AI
AI training is expensive: Only technology “giants” can afford it?
Researchers say data is key to creating more intelligent and capable AI systems. The article takes the example of two text generation models, Llama 3 from Meta and OLMo from the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) to illustrate. Although it has almost the same structure, Llama 3 is trained on a larger amount of […]
OpenAI discounts ChatGPT for schools and nonprofits
OpenAI is expanding access to its ChatGPT tool to schools and nonprofits. According to the announcement, OpenAI will provide a version of ChatGPT specifically for universities, with a discount program for non-profit organizations. ChatGPT for Education (ChatGPT Edu) enables universities to “securely integrate artificial intelligence (AI) for students, faculty, researchers, and campus operations.” This tool […]
Meta uses AI to summarize Facebook comments
Have you seen Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) pop up in Facebook comments lately, summarizing what people are saying? With these meetingsArguments are often “tense” on Facebook, sometimes AI summarizes absurd things. (This is not the first time Meta’s AI has appeared in the comments section. Previously, 404 Media discovered an AI pretending to be a […]
Google explains AI search results that recommend using glue on pizza
Last week, Google rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) search results to millions of test users with the goal of improving the search experience. However, instead of providing useful information, the AI came up with a series of strange results, such as advising people to apply glue on pizza to make the cheese stick or to […]
Controversy over the transparency of the new Safety Committee established by OpenAI
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has formed a new committee to oversee “critical” safety and security issues related to the company’s projects and operations. However, the move may upset tech ethics experts because OpenAI chose company insiders – including CEO Sam Altman – to join the committee instead of independent outside experts. The Safety and Security […]
Google manually removes incorrect AI answers in Search
Recently, Google’s new artificial intelligence (AI) information summary feature called AI Overview is making social networks stir because it offers strange suggestions, such as putting glue on pizza or eating stone. This messy launch caused Google to hastily turn off manual AI Overview for certain searches to avoid spreading jokes online. This is a confusing […]
Garry Tan, founder of Y Combinator: Supports AI regulation but opposes monopolies
Garry Tan, boss of Y Combinator , a famous venture capital organization, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) needs to be regulated. He supports the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developing a risk mitigation framework for AI and some content in the Biden administration’s executive order. NIST’s framework proposes principles such as AI […]
OpenAI lifts no-criticism clause for former employees
Recently, OpenAI reversed a controversial decision that forced former employees to choose between signing a permanent slander agreement or retaining their shares in the company. According to an internal newsletter seen by Techlade, OpenAI has sent notices to former and current employees. The notice said some former employees may have been required to sign a […]
Apple’s WWDC may feature AI-generated emojis in partnership with OpenAI
At WWDC 2024, Apple will officially introduce its artificial intelligence (AI) features. However, they may not be as ostentatious as what Google, Microsoft or OpenAI demonstrate. Instead, Apple plans to introduce basic AI features like converting voice recordings to text or automatically creating emojis, along with rumors of a partnership with OpenAI. According to rumors, […]
Technology giants pour capital into AI startups, potentially avoiding antitrust concerns
This week, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to witness huge investments and sky-high valuations. DeepL , an AI language translation startup, raised $300 million at a $2 billion valuation. Scale AI, a data labeling platform for machine learning models, raised $1 billion and nearly doubled its valuation to $13.8 billion. H, a French […]