Last Week in AI #144 - OpenAI CEO UN-FIRED, Cruise founders quit, Meta video editing, LLMs can lie, policy updates
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Nov 24, 2023 Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI amidst board turmoil over ethical responsibilities and leadership. Meanwhile, Cruise co-founder Kyle Vogt resigns, signaling instability in self-driving tech. Meta launches innovative AI video editing tools but disbands its responsible AI team. U.S. chip export bans ripple through Chinese tech, with Alibaba feeling the heat. A new French AI research lab emerges, focusing on open source and ethical dilemmas in AI. Key discussions on AI regulation highlight the balancing act between innovation and safety.
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OpenAI Drama
- Sam Altman was briefly ousted from OpenAI, causing widespread upheaval and employee revolt.
- He was then reinstated with a new board, highlighting the power struggle over AI's future.
OpenAI's Board and Safety
- OpenAI's board, responsible for public well-being, not profits, fired Altman over safety concerns.
- This tension arose from Altman's aggressive commercialization, potentially jeopardizing AI safety.
Cruise CEO Resigns
- Cruise's CEO, Kyle Vogt, resigned after the company halted US testing due to safety incidents.
- This highlights the challenges and increasing scrutiny faced by self-driving car companies.