System Two Thinking: longer thinking, much better results

A new AI approach from OpenAI promises significantly better results with longer computation times compared to existing models, reports Michael Nuñez for VentureBeat. OpenAI researcher Noam Brown explained at the TED AI Conference in San Francisco that 20 seconds of AI computation time delivers the same performance boost as scaling up a model 100,000 times. …

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Former OpenAI researcher talks about copyright infringement

A former OpenAI researcher accuses his previous employer of violating copyright laws in developing ChatGPT. Suchir Balaji, who left the company in August 2023, helped collect and organize internet data for the chatbot, as he reveales in interviews with the New York Times. The 25-year-old scientist is convinced that OpenAI’s use of copyrighted data was …

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Former OpenAI CTO is looking for investors

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer at OpenAI, is reportedly seeking funding from venture capitalists for her new AI startup, Reuters reports. Her company aims to develop AI products using proprietary models, although it remains uncertain whether Murati will take on the CEO role. Initial discussions suggest that the startup could raise over $100 …

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ChatGPT gets a Windows app

OpenAI has launched a Windows desktop application for ChatGPT, enhancing its integration into daily workflows and productivity. This release follows a similar app for macOS and is currently available to select subscribers, VentureBeat reports. The app allows users to access ChatGPT easily via a keyboard shortcut, aiming to streamline user experience without the need for …

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Tensions in partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft

Microsoft and OpenAI are currently negotiating the future of their partnership. According to several US media reports, OpenAI is demanding more financial support and computing power from Microsoft. However, the technology company is reluctant to invest billions more. OpenAI expects to lose $5 billion this year and is looking for ways to cover its high …

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Former CISO of Palantir joins OpenAI

Dane Stuckey, former CISO of Palantir, is joining OpenAI as its new CISO. According to Kyle Wiggers from TechCrunch, he will work alongside OpenAI’s head of security, Matt Knight. Stuckey announced the move on X/Twitter on Tuesday evening. He emphasized the importance of security for OpenAI’s mission. Stuckey started at Palantir in 2014 in information …

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Microsoft researcher joins OpenAI

Microsoft’s Vice President of GenAI research, Sebastien Bubeck, is leaving the company to join OpenAI, according to Reuters. Bubeck will continue his work on developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) at the Microsoft-backed AI startup. His specific role at OpenAI remains unclear. Reuters also notes that most of Bubeck’s co-authors on a research paper about Microsoft’s …

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OpenAI Swarm is a framework for AI agents

OpenAI has unveiled “Swarm,” an experimental framework for networks of AI agents, according to VentureBeat. Swarm allows developers to create interconnected AI networks that can communicate and solve tasks autonomously. The framework has potential applications in automating various business functions, from market analysis to customer support. However, it also raises ethical concerns regarding security, bias, …

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman uses an old Silicon Valley playbook

In an article for The Atlantic, David Karpf critiques Sam Altman’s optimistic views on AI, particularly following OpenAI’s recent funding announcement, which values the company at $157 billion despite its significant financial losses. Altman’s manifesto, “The Intelligence Age,” predicts transformative advancements through AI, including solving climate issues and achieving superintelligence. However, the author argues that …

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OpenAI aims to become public benefit corporation

OpenAI is restructuring as a public benefit corporation (PBC) to protect itself from hostile takeovers and ensure CEO Sam Altman’s autonomy. reports the Financial Times. This new model, also adopted by other AI companies like Anthropic and xAI, aims to balance shareholder interests with public benefits and stakeholder needs. The PBC structure could hinder potential …

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