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OpenAI launches new AI safety fellowship program
TechnologyBusiness Insider3d ago

OpenAI launches new AI safety fellowship program

OpenAI has announced a new safety-focused fellowship program, offering fellows up to $15,000 in AI compute per month. The announcement follows a report that questioned CEO Sam Altman's commitment to AI safety.

OpenAI Acquires TBPN Talk Show Network, Details Emerge on its Journey
TechnologymarketwatchBusiness Insiderindian-express7d ago3 sources

OpenAI Acquires TBPN Talk Show Network, Details Emerge on its Journey

AI giant OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a prominent tech industry talk show and podcast network, which grew from a niche online show to a mainstream platform. The acquisition raises questions about its future and rival companies' appearances, with OpenAI reportedly planning to discontinue its advertising business.

Culturehollywood-reporter7d ago

Tech and Finance Titans Show Renewed Interest in Media Ownership

Prominent figures like Sam Altman, Larry Ellison, and Jamie Dimon are reportedly showing a renewed obsession with media, with ventures ranging from buying favorite shows to acquiring news outlets. This trend may signal a new era of vanity media ownership among the world's most powerful individuals.

January meeting led Sam Altman to pause OpenAI ‘adult mode’ after warnings
TechnologyTimes of India24d ago

January meeting led Sam Altman to pause OpenAI ‘adult mode’ after warnings

OpenAI has delayed its proposed "adult mode" for ChatGPT following internal concerns about user safety, including emotional dependence and access by minors. Advisers warned of potential misuse and unhealthy user behavior, prompting the company to re-evaluate its age-detection systems and content boundaries before a future release.

Sam Altman Envisions AI as a Utility, Priced Per Use
TechnologyTimes of India25d ago

Sam Altman Envisions AI as a Utility, Priced Per Use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes artificial intelligence will become an abundant utility, similar to water or electricity, accessible on demand and priced per use. He foresees intelligence being sold like tokens, despite the immense costs of data centers.

Inside ChatGPT's slow-motion ad rollout
TechnologyBusiness Insider1mo ago

Inside ChatGPT's slow-motion ad rollout

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Shelby Tauber/Reuters A version of this post appears in the CMO Insider newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's weekly marketing newsletter here. OpenAI's introduction of advertising to ChatGPT was the most-anticipated industry launch since Netflix debuted its ads tier. How's it going? Slowly. The pilot began on February 9 and was initially set to finish at the end of March, with some brands promising to spend at least $200,000 to take part. Advertisers and ...

Sam Altman responds to Jensen Huang’s ‘like mad’ remark on OpenAI demand
TechnologyTimes of India1mo ago

Sam Altman responds to Jensen Huang’s ‘like mad’ remark on OpenAI demand

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed significant investments to boost OpenAI's computing power across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS. This move, described as backing a 'consequential company,' highlights Nvidia's strategic shift towards supporting AI inference. The tech giant is also reportedly developing a new processor specifically for OpenAI's needs, marking a major evolution in its business strategy.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman promises stronger ChatGPT safety measures in Canada
TechnologyTimes of India1mo ago

OpenAI’s Sam Altman promises stronger ChatGPT safety measures in Canada

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to enhance ChatGPT's safety measures in Canada, including notifying law enforcement about suspicious activity. This commitment follows a meeting with Canada's AI minister, Evan Solomon, and a prior incident where OpenAI did not alert police about a user later identified as a suspect in a fatal school shooting.

How wealthy tech leaders have prepped for a possible doomsday, from underground bunkers to gun stockpiles
TechnologyBusiness Insider1mo ago

How wealthy tech leaders have prepped for a possible doomsday, from underground bunkers to gun stockpiles

Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel are among those who have reportedly invested in some doomsday preparations. Getty Images Some tech leaders have invested in doomsday preparations, like building bunkers. Bunker company owners said interest often spikes during geopolitical conflicts, including with Iran. Here are some of the wealthiest tech leaders who are said to have invested in doomsday prep. In times of geopolitical chaos, the average person might watch a meditation video or s...

OpenAI to work with Pentagon after Anthropic dropped by Trump over company’s ethics concerns
TechnologyThe Guardianhvg1mo ago2 sources

OpenAI to work with Pentagon after Anthropic dropped by Trump over company’s ethics concerns

CEO Sam Altman claims military will not use AI product for autonomous killing systems or mass surveillance OpenAI said it had struck a deal with the Pentagon to supply AI to classified US military networks, hours after Donald Trump ordered the government to stop using the services of one of the company’s main competitors. Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, announced the move on Friday night. It came after an agreement between Anthropic, a rival AI company that runs the Claude system, and the Trump adm...

