AI Researchers discuss their fears and concerns about AI, including the risk of human extinction. They explore the timeline for AI surpassing human capabilities and the need for prioritizing AI safety research. The study reveals the dominance of extreme voices in the debate and emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in understanding the risk of human extinction from AI.
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The introduction of a co-pilot key on Microsoft keyboards can drive the adoption of AI-powered computing.
Perplexity's funding round and shift in behavior by AI professionals indicate its potential to disrupt the future search experience.
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Microsoft Introduces Co-Pilot Key on Keyboards
Microsoft is introducing a co-pilot key on its keyboards, replacing the right control key. This button provides a shortcut to AI assistant features in programs and brings up Windows search when AI assistance is not available. The announcement coincides with CES, and while it may seem like a small change, having this button prominently placed can increase the usage of AI features and potentially drive the adoption of AI-powered computing.
Perplexity Confirms Latest Funding Round
Perplexity, an alternative search engine, has confirmed its latest funding round of $74 million, with Jeff Bezos as one of the investors. The company provides AI-generated summaries that cite sources and offers related topics for further exploration. While it currently has a smaller user base compared to major search engines, many in the AI field have shifted their behavior to Perplexity, indicating its potential to disrupt the future search experience. The company generates revenue from subscriptions and is focused on minimizing privacy compliance issues.
OpenAI Consolidates European Operations
OpenAI is consolidating its European operations under its Ireland subsidiary, OpenAI Ireland Limited, to ensure regulatory compliance in the European Union. Taking proactive steps to comply with GDPR privacy regulations, OpenAI seeks to mitigate legal risks and streamline its operations. While this specific move highlights the importance of compliance, it may indicate an increasing trend of organizations adapting to regional regulations rather than challenging them. Compliance and regulation will likely play a significant role in shaping AI development going forward.
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