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⚔️ Open AI vs New York Times
💡 OpenAI acquires Global Illumination
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OpenAI, the creators behind the ChatGPT, are reportedly caught in escalating tensions with The New York Times (NYT). The leading newspaper is contemplating legal action over intellectual property concerns, says NPR.
Key Points:
Licensing Talks: OpenAI has been in discussions with various media firms, including NYT, about potential licensing deals.
Rise of Chatbots: Media giants express concern that AI chatbots, trained on their articles, might divert readers from traditional news sources.
Competition Alert: The NYT believes ChatGPT could overshadow their journalists by generating text based on their original reporting.
Legal Moves: The newspaper's ongoing negotiations with OpenAI have strained, prompting the exploration of potential legal avenues.
Uncertain Ground: It remains undetermined if OpenAI used NYT articles for ChatGPT training. However, legal implications could be severe if deemed copyright violations.
OpenAI has made a game-changing move by acquiring the New York-based AI design studio Global Illumination. This acquisition is set to revolutionize the AI-powered creative tools, infrastructure, and digital experiences landscape.
Key Points:
Strategic Move: OpenAI's first public acquisition, aimed at reshaping AI-powered creative tools and digital experiences.
Powerful Synergy: Global Illumination's prowess in AI-driven creative solutions aligns perfectly with OpenAI's vision of pushing the boundaries of AI.
Art Meets AI: This acquisition heralds a new era of AI-powered artistry and design, merging talent, innovation, and creativity.
Implications: While deal specifics are under wraps, the acquisition is expected to drive advancements within both companies and across the broader AI landscape.
Quick Hits
Meta to launch free code-generating AI model to rival OpenAI's Codex.
Venture capital firm a16z has launched an open-source project that lets you simulate a Sims-like virtual world with AI agents that follow their own motivations and make decisions.
Stability AI introduces StableChat, a research preview of a conversational AI assistant similar to ChatGPT or Claude.
Dialpad launches DialpadGPT a generative AI model trained on 5 years of proprietary conversational data to automate customer service, sales, and recruiting tasks.
Buildbox introduces StoryGames.AI, a tool that uses AI to help creators build game narratives.
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Funding Friday
It’s another Friday, and money has not stopped flowing into AI, so let’s look at some of the big hitters from this week.