OpenClaw AI Agent Raises Security Concerns
TechnologyTimes of India1mo ago

OpenClaw AI Agent Raises Security Concerns

A new AI tool named OpenClaw, reportedly backed by Sam Altman, has emerged as a significant security concern across Silicon Valley, prompting warnings from major tech firms like Meta and Microsoft.

Tech leaders predict end of five-day workweek due to AI
TechnologyTimes of India1d ago

Tech leaders predict end of five-day workweek due to AI

Zoom CEO Eric Yuan predicts the five-day workweek is nearing its end, envisioning a future where AI agents handle routine tasks, potentially leading to a three-day workweek within five years. This aligns with sentiments from other tech leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Reiterates Claim of AGI Achievement
Technologyder-standardrzeczpospolitaTimes of India+1zerohedge17d ago4 sources

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Reiterates Claim of AGI Achievement

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has again stated his belief that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been achieved, citing the rapid progress of AI agents and their capability to perform complex tasks, a claim that continues to spark debate among scientists and industry observers.

Dell backs Sam Altman on Pentagon deal: Firms can’t control tech use by govt
TechnologyTimes of India29d ago

Dell backs Sam Altman on Pentagon deal: Firms can’t control tech use by govt

Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell echoed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's views on the Pentagon's cancellation of Anthropic's deal. Dell stated companies cannot dictate government technology use, a stance aligning with Altman's belief that Anthropic's demands complicated its Pentagon engagement. This comes as Anthropic sues the Pentagon after being labeled a supply-chain risk.

Meta just scooped up Moltbook, the viral social network for AI agents
TechnologyAPReutersBBC+25bloombergNYTwsjThe GuardianCNNcnbcDWder-standard+17 more1mo ago28 sources

Meta just scooped up Moltbook, the viral social network for AI agents

Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents to interact, with its co-founders joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs, further expanding Meta's ventures into autonomous AI software platforms and intensifying competition for AI talent.

OpenAI's Head of Robotics Resigns Over Pentagon Deal
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OpenAI's Head of Robotics Resigns Over Pentagon Deal

Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's head of robotics, has resigned from the company, citing a matter of 'principle' following OpenAI's deal with the Pentagon.

Sam Altman is stuck playing defense. It all started a week ago.
TechnologyBusiness Insiderhindu1mo ago2 sources

Sam Altman is stuck playing defense. It all started a week ago.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Kevin Wolf/AP Sam Altman and OpenAI face backlash after Pentagon deal raises ethical concerns. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejected Pentagon terms, prompting a heated response from officials. Anthropic's Claude app surged in downloads as users react to OpenAI's Pentagon deal. Days after triumphantly declaring victory and landing a big deal with the US government, Sam Altman is stuck playing defense. In an interesting twist, OpenAI's latest debacle is arguably its least ...

OpenAI Pentagon deal: Sam Altman defends contract’s safety guardrails
TechnologyReutersTimes of Indiaindian-express+1Rappler1mo ago4 sources

OpenAI Pentagon deal: Sam Altman defends contract’s safety guardrails

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended the company's deal with the Department of War, highlighting stronger safety guardrails than those Anthropic refused. Altman stated their agreement prohibits mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons, aiming to foster government-AI lab collaboration. Despite public backlash and support for Anthropic, OpenAI maintains control over its safety protocols.

Sam Altman says non-technical people can work on making AGI happen if they have taste
TechnologyBusiness Insider1mo ago

Sam Altman says non-technical people can work on making AGI happen if they have taste

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized The New York Times after its lawyers asked to see ChatGPT user logs as part of the legal discovery process. Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images Sam Altman says OpenAI is looking for people with good taste to work on AGI. And that includes people with non-tech backgrounds, Altman said. He said the best research teams are built on "taste and a real feel for where the field is headed next." Want to make big bucks in AI without a technical background...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Dismisses Space Data Centers as 'Ridiculous'
TechnologyTimes of India1mo ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Dismisses Space Data Centers as 'Ridiculous'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly criticized the concept of space data centers, labeling them 'ridiculous' due to prohibitive launch costs and unresolved cooling challenges. His comments challenge the ambitious orbital computing plans of figures like Elon Musk, Google, and Jeff Bezos.

