Meta's Imagine AI image generator makes the same kind of historical gaffes that caused Google to stop all generation of images of humans in its Gemini chatbot two weeks ago.
Why it matters: AI makers are trying to counter biases and stereotyping in the data they used to train their models by turning up the "diversity" dial — but they're over-correcting and producing problematic results.
OpenAI's top executives rejected several claims Elon Musk has made in a lawsuit — insisting in a Friday memo to staff, seen by Axios, that the company remains independent, committed to benefiting humanity and has yet to achieve artificial general intelligence in its products.
What they're saying: "[Musk's] allegations — including claims that GPT-4 is an AGI, that open-sourcing our technology is the key to the mission and that we are a de facto subsidiary of Microsoft — do not reflect the reality of our work or mission," chief strategy officer Jason Kwon said in a memo to employees seen by Axios.
The U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand warned Thursday that hackers have continued to find ways to exploit security flaws in widely used Ivanti products.
Why it matters: In their espionage campaigns, suspected Chinese hackers have been targeting Ivanti's flaws.
A ransomware attack targeting a popular insurance billing service has prevented some patients nationwide from receiving medications for nearly 10 days.
Why it matters: Patients told Axios they haven't been able to receive medications needed to treat diabetes, migraines and other chronic conditions.
Elon Musk filed a lawsuit Thursday against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they have abandoned the company's founding agreement to pursue AI research for the good of humanity rather than profit.
Why it matters: This latest twist in a long feud between the two influential figures comes as a generative AI revolution kicked off by OpenAI's ChatGPT is sweeping through the world — and many of the technology's creators continue to warn of its perils.
For the first time, the number of international patents filed from inventors in China has surpassed applications from the U.S., according to a new report.
Why it matters: Patent data is a key indicator of science and technology prowess — and the economic and national security strength that come with it.
The days of spending hours using AI chatbots uninterrupted by ads could soon end, as both startups and big companies eye the nascent market as a big opportunity.
Why it matters: Creating and operating AI chatbots can be expensive and advertising is one idea for making them profitable.
Jack Douglas Teixeira, the Air National guardsman accused of leaking highly classified Pentagon documents to the online gaming service Discord, is expected to plead guilty in a Boston court on Monday.
The big picture: Teixeira, of North Dighton, Massachusetts, is accused of leaking materials including revelations about the U.S. government's relations with its adversaries and allies, such as its efforts to gather intelligence on Ukraine's government, Russia and allies Israel and South Korea.
Generative AI tools can not only help you write a speech — they can help you deliver it with confidence.
Why it matters: Two out of three people are terrified of public speaking, and artificial intelligence-powered tools like Yoodli are looking to ease these oratory woes.
Internal communications at OpenAI — including those of its CEO, Sam Altman — are being reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to determine whether the company's investors were misled during last November's boardroom crisis, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Why it matters: OpenAI is now valued at more than $80 billion, and its governance has also attracted the scrutiny of antitrust regulators in the U.S. and Europe.
Ford electric vehicle owners can now order a free adapter to charge their cars at most Tesla Superchargers.
Why it matters: Supercharger access effectively doubles the number of fast-charging stations available to non-Tesla owners, potentially relieving a big pain point for EV buyers.
Paris-based Mistral — a nine-month-old startup with only a few dozen employees — is corralling enough investment and attention, including a high-profile Microsoft partnership, to put it in the top tier of AI companies globally.
Why it matters: Mistral is much younger than OpenAI, yet the French company's top model already rivals GPT-4's performance in accuracy and common sense reasoning.
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