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☆ Apple looks kind of ridiculous right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Apple, though, has kept pretty quiet about its own AI ambitions so far — and it's increasingly obvious. "The buzz around AI, and specifically GenAI, has been so deafening that Apple is noticeable by omission," Dipanjan Chatterjee, vice president and principal analyst at Forrester, told Business Insider. Still, if the rumors about OpenAI or Gemini iPhone integration are true, this week's "strong announcements actually would bode well for Apple," William Kerwin, an analyst at Morningstar, said. AdvertisementThe analyst told BI that the new iPad rollout is simply an "appetizer to the real meat and potatoes" of Apple's AI strategy, expected to be announced at the WWDC in June.

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☆ AI models like GPT-4o could give some blue-collar jobs a leg-up and force white-collar workers to adapt
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

GPT-4o and other multimodal AI models could soon change the way we work. An AI analyst said plumbers and electricians' jobs are safe, but "AI will impact any job that has data." AdvertisementOpenAI's newest model and others like it could dramatically reinvent the workplace wheel. GPT-4o, the company's newest multimodal model, can input and output a combination of text, audio, and images. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, OpenAI, Elon Musk Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Google rolls out its most powerful AI models as competition from OpenAI heats up
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Jennifer Elias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

At Google I/O on Tuesday, the company announced Gemini 1.5 Flash, the newest addition to the Gemini model series. OpenAI on Monday launched a new AI model and desktop version of ChatGPT, along with a new user interface. Gemini 1.5 Pro will soon be able to handle an hour of video content, or codebases with more than 30,000 lines, Hsiao said. Gemini 1.5 Pro will initially be available for testing in Workspace Labs. Gemini 1.5 Flash will be available for testing and in Vertex AI, which is Google's machine learning platform that lets developers train and deploy AI applications.

Persons: Demis Hassabis, Hsiao, Sundar Pichai, Gemini Organizations: Google, Gemini, Monday

☆ Google CEO Pichai says company will 'sort it out' if OpenAI misused YouTube for AI training
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said Google will "sort it out" if it determines Microsoft -backed OpenAI relied on YouTube content to train an artificial intelligence model that can generate videos. The New York Times later reported that OpenAI had transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos. Asked if Google would sue OpenAI if the startup violated the search company's terms of service, Pichai didn't offer specifics. Pichai said Google has processes in place to figure out if OpenAI failed to comply with the rules. WATCH: Alphabet CEO on report OpenAI trained GPT-4 on YouTube: We have clear terms of service

Persons: Sundar Pichai, OpenAI, CNBC's Deirdre Bosa, Mira Murati, Murati, Pichai, Apple, Bosa, We'll, GPT Organizations: Microsoft, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Google, Google's, Astra, Apple, Developers Conference, Bloomberg, Gemini Locations: U.S, Cupertino , California

☆ Alphabet CEO on report OpenAI trained GPT-4 on YouTube: We have clear terms of service
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAlphabet CEO on report OpenAI trained GPT-4 on YouTube: We have clear terms of serviceAlphabet CEO Sundar Pichai joins CNBC's Deirdre Bosa at Google I/O developer conference to talk its new AI rollout, project Astra, its response to OpenAI's search competitor and more.

Persons: OpenAI, GPT, Sundar Pichai, Deirdre Bosa Organizations: Google, Astra

☆ Analyst says OpenAI's new AI model crosses 'close to new chasm' in emotional intelligence
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAnalyst says OpenAI's new AI model crosses 'close to new chasm' in emotional intelligenceFred Havemeyer, head of U.S. artificial intelligence and software research at Macquarie, discusses the launch of OpenAI's new artificial intelligence model, GPT-4o.

Persons: Fred Havemeyer Organizations: Macquarie

☆ Google shows off how AI Gmail, Photos and shopping will work
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A day after OpenAI impressed with a startlingly improved ChatGPT AI model, Google showed off its vision for how AI will improve the products that billions of people use every day. Google showed how it wants its AI products to become a bigger part of users’ lives by sharing information, interacting with others, finding objects around the house, making schedules, shopping and using an Android device. Simply put, Google wants its AI to be part of everything you do. Google CEO Sundar Pichai showed off various new features powered by its latest AI model Gemini 1.5 Pro. One new feature, called Ask Photos, allows users to search photos for deeper insights, such as asking when your daughter learned to swim or recall what your license plate number is, by looking through saved pictures.

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☆ OpenAI's latest model, GPT-4o, sounds a lot like a digital girlfriend. Some sex workers are rolling with it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementLinda, a phone sex operator, told Business Insider that artificial intelligence is being adopted by some in the sex work community, and she now regularly sees AI-generated images on profiles of fellow phone sex workers. "It's not for everyone, but, honestly, I think it's great — like you want a sex robot, guys — here ya go! " Representatives for OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ OpenAI gave Jensen Huang a shout-out at the GPT-4o launch in a nod to Nivdia's huge influence on AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati thanked Nvidia boss Jensen Huang as the company revealed its latest AI model. It's a sign of just how important Nvidia is to the AI arms race. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOpenAI unveiled its latest model Monday — and the company gave a shoutout to AI's kingmaker. OpenAI CTO Mira Murati thanked Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, for providing the microchips that allowed the AI startup to demo its brand-new GPT-4o model.

