Daily AI NEWS - May 25, 2024
AI, Privacy, and Partnerships

Concerns about AI and privacy are intensifying as technology companies push the boundaries. OpenAI is under scrutiny for its treatment of departing employees, with leaked documents revealing pressure tactics on equity, despite CEO Sam Altman's reassurances. Notably, OpenAI has announced it will remove nondisparagement clauses from its exit paperwork.

Microsoft is also in the spotlight as its new Recall feature in Microsoft Copilot is being investigated by the UK's Information Commissioner’s Office for potential privacy threats. Elon Musk added to the controversy by criticizing the feature, likening it to a Black Mirror episode.

In other developments, OpenAI has inked a significant partnership with News Corp to enhance ChatGPT, despite ongoing privacy and ethics concerns surrounding AI technologies.

Meta and Google are offering Hollywood studios millions of dollars to strike licensing deals aimed at enhancing their AI-generated video models, as reported by Bloomberg. These deals involve “tens of millions” in potential investments from the tech giants.

The OpenAI–Scarlett Johansson case highlights concerns over AI-generated voices, emphasizing the legal and ethical implications of voice ownership. CNET reports on the urgent need for regulations to protect individual rights in the age of AI.

Naughty Dog’s co-head Neil Druckmann discusses AI's potential to “revolutionize” content creation, anticipating significant changes in the creative process. Additionally, the Schumacher family was awarded €200,000 compensation from a German magazine over an AI-generated interview, illustrating legal challenges in AI journalism. Meanwhile, OpenAI has entered a multi-year partnership with News Corp to enhance ChatGPT, further underscoring AI’s growing influence.

A recent study reveals that ChatGPT answers programming questions incorrectly 52% of the time. This raises concerns about the reliability of AI as work tools, despite their portrayal as revolutionary aids to efficiency.

Google's recent attempts to integrate AI into their search results have been met with frustration. Users can disable AI features with a ‘udm=14’ trick to avoid misleading or dangerous advice, highlighting the current shortcomings of AI search capabilities.

Former Reddit CEO Yishan Wong criticizes tech giants for launching subpar products due to an obsession with AI competition, further emphasizing the rushed and often flawed nature of current AI applications.

Microsoft is leaning even more into AI with its Copilot+ initiative, introducing new standards for PCs equipped with powerful neural processing units (NPUs). This move is likened to Apple’s architectural shift and could redefine Windows.

Microsoft's AI research shows promising results in creating pocket-sized models capable of running on phones and laptops without major compromises. This innovation could lead to new use cases for AI technology.

In an interview, CEO Satya Nadella talked about the dual nature of the company's partnership with OpenAI, emphasizing that both collaboration and competition are integral elements. Meanwhile, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is investigating potential privacy threats posed by the Recall feature in Microsoft Copilot. This feature allows for screen grabbing functionalities. Industry experts believe Copilot+ could significantly reshape enterprise computing.

Advances in AI services are making headlines with significant developments across various sectors. OpenAI announced the forthcoming release of its ChatGPT app for Mac, aiming to enhance user experience with desktop convenience. The initial rollout is already available to select ChatGPT Plus subscribers.

In the realm of education, Microsoft has partnered with Khan Academy to make their AI teaching tool, Khanmigo, accessible for free to teachers, democratizing AI-enhanced learning. Meanwhile, Amazon has introduced its first EU quantum computing service via IQM's 20-qubit QPU, expanding the horizon of AI applications in quantum research.