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Meta supports Elon Musk in blocking OpenAI's conversion to for-profit, citing seismic implications. Musk and Meta are competitors in the AI market, with Musk taking legal action against OpenAI. OpenAI argues Musk should compete in the marketplace, not the courtroom.

Meta supports Elon Musk's efforts to block OpenAI's conversion to for-profit, citing seismic implications for Silicon Valley. Musk and Meta are competitors in the AI market, with Musk taking legal action. OpenAI accuses Musk of competing in the courtroom instead of the marketplace.

Meta sent a letter urging California's attorney general to block OpenAI from converting to a for-profit company, claiming it would be unethical. OpenAI denies wrongdoing and says any potential restructuring would benefit its nonprofit mission.

World models, inspired by human mental models, aim to improve AI's understanding of the world. These models could lead to advancements in video generation, forecasting, planning, and even help robots develop awareness and decision-making abilities. Challenges such as compute power, biases, and lack of training data remain.

After being scared by discussions with government officials on AI regulation, investor Marc Andreessen endorsed Trump. Biden's AI executive order was seen as less drastic. Trump's administration shows a friendlier stance towards AI startups.

Klarna CEO claims AI is replacing human workers, but company is still hiring for essential roles. Despite reducing workforce, not all jobs can be replaced by AI. CEO's statements may be aimed at impressing investors ahead of IPO.

AI labs are racing to develop reasoning models, aiming to solve harder problems in generative AI. However, concerns about cost, performance limitations, and lack of transparency loom as the industry pushes forward in this new era of AI innovation.

The US has indicted North Koreans for a fake IT worker scheme, file-sharing firm Cleo warns customers of a vulnerability, and more cybersecurity news.

Big tech companies like Apple and Google launched new AI tools this week. Apple introduced Genmoji and ChatGPT integration, OpenAI released Sora AI video generator, and Google unveiled Deep Research feature. These tools can enhance texting, content generation, and research capabilities.

A pioneering AI camera in Devon and Cornwall can detect impaired drivers by alcohol or drugs, aiding police in conducting roadside tests to prevent accidents. The trial aims to enhance road safety and reduce fatalities.

Former OpenAI researcher, Suchir Balaji, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment in a suicide. He raised concerns about alleged copyright violations by OpenAI and the impact of AI on creators. OpenAI confirmed his death and expressed condolences. Balaji believed chatbots like ChatGPT would harm content creators. Legal disputes with publishers continue. If you need help, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Meta Platforms, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is urging the California Attorney General to block OpenAI's shift to for-profit status, citing concerns of asset reappropriation. Elon Musk is also involved in the battle against OpenAI.

Ilya Sutskever discussed superintelligent AI at NeurIPS, predicting it will be agentic, self-aware, and possibly seek rights. He founded Safe Superintelligence lab, raising $1 billion for general AI safety.

Ilya Sutskever, former OpenAI chief scientist, predicts the end of traditional AI training due to peak data. Future AI will be agentic, reasoning, and unpredictable, with potential for coexistence with humans.

Former OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco apartment, ruled as suicide by the Chief Medical Examiner. Balaji had raised concerns about OpenAI breaking copyright law before quitting the company due to his belief that AI technology would cause harm.

BBC has filed a complaint with Apple over AI-generated fake news notifications on iPhones falsely claiming the New York gunman committed suicide. The BBC emphasized the importance of trustworthy information and journalism. Similar incidents also occurred with the New York Times.

Telegram has removed 15.4 million harmful groups and channels in 2024 with AI moderation tools after founder's arrest in France. Pavel Durov faces charges over content on the platform.

OpenAI reveals emails and legal filings showing Elon Musk wanted it to become a for-profit with him as CEO in 2017. Musk's lawsuit dropped after previous blog post, OpenAI now provides more evidence to support their claims.

OpenAI introduces "Projects" feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to organize tasks, set instructions, and track progress efficiently. Available for Pro, Plus, and Teams users now, with rollout to free users and others in the future.

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