Persons: Mira Murati, Jensen Huang, —, OpenAI, Jensen Organizations: Nvidia, Tech, Service, Business

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever said Tuesday that he's leaving the Microsoft -backed startup. The departure comes months after OpenAI went through a leadership crisis involving co-founder and CEO Sam Altman. In November, OpenAI's board said in a statement that Altman had not been "consistently candid in his communications with the board." OpenAI has announced new board members, including former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. In 2015, Altman and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, another OpenAI co-founder, wanted Sutskever, then a research scientist at Google , to become the budding startup's top scientist, according to the lawsuit Musk filed against OpenAI in March.

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☆ OpenAI may have finally cracked the code on voice interactions with AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, everyone's talking — literally — about the big update for OpenAI's ChatGPT that could make your job a lot easier . AdvertisementOpenAI may have finally cracked the code on voice interactions with AI, though. OpenAI says GPT-4o's average response to audio inputs is 320 milliseconds, which is on par with a typical human-to-human conversation. "They've essentially made text input almost be the barbaric form of communicating with ChatGPT (or any AI) now," the developer said. ChatGPT, Tyler Le/BIOpenAI's big reveal shows the shockwaves the startup keeps sending through the tech world.

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☆ No, ChatGPT-4o isn't coming for your job. Yet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Matthew Loh | Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewOpenAI unveiled its latest ChatGPT tech on Monday, presenting a new voice mode that can show and detect emotion in a sophisticated, conversational style. They also cautioned that most people have been reacting to a tech demo, which can often be highly tailored and might not necessarily reflect the product's true capability. pic.twitter.com/ZncytI234K — Allen T (@Mr_AllenT) May 13, 2024OpenAI also showed potential adopters new use cases, such as translation and teaching services. AdvertisementThe new video camera and voice features do wonders for ChatGPT's potential in roles like customer support, van Rossum added. But it's going to be much more difficult for ChatGPT to take over customer support, teaching, or negotiation, Leong said.

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☆ OpenAI executive is out after key role in CEO Sam Altman’s ouster
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —OpenAI’s chief scientist and cofounder, who played an instrumental role in CEO Sam Altman’s short-lived ouster from OpenAI in November, announced that he was leaving company on Tuesday. “After almost a decade, I have made the decision to leave OpenAI,” Ilya Sutskever said in a social media post. Sutskever’s role at OpenAI will be filled by Jakub Pachocki, previously the company’s director of research, according to the company. Sutskever played a defining role in OpenAI’s rise to power in the AI scene. In 2019, Altman, Sutskever and Greg Brockman jointly formed OpenAI LP, a for-profit entity within the larger nonprofit company’s structure.

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☆ OpenAI wants you to think GPT-4o is your new best friend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWhether you like it or not, Sam Altman just let you know you're getting an AI best pal. Advertisement"I see you're rocking an OpenAI hoodie, nice choice," ChatGPT told a user in one demo. the AI bot said, before delivering a story about a robot named Bite in dramatic, singing, and robotic voices, depending on the request from the user. This is where AI labs are leading us: to a near future of AI as coworker, friend, and ubiquitous presence," Mollick wrote on Substack. AdvertisementIt's something its rivals will pay close attention to, with the possibility of a new battle emerging between companies trying to release the most human, friendly AI bot they can.

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☆ Elon Musk says OpenAI's GPT-4o reveal 'made me cringe'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk is umimpressed with OpenAI's new AI model. The Tesla CEO said the company's demo of its new AI model, GPT-4o "made me cringe." AdvertisementElon Musk is not impressed with OpenAI's latest offering. The billionaire slammed the company's demonstration of its new AI model called GPT-4o "made me cringe." The new and improved bot quickly sparked parallels to the 2013 movie "Her" — in which Scarlett Johannson voices the artificially intelligent love interest of Joaquin Phoenix.

Persons: Elon Musk, —, Elon, OpenAI's, OpenAI, Scarlett Johannson, Joaquin Phoenix Organizations: Service

☆ Watch the 6 most impressive demos from OpenAI's big GPT-4o reveal
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

OpenAI announced a new AI model, GPT-4o, on Monday. Here's a look at some of the wildest things it can do. AdvertisementOpenAI revealed its latest flagship AI model on Monday, GPT-4o, and showed off what ChatGPT can do when powered by it. The new AI model, with an "o" standing for omni, can handle a combination of text, audio, and images as either inputs to respond to or outputs it can generate. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: OpenAI, — Organizations: Service, omni, Business

☆ A.I.’s ‘Her’ Era Has Arrived
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Kevin Roose | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A lifelike artificial intelligence with a smooth, alluring voice enchants and impresses its human users — flirting, telling jokes, fulfilling their desires and eventually winning them over. I’m summarizing the plot of the 2013 movie “Her,” in which a lonely introvert named Theodore, played by Joaquin Phoenix, is seduced by a virtual assistant named Samantha, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. voice assistant at an event in San Francisco. If you ask for a bedtime story, it can lower its voice to a whisper. If you need advice from a sassy friend, it can speak in a playful, sarcastic tone.

