AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton just cast doubt on the industry's optimism at the Collision conference, warning he isn't convinced good AI can control bad AI. From killer combat robots to AI widening wealth gaps, he argues ethical adoption will come at a steep societal cost, standing in stark contrast to sunny outlooks from DeepMind and Roblox.
Valve is turning away games featuring AI-generated art and text from Steam, citing legal uncertainties over training data copyrights. Developers report rejections unless they can prove full ownership of the data used to train the models. While the policy isn't officially documented yet, it signals a massive roadblock for indie devs leaning on generative AI.
OpenAI was just hit with a federal class-action lawsuit alleging it stole internet data to train ChatGPT. Filed by a California law firm, the suit claims OpenAI massively violated people's privacy and copyrights for commercial gain. Why it matters: The case targets the core foundation of generative AI, pushing courts to set guardrails on training data and user compensation.
OpenAI just rolled out its Browsing feature to the iOS and Android ChatGPT apps for Plus subscribers, though all queries run exclusively through Bing. The update lets GPT-4 pull fresh information beyond its 2021 training cutoff straight into mobile chats. Why it matters: Mobile research just got much more useful, but users are entirely locked into Microsoft's search ecosystem.
Baidu just upgraded its foundation model to Ernie 3.5, claiming it beats ChatGPT and GPT 4 on multiple Chinese language benchmark tests. The update also adds plugin support, letting Ernie Bot connect directly to tools like Baidu search. While it still trails OpenAI on English and broad academic tests, Baidu is pushing hard to defend its home turf.
A new survey from The Verge and Vox Media shows that only one in three Americans has tried a dedicated AI tool, with usage heavily skewed toward younger generations for tasks like brainstorming and answering questions. Yet, over 76% of respondents want government regulations and mandatory labeling for AI-generated content. Why it matters: Public curiosity is high, but people are anxious enough about disruption and extinction risks to demand rules before the tech gets away from us.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis revealed that the team is building Gemini, a flagship model designed to surpass OpenAI's GPT-4. By integrating AlphaGo-style reinforcement learning and tree search, DeepMind aims to equip the system with advanced planning and problem-solving skills, taking on ChatGPT directly.
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB just revealed that over 100,000 stolen ChatGPT credentials have surfaced on dark web marketplaces. OpenAI pushed back, clarifying that the logs came from malware on user devices rather than a platform breach. Why it matters: Stolen accounts expose stored chat logs, potentially leaking proprietary code and sensitive company secrets.
A new EPFL study found that between 33% and 46% of crowd workers on Amazon Mechanical Turk are using tools like ChatGPT to complete data annotation tasks. Training AI models on AI-generated responses risks compounding hallucinations and statistical errors over time. Basically, companies paying humans to clean up training data are getting synthetic text right back.
Director Christopher Nolan warned that AI's greatest danger is humans using the technology to dodge accountability. He argued tech giants hype AI's godlike powers and beg for regulation simply to pass the buck onto clueless lawmakers, calling the move the oldest trick in the book.
Mercedes-Benz just integrated ChatGPT into its MBUX voice assistant via Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service for drivers in the US. Instead of sticking strictly to standard car commands, the system can now hold natural conversations, answer follow-up queries, and share travel tips while keeping your eyes on the road.
ChatGPT just preached to a packed church of over 300 people in Bavaria. Created alongside theologian Jonas Simmerlein, 98% of the 40-minute service—including prayers, music, and sermons—was generated by AI and delivered by digital avatars. Attendees were split, with some praising the smooth delivery while others missed human warmth and soul.
OpenAI just rolled out its first major update to the ChatGPT iOS app, bringing native iPad support with split-screen drag-and-drop. It also integrates directly with Siri and Shortcuts, letting you trigger custom prompts with your voice or build automated multi-step workflows without touching the browser.
University of Kansas researchers just trained a machine learning classifier that accurately spots ChatGPT-generated science papers over 99% of the time, dropping to 92% at the paragraph level. The tool analyzes stylistic differences like vocabulary richness and punctuation habits that AI often misses. Why it matters: Academic publishers are desperate to catch AI slop, though small sample sizes and human light edits could still slip through.
OpenAI was just hit with what appears to be the first-ever defamation lawsuit after ChatGPT fabricated accusations against a radio host. The chatbot falsely claimed Mark Walters embezzled over $5 million from a non-profit while summarizing a legal document for a journalist. While internet platforms usually enjoy Section 230 immunity, an AI generating defamatory claims from scratch could rewrite the legal playbook.
Apple CEO Tim Cook just revealed he personally uses ChatGPT and confirmed Apple is looking at the tech closely. While excited about its promise, Cook warned about bias and misinformation, arguing that because AI moves too fast for regulation, companies must step up and police themselves.
Snapchat just rolled out My AI Snaps for Snapchat+ subscribers, letting users snap photos to the chatbot and receive AI-generated images in return. Powered by ChatGPT and GPT-4, the feature turns AI chat into visual messaging, though camera roll support and web access remain limited for now.
Instacart just rolled out Ask Instacart, a new in-app AI search tool powered by ChatGPT that answers open-ended food questions. Shoppers can ask for dinner ideas, dietary substitutes, or side dish pairings directly in the search bar, with the rollout starting in the U.S. and Canada.
A New York attorney used ChatGPT for legal research and cited six entirely hallucinated cases in a court filing. When ordered to produce the opinions, he had ChatGPT generate bogus rulings and submitted the screenshots. The federal judge has ordered a sanctions hearing for everyone involved.
Sam Altman just warned that OpenAI could cease operating in the EU if it can't comply with the upcoming AI Act. Altman pushed back on classifying general-purpose models like GPT-4 as "high risk," noting there are technical limits to compliance.
