Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI was initially built with the goal of developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to benefit humanity, but has since been transformed into a for-profit entity. Musk had previously warned Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about OpenAI's potential threat, stating it would "eat Microsoft alive." In response, Musk is promoting his own Grok AI chatbot by making its photo and video generator feature free and offering access to new models.
NTT Data's agile supply chain solution, powered by a blend of traditional AI, agentic AI, and its proprietary Syntphony Autonomous Supply Chain platform, enables intelligent agents to handle repetitive processes, reducing decision pressure and easing employees' workloads. Mr Lombard emphasized the importance of secure and ethical AI implementation, citing regulatory uncertainty as a challenge. NTT Data's unified cybersecurity strategy covers 15 standardised technology domains, incorporating threat intelligence, compliance measures, and emerging tools like post-quantum cryptography. The company deploys new AI tools internally before rolling them out to clients, allowing for validation of governance, security, and performance in real-world conditions.
Chinese authorities have sent notices to various firms discouraging the use of Nvidia's H20 semiconductors for government or national security-related work due to concerns over potential security risks. Nvidia has denied having backdoors in its products, while China advises companies to shift towards local alternatives as part of a broader effort to enhance national security and reduce reliance on foreign technology. The dispute between Nvidia and China over intellectual property rights regarding Huawei's 5G equipment has significant implications for global trade and security, sparking tensions between the US and China.
Bloomberg Law has published an article highlighting the risks of using generative AI tools, citing concerns over waiver of attorney-client privilege and potential training gaps among lawyers. CEO Sam Altman from OpenAI Inc stated that there is no legal confidentiality for conversations with these tools, sparking debate among legal leaders worldwide about the implications of AI on lawyer-client relationships.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has outlined plans to enhance the performance and reliability of its ChatGPT chatbot, amid growing concerns from paying customers who are threatening to cancel their subscriptions. The company aims to improve the model's accuracy, reduce errors, and increase its overall capabilities. This move comes as users express frustration with the bot's limitations, particularly in handling complex conversations and providing accurate information.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned that some AI-powered pricing algorithms used by companies like RealPage may be vulnerable to antitrust risks, potentially leading to private lawsuits and regulatory action. The DOJ is concerned about the use of these algorithms in price-fixing cases, citing examples such as a recent case involving RealPage. To mitigate this risk, businesses must implement basic safeguards when deploying pricing algorithms, despite the threat of lawsuits.
Skywork AI has released Matrix-3D, a cutting-edge technology that generates freely explorable 3D scenes from text and image inputs. The model achieves state-of-the-art performance on panoramic video benchmark datasets and demonstrates industry-leading precision in camera motion control. This open-source release is part of Skywork's strategic commitment to pioneering and open-sourcing advanced AI solutions, with the goal of accelerating global advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Speciale Invest plans to invest $69 million over four years in early-stage startups, including those in artificial intelligence and space technology, as part of India's efforts to become a "self-reliant" manufacturing hub. The venture capital firm, founded in 2017, has previously backed ePlane Company and Agnikul Cosmos, which launched India's second privately-built rocket last year.
Singapore University of Social Sciences' Associate Professor (Practice) Terence Ho emphasizes that recognizing human uniqueness should encourage individuals and employers to invest in human skills, competencies, and subject matter expertise to ensure AI augmentation rather than undermining human capability.