Persons: Theodore, Joaquin Phoenix, Samantha, Scarlett Johansson, OpenAI, ChatGPT Organizations: omni Locations: San Francisco

☆ OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever is leaving the company 6 months after the failed Sam Altman ouster
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewOpenAI cofounder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever is stepping away from the company after almost a decade, he said Tuesday in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sutskever said he is "confident" that the company will continue to build technology that is "both safe and beneficial." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementIn his own post on X, Altman said, "Ilya and OpenAI are going to part ways. AdvertisementTwo people familiar with the situation told Business Insider in December that Sutskever had essentially been shut out of OpenAI after the attempt to remove Altman as CEO.

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☆ Looks like Google tried to one-up OpenAI by teasing its new AI tools minutes before the GPT-4o reveal
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Google released a teaser for its AI tools shortly before OpenAI revealed GPT-4o. OpenAI scheduled its livestream the day before Google's I/O conference. The timing highlights the intense AI race between Big Tech firms launching rival tools. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementGoogle appeared to try to outplay OpenAI by dropping a teaser for its AI tools just minutes before the big reveal of GPT-4o.

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Something new is coming from OpenAI, and Sam Altman will reveal more at 1 p.m. The OpenAI CEO said the news will include updates to ChatGPT and GPT-4. AdvertisementOpenAI is gearing up to introduce new — and possibly magical, according to its CEO — updates to ChatGPT. Cofounder and CEO Sam Altman has teased "new stuff" coming to ChatGPT and GPT-4, the AI model that powers its chatbot, and told his followers to tune in Monday at 1 p.m. Altman did rule out a couple of things you shouldn't expect — specifically GPT-5 or a new OpenAI search engine, which is reportedly in the works.

Persons: Sam Altman, —, Altman, OpenAI Organizations: Service, Business Locations: OpenAI

☆ OpenAI launches new AI model and desktop version of ChatGPT
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

OpenAI on Monday launched a new AI model and desktop version of ChatGPT, along with a new user interface. The update brings GPT-4 to everyone, including OpenAI's free users, CTO Mira Murati said in a livestreamed event. She added that the new model, GPT-4o, is "much faster," with improved capabilities in text, video and audio. For OpenAI, it's one of the company's biggest announcements since its August launch of ChatGPT Enterprise, the AI chatbot's business tier. OpenAI says that more than 92% of Fortune 500 companies are using the platform.

Persons: OpenAI, Mira Murati, Murati, Brad Lightcap, Anthropic Organizations: Monday, ChatGPT Enterprise, CNBC, Microsoft, Google, Fortune Locations: GPT

☆ OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Cade Metz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

As Apple and Google transform their voice assistants into chatbots, OpenAI is transforming its chatbot into a voice assistant. On Monday, the San Francisco artificial intelligence start-up unveiled a new version of its ChatGPT chatbot that can receive and respond to voice commands, images and videos. system called GPT-4o — juggles audio, images and video significantly faster than previous version of the technology. The app will be available starting on Monday, free of charge, for both smartphones and desktop computers. “We are looking at the future of the interaction between ourselves and machines,” said Mira Murati, the company’s chief technology officer.

Persons: ”, Mira Murati Organizations: Apple, Google Locations: San Francisco

☆ OpenAI unveils newest AI model, GPT-4o
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The new model, called GPT-4o, is an update from the company’s previous GPT-4 model, which launched just over a year ago. Rivals including Google and Meta have been working to build increasingly powerful large language models that power chatbots and can be used to bring AI technology to various other products. The OpenAI event came one day ahead of Google’s annual I/O developer conference, at which it’s expected to announce updates to its Gemini AI model. OpenAI executives demonstrate the company's latest large language model, GPT-4o. Free ChatGPT users will have a limited number of interactions with the new GPT-4o model before the tool automatically reverts to relying on the old GPT-3.5 model; paid users will have access to a greater number of messages with the latest model.

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☆ OpenAI gives a shoutout to Nvidia — plus, a new industrial stock joins our watchlist
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB. Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.

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☆ ChatGPT just made AI more human, and it should make its rivals nervous
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The AI company basically planted a flag in the sand emblazoned with two words aimed at its Big Tech rivals: your move. The newest version of the AI chatbot, powered by OpenAI's new flagship AI model GPT-4o, can reason across audio, vision, and text in real time. AdvertisementAll the while, the voice assistant maintained a lighthearted and cheerful tone. In another instance, ChatGPT said the researcher was making it blush when he said he was talking about how "useful and amazing" ChatGPT was. Meanwhile, Amazon had plans to release an "Alexa Plus" paid version of the voice assistant that's powered by generative AI, Business Insider's Eugene Kim first reported.

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