OpenAI boardroom coup defeated, Sam Altman returning as CEO
The OpenAI boardroom coup, which saw CEO Sam Altman fired as CEO, and co-founder Greg Brockman removed from the board, has been defeated. Sam Altman is now being reinstated as CEO. The drama at the ChatGPT developer isn’t entirely over, however......»»
OpenAI training its next major AI model, forms new safety committee
GPT-5 might be farther off than we thought, but OpenAI wants to make sure it is safe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, OpenAI announced the formation of a new "Safety and Security Committee" to oversee risk mana.....»»
3 big ChatGPT developments that have made me lose trust in OpenAI
I thought OpenAI’s GPT-4o demos were incredible, as the new model gives ChatGPT a massive upgrade over competitors. Google demoed similar multimodal assistant features for … The post 3 big ChatGPT developments that have made me lose trust.....»»
Utah man declined $100K offer to travel to Congo on "security job" that was covert coup attempt
Utah man declined $100K offer to travel to Congo on "security job" that was covert coup attempt.....»»
How to skip the ChatGPT for Mac waitlist and get access now
OpenAI launched its native ChatGPT Mac app this month alongside GPT-4o. But while anyone can install the Mac app, your account will need to be invited to early access – unless you use this workaround. Here’s how it works. more….....»»
OpenAI backpedals on scandalous tactic to silence former employees
OpenAI releases employees from evil exit agreement in staff-wide memo. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (credit: JASON REDMOND / Contributor | AFP) Former and current OpenAI employees received a memo this week that the A.....»»
Apple Shortcuts and ChatGPT for Mac
OpenAI recently launched their official ChatGPT app for the Mac (before Windows). The macOS app brings most of the functionality from the iPhone version to the desktop — no web browser needed. more….....»»
Sky voice actor says nobody ever compared her to ScarJo before OpenAI drama
OpenAI’s feud with Scarlett Johansson could cost Hollywood AI deals. Enlarge / Scarlett Johansson attends the Golden Heart Awards in 2023. (credit: Sean Zanni / Contributor | Patrick McMullan) OpenAI is sticking to its.....»»
OpenAI strikes major deal with News Corp to boost ChatGPT
OpenAI has struck a major deal with News Corps for content to train its AI models, the companies announced on Wednesday......»»
Does the M4 iPad Pro have a mysterious sensor in the rear camera? Here’s the answer
Apple this month announced a , which comes with the M4 chip and a slimmer design. However, the company has quietly removed the ultra-wide lens from the rear camera, returning to a single wide lens and LiDAR scanner. But some customers have noticed an.....»»
Apple says iOS 17.5.1 fixes ‘rare’ bug that caused deleted photos to return
Apple has released iOS 17.5.1 for iPhone. The software update specifically addresses the issue with deleted photos reportedly returning after updating to iOS 17.5. While the bug is certainly alarming, it’s important to note that Apple does not a.....»»
Scarlett Johansson says Altman insinuated that AI soundalike was intentional
OpenAI pauses use of "Sky" voice after threat of legal action. Enlarge / Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix attend Her premiere during the 8th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 10, 2013, in Rome,.....»»
OpenAI on the defensive after multiple PR setbacks in one week
Sexy voices, departing employees, and NDA rumors have challenged the AI company. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards | Getty Images) Since the launch of its latest AI language model, GPT-4o, OpenAI has found itself on the defe.....»»
OpenAI pauses ChatGPT-4o voice that fans said ripped off Scarlett Johansson
"Sky’s voice is not an imitation of Scarlett Johansson," OpenAI insists. Enlarge / Scarlett Johansson and Joaquin Phoenix attend Her premiere during the 8th Rome Film Festival at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 10, 20.....»»
GPT-4o, Bumble Fumbles, and Subtle Asian news
From OpenAI's GPT-4o to Bumble's anti-celibacy ads, host Josh Burstein takes us on a comedic journey through the week's top stories......»»
Reddit"s deal with OpenAI is confirmed. Here"s what it means for your posts and comments.
Reddit and OpenAI have confirmed a new deal which will mean ChatGPT can be trained using the platform's content. So what does that mean for your posts and comments? A few months back, reports emerged that Reddit had signed a $60 million deal wi.....»»
You can now create interactive charts with GPT-4o — how to access with ChatGPT
A new ChatGPT update means you'll be able to add charts and tables directly to the chatbot. ChatGPT, underpinned with GPT-4o, just got a little more useful for people who like doing stuff with charts.OpenAI announced in a blog post that paying.....»»
One of OpenAI"s safety leaders quit on Tuesday. He just explained why.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, OpenAI co-head of alignment Jan Leike gave the public some hints as to why he left. OpenAI is famously not all that open. Dazzling, cutting-edge AI products emerge without warning, generat.....»»
Microsoft Build 2024: How to watch
Microsoft Build 2024: How to watch Feeling overloaded with AI announcements? Sorry, but it's tech developer conference season and Microsoft Build is next.Microsoft's annual developer conference is following on the heels of Google I/O and OpenAI.....»»
"The future is going to be harder than the past": OpenAI"s Altman and Brock address high-profile resignation
OpenAI's co-head of its superalignment team resigned this week. Its CEO and president responded. This week, OpenAI's co-head of the "superalignment" team (which overlooks the company's safety issues), Jan Leike, resigned. In a thread on X (form.....»»
What happened to OpenAI’s long-term AI risk team?
Former team members have either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) In July last year, OpenAI announced the formation of a new research team that would prepare for the adv.....»»