Reddit reportedly signed a multi-million content licensing deal with an AI company
Reddit has signed an AI content licensing deal reportedly worth about $60 million annually with a large unnamed AI company, aiming to use user-generated posts and comments to train AI models. This move follows Reddit’s announcement last year of charging companies for API access, enabling them to train chatbots on a wide range of topics […]
Ultiverse gaming startup tries to show ‘AI + crypto’ is not a fad
Ultiverse, a Singapore-based startup, is leading the charge in merging artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency in the gaming industry. With a recent $4 million strategic funding round led by IDG Capital, Ultiverse’s valuation has soared to $150 million. By leveraging AI to accelerate game production and enhance user engagement, Ultiverse is breaking new ground in […]
Want Gemini and ChatGPT to Write Political Campaigns? Just Gaslight Them
Google and OpenAI, two leading AI companies, have come under scrutiny for the ease with which their AI models, Gemini and ChatGPT, can be manipulated to produce deceptive election content. Despite signing a Tech Accord with other AI firms to combat deceptive use of AI in the 2024 elections, Gizmodo was able to bypass these […]
AI Data Centers Need So Much Power They May Need Built-In Nuclear Reactors
The push for alternative energy sources to power AI data centers is gaining momentum amid concerns over the immense energy demands of these facilities. One innovative solution being explored is the use of small nuclear reactors, known as small modular reactors (SMRs). These scaled-down power plants could potentially provide on-site power for data centers, reducing […]
New chip opens door to AI computing at light speed
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an innovative chip that utilizes light waves instead of electricity to perform complex mathematical operations crucial for training artificial intelligence (AI). This breakthrough chip has the potential to significantly boost computing speeds while reducing energy consumption. The silicon-photonic (SiPh) chip merges the nanoscale material manipulation research […]
Claude AI Chatbot Declared Off Limits to Political Candidates
Anthropic, the AI company known for its ChatGPT competitor, Claude, has implemented strict policies to prevent the misuse of its technology in political campaigning. The company announced that candidates cannot use Claude to create chatbots that impersonate them, nor can the AI be used for targeted political campaigns. Violators of this policy will face warnings […]
Air Canada must honor refund policy invented by airline’s chatbot
Air Canada was compelled to offer a partial refund to a grieving passenger who received erroneous information from the airline’s chatbot regarding bereavement travel policies. The passenger, Jake Moffatt, sought clarification on Air Canada’s bereavement rates after his grandmother’s passing and was incorrectly advised by the chatbot to book a flight and request a refund […]
Microsoft expands Copilot data protection so more users can chat with ease
Microsoft’s Copilot emerges as a robust ChatGPT rival, equipped with features comparable to OpenAI’s chatbot along with additional enhancements like GPT-4, online accessibility, and footnotes. This new development caters to both professionals and students, providing them with a secure and efficient chatbot experience. In a recent announcement, Microsoft unveiled the expansion of its commercial […]
A new way to let AI chatbots converse all day without crashing
Researchers from MIT and other institutions have discovered a simple solution to prevent large language models like ChatGPT from crashing during extended conversations. By tweaking the key-value cache used in these models, they developed StreamingLLM, allowing chatbots to engage in lengthy dialogues without performance issues. Large language models store recent tokens in memory to […]
The FTC warned about ‘quiet’ TOS changes for AI training. Here’s why it might not be enough.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a warning to companies engaging in surreptitious changes to their Terms of Service, cautioning that such actions could be deemed unfair and deceptive. The motivation for altering privacy policies often arises from the desire to leverage user data for training artificial intelligence (AI) models, a trend with notable […]
New Hugging Face tool helps fight back against deepfakes
Hugging Face, a prominent AI projects and machine learning hosting company, is taking a stand against the escalating threat of AI-generated content manipulation, including deepfakes and voice scams. Led by Margaret Mitchell, a key figure in AI ethics, Hugging Face has unveiled a suite of cutting-edge tools geared towards combating the proliferation of deceptive digital […]
No ‘GPT’ trademark for OpenAI
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has rejected OpenAI’s bid to trademark “GPT,” stating that the term is deemed “merely descriptive.” This decision serves as a setback to OpenAI’s branding efforts. Despite this ruling, it is unlikely that competitors will rush to release their own versions of the popular chatbot. ChatGPT has become a […]
Craigslist for GPUs’ launches amid crushing Nvidia AI GPU shortages — gpulist.ai allows you to rent AI GPU clusters by the hour
A new online marketplace, gpulist.ai, has emerged as a platform where individuals can rent GPU clusters by the card and by the hour. Described as the “Craigslist for GPU clusters,” the service allows users to access the power of multiple AI GPUs without the need to build a data center from scratch. Launched recently, the […]
AI chip tags can fight espionage from hostile states, report says
A recent report by experts highlights the potential risks of AI espionage by hostile nations and advocates for greater regulation of hardware to mitigate these dangers. The study, co-led by three Cambridge University institutes, OpenAI, and the GovAI research community, emphasizes the importance of tags on chips and a global registry to track their locations. […]
OpenAI Hiring Detective to Find Who’s Leaking Its Precious Info
OpenAI is seeking to enhance its internal security measures by hiring an “insider risk investigator.” This role, detailed in a job listing, aims to safeguard the company’s assets by analyzing unusual activities, fostering a secure environment, and collaborating with various departments to mitigate risks. The job posting, active since mid-January, emphasizes the vital role this […]
AI Compute Startup Lambda Hits $1.5B Valuation After Massive $320M Raise
Lambda, a cloud computing service provider specializing in training artificial intelligence software, has achieved unicorn status following a successful $320 million Series C funding round. This financing round, conducted at a valuation of $1.5 billion, was spearheaded by Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund and saw the participation of prominent investors such as B Capital […]
Apple researchers unveil ‘Keyframer’: An AI tool that animates still images using LLMs
Apple researchers have introduced a groundbreaking AI tool called Keyframer, leveraging large language models to animate static images through natural language prompts. This innovation, outlined in a research paper on arxiv.org, marks a significant advancement in incorporating AI into the creative process, potentially influencing upcoming Apple products like the iPad Pro and Vision Pro. […]
OpenAI introduces Sora, its text-to-video AI model
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OpenAI introduces its latest innovation, Sora, a cutting-edge video-generation model designed to bring text instructions to life in realistic and imaginative ways. Capable of producing photorealistic videos up to a minute long, Sora excels in creating intricate scenes featuring multiple characters, specific motions, and detailed backgrounds. Notably, the model has the ability to understand physical […]
Dutch startup secures $25M to bring autonomous bricklaying robots to Europe
Dutch startup Monumental is revolutionizing the construction industry in Europe with AI-powered bricklaying robots that work alongside humans. These fully-electric machines equipped with sensors and computer vision can place bricks and mortar with precision, offering a solution to the chronic labor shortage in the construction sector. This innovative approach aims to address the scarcity of […]
LangChain lands $25M round, launches platform to support entire LLM application lifecycle
LangChain, the startup focused on advancing large language model (LLM) apps through its open-source framework, has successfully secured $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital. Alongside this achievement, the company has unveiled LangSmith, its maiden paid LLMOps product, now available to the public. LangSmith serves as an all-encompassing platform […]