Day: January 16, 2024

OpenAI announces team to build ‘crowdsourced’ governance ideas into its models

OpenAI, a leading AI startup, has announced the formation of a Collective Alignment team to gather and incorporate public input on its AI models’ behaviors. This move aims to ensure that OpenAI’s future AI models align with the values of humanity. The team is an extension of OpenAI’s democratic inputs program, which awards grants […]

January 16, 2024

25 Percent of CEOs Plan to Replace Human Workers With AI This Year

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and a survey of CEOs revealed that a quarter of CEOs intend to cut their headcounts by at least five percent “due to generative AI,” as per a press release from PwC. The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned based on the organization’s […]

January 16, 2024

Tokyo startup Sakana AI lands $30M to forge new path with compact AI models

Sakana, a rising star in the AI startup universe, has just reeled in a $30 million in seed funding from an all-star lineup of investors. The young Tokyo-based company, co-founded by former Google engineers David Ha and Llion Jones, is making waves with its unconventional, nature-inspired approach to AI model development. The team aims to […]

January 16, 2024

AI “Black Box” placed in more hospital operating rooms to improve safety

In a world where technology continues to play a significant role in various industries, hospitals are increasingly adopting AI-powered surveillance technology to usher in a new era of safety and efficiency within operating rooms. This advanced technology is designed to collect audio, video, patient vital signs, and other surgical data, thus providing crucial insights and […]

January 16, 2024

Final Fantasy’ Maker Square Enix’s Next Big Game Features AI Art

Video game giant Square Enix has confirmed the use of AI-generated art in its upcoming game, Foamstars. The AI was used to create in-game album covers for the music featured in the Foamstars soundtrack. The game, a 4v4 shooter-style developed for the PlayStation, allows players to wield foam-firing guns and build terrain on-the-fly. The use […]