChatGPT. .
Fox News reports that Mulgrew, who claims to not have
any advanced coding experience, was able to bypass
ChatGPT's security measures with a simple test. .
The malware that Mulgrew created
scrubs files for any data that could
be stolen from an infected device.
The program then breaks the data down,
hides it within other images and
uploads it to a Google Drive folder.
Fox News reports that by using simple prompts,
Mulgrew was able to use ChatGPT to strengthen
and refine the code to conceal it from detection.
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