Apple just banned employees from using ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot over concerns that confidential code or project data could be leaked or sucked into model training. Even with chat history turned off, OpenAI keeps conversations for 30 days. Apple now joins the likes of JPMorgan and Amazon in locking down generative AI on the job.
OpenAI just launched the official ChatGPT app for iOS, bringing the chatbot straight to mobile. The free app syncs conversation history across devices and integrates Whisper for voice input. It is rolling out first to US users, with broader international availability and an Android version coming soon.
A Texas college professor gave zero marks to over half his graduating class after pasting their essays into ChatGPT, which falsely claimed it had generated them. ChatGPT was never built to detect AI content, forcing the university to step in and confirm no students would actually fail or lose their diplomas.
OpenAI is now going after developers who put "GPT" in their domain names. A developer revealed on Hacker News that brand protection firm BrandShield sent a takedown notice over an unused domain containing "GPT". OpenAI warns that putting model names directly in site titles or URLs risks confusing consumers, meaning projects can only use phrases like "Powered by GPT".
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just called for strict government regulation in a Senate hearing. He proposed a licensing and registration system for powerful AI models, alongside mandatory safety evaluations before release. It is a proactive push by OpenAI to shape the emerging legal playbook.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just pushed back against Elon Musk's claim that Microsoft controls OpenAI through its multibillion-dollar investment. Nadella clarified that Microsoft only holds a non-controlling interest and commercial partnership, while a non-profit board steers the startup. He added that smaller players still have plenty of room to take on tech giants.
Elon Musk just claimed in a CNBC interview that he is the reason OpenAI exists, arguing he came up with the name, recruited key talent, and invested roughly $50 million. Musk also warned that the startup no longer prioritizes AI safety and is effectively controlled by Microsoft, an assertion Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella strongly denied.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just testified before a Senate subcommittee for the first time, urging lawmakers to create dedicated regulatory agencies and licensing systems for advanced AI models. Senators pledged not to repeat the past mistakes made with social media, praising Altman's cooperative stance as night and day compared to other Big Tech executives.
OpenAI is preparing to release a new open-source language model to the public, according to The Information. However, don't expect a free rival to ChatGPT: the report notes that the upcoming model is unlikely to compete directly with its flagship GPT lineup.
OpenAI just opened up web browsing and over 70 third-party plugins to all ChatGPT Plus subscribers as the feature enters public beta. Users can delegate tasks across travel, shopping, and PDF analysis, running up to three plugins simultaneously in a single chat. It essentially gives ChatGPT live internet access and external app hooks.
Google just unveiled its next-gen PaLM 2 language model at I/O, powering the newly updated Bard and serving as the foundation for the company's latest AI updates. Instead of chasing pure parameter scale, PaLM 2 sharpens logic, math, and support for over 100 languages. It also spawns specialized variants like Codey and Med-PaLM 2, plus a mobile version hitting 20 tokens per second.
Geoffrey Hinton just warned that artificial intelligence poses an existential risk that could end up being more urgent to humanity than climate change. Unlike global warming, where the fix is simply stopping carbon emissions, Hinton argued that no one currently knows how to control advanced AI. While calling proposals for a development pause completely unrealistic, he stressed that massive resources must be poured into finding solutions immediately.
OpenAI just open-sourced Shap-E, a generative model that turns text prompts into textured 3D meshes and NeRFs in a matter of seconds. Available on GitHub with weights and inference code, it converges faster and outpaces Point-E, though complex multi-attribute prompts still present a challenge.
Amazon is working to give Alexa a generative AI makeover using its own internal large language models, according to leaked documents. The upgraded voice assistant aims to move beyond simple database queries to spin up personalized bedtime stories from toys in view and track down TV shows from vague descriptions. Why it matters: After heavy hardware layoffs, Amazon is betting that conversational AI can finally make Alexa proactive and profitable.
A leaked internal memo from a Google researcher claims that neither Google nor OpenAI has a moat against open source. The document argues that open-source contributors are out-innovating tech giants using efficient methods like LoRA and cheap compute. Why it matters: The era of relying solely on massive closed models may be ending as fast, nimble, community-driven alternatives close the gap.
Microsoft just moved the AI-powered Bing and Edge into Open Preview, completely dropping the waitlist so anyone with a Microsoft account can jump in. The update brings chat history, export options, 100+ language image generation, and third-party plugins like OpenTable and Wolfram|Alpha. It marks Bing's shift from a search engine into an action-oriented platform.
Hollywood screenwriters just walked off the job, with artificial intelligence sitting right at the center of the dispute. The Writers Guild of America proposed strict bans on studios using AI to write scripts or train models, but studios countered with an offer of mere annual check-ins. Why it matters: Writers fear studios will use AI to churn out cheap first drafts and hire humans at bargain rates to polish the mess.
Digital artist Rhett Dashwood just turned a $69 budget and zero coding experience into a $50M meme coin called $TURBO using GPT-4. The AI guided the tokenomics, drafted the white paper, and wrote the Solidity smart contracts, while Midjourney generated the mascot. It serves as a wild proof of concept for non-technical creators building projects with AI.
Inflection AI just launched Pi, an AI chatbot built to feel more like a supportive, witty conversational partner than an automated work tool. Founded by DeepMind and LinkedIn veterans, the startup explicitly designed Pi to avoid coding or essay generation, focusing purely on day-to-day dialogue and high emotional intelligence. Why it matters: as the race heats up around workplace productivity bots, Pi is betting that people really want an empathetic sounding board that constantly reminds them it's actually an AI.
Vice President Kamala Harris is summoning the CEOs of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to the White House this Thursday for a frank discussion on AI risks. Top administration officials will push for guardrails and ethical standards to mitigate potential fallout. Basically, Washington wants proof that these models are safe before they are unleashed to the wider public.