Sam Altman says Elon Musk's idea of putting data centers in space is 'ridiculous'
TechnologyBusiness Insider1mo ago

Sam Altman says Elon Musk's idea of putting data centers in space is 'ridiculous'

OpenAI and SpaceX could have massive IPOs this year. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk's SpaceX wants to launch satellites that act as data centers into space. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said placing data centers in space isn't feasible right now. He called the idea "ridiculous" during an event in New Delhi. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman famously don't agree on much. The latest point of contention: data centers in space. Musk has made...

Stanford AI Course Features Top Tech Leaders as Guest Speakers
ScienceBusiness Insider4d ago

Stanford AI Course Features Top Tech Leaders as Guest Speakers

Stanford University's 10-week AI infrastructure course this spring is attracting significant attention due to its impressive guest speaker list. Tech luminaries such as Satya Nadella, Jensen Huang, and Sam Altman are scheduled to participate, effectively turning the class into a tech summit.

OpenAI's Acquisition of Tech Talk Show TBPN Continues to Spark Media Clones
TechnologyReutersbloombergNYT+13wsjFTThe Guardiancnbcle-figaromarketwatchBusiness Insidervariety+5 more8d ago16 sources

OpenAI's Acquisition of Tech Talk Show TBPN Continues to Spark Media Clones

OpenAI has acquired the influential tech talk show and podcast TBPN, integrating it into its strategy to foster constructive conversation about AI and AGI. The blockbuster deal is expected to popularize a new mainstream media format and inspire a wave of similar digital talk shows covering tech, advertising, and politics, with new reports confirming the exclusive details of the acquisition.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has a warning for all American technology companies
TechnologyTimes of India29d ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has a warning for all American technology companies

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned tech companies about growing US criticism of AI, citing concerns over energy consumption and job cuts. He urged faster economic adoption of AI in America to maintain its global advantage, emphasizing its potential to improve the economy and rewrite societal rules. Recent polls indicate public sentiment leans towards concern over AI's risks.

China's Central Bank Adds to Cybersecurity Warnings Amid OpenClaw AI Frenzy
Technologybloombergwsjcnbc+7SCMPnikkei-asiaTimes of Indiaindian-expresschina-dailystar-malaysiazerohedge29d ago10 sources

China's Central Bank Adds to Cybersecurity Warnings Amid OpenClaw AI Frenzy

China has restricted state-run enterprises and government agencies from using OpenClaw AI apps due to security concerns, with the central bank now adding its voice to cybersecurity warnings and caution regarding AI use in the financial sector.

Tech Oligarchs Reshape Humanity with AI
TechnologyThe Guardian1mo ago

Tech Oligarchs Reshape Humanity with AI

Today's ultra-rich tech leaders, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman, are steering the development of AI and other technologies, raising questions about who controls the future of humanity.

Anthropic Resumes Talks with Pentagon After Dispute
TechnologyNYTcnbcberlingske+4rzeczpospolitadeloTimes of Indiazerohedge1mo ago7 sources

Anthropic Resumes Talks with Pentagon After Dispute

AI company Anthropic, creator of the Claude model, is reportedly back in discussions with the Pentagon after negotiations were halted in late February following a dispute with the White House.

After signing Pentagon deal, Sam Altman to Silicon Valley: You have double standards
TechnologyTimes of India1mo ago

After signing Pentagon deal, Sam Altman to Silicon Valley: You have double standards

OpenAI has secured a contract with the Department of War for classified network deployment, following a period of intense scrutiny. CEO Sam Altman defended the move, emphasizing long-standing discussions and the need to support the government's mission. He also criticized tech giants for demanding government action against China while refusing to assist, highlighting a perceived double standard.

Judge dismisses xAI's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of poaching workers to steal trade secrets
TechnologyBusiness Insiderhindu1mo ago2 sources

Judge dismisses xAI's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of poaching workers to steal trade secrets

Sam Altman (left) and Elon Musk (right) have taken their legal battle to the court of public opinion, trading barbs in posts on X. Getty Images Elon Musk's xAI accused OpenAI of poaching employees for trade secrets. A California judge granted OpenAI's motion to dismiss. Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have been embroiled in a growing legal feud. A California federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, accusing OpenAI of poaching staff to steal trade secrets....

Internet slams Sam Altman over his 'reminder' to everyone that humans use a lot of energy
TechnologycnbcTimes of India1mo ago2 sources

Internet slams Sam Altman over his 'reminder' to everyone that humans use a lot of energy

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked debate by downplaying AI's environmental impact, comparing training costs to human development. He argued that once trained, AI queries are more energy-efficient than humans answering questions. Critics, however, decried his analogy as dehumanizing, viewing humans as mere biological processors and potentially justifying AI's superiority over human flourishing.