Big Technology Podcast

OpenAI’s Turmoil Rolls On, Apple Under Siege, Bitcoin Hits $70,000

Mar 8, 2024
The tech world is buzzing with turmoil at OpenAI following leadership shake-ups and speculation about key figures. Apple faces a 24% sales drop in China, while Huawei thrives, raising questions about its strategy. TikTok might be banned, and the youth are not happy about it! Bitcoin surges to an astounding $70,000, stirring excitement around its market potential. Amidst all this, innovative AI developments continue to unfold, leaving us wondering just how close machines are to sentience.
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INSIGHT

OpenAI Turmoil

  • OpenAI's turmoil continues with uncertainty surrounding leadership and the company's future.
  • Mira Murati's role in Sam Altman's ouster raises questions about OpenAI's organizational structure.
INSIGHT

Sutskever's Absence

  • Ilya Sutskever's absence from OpenAI raises concerns about the company's ability to innovate.
  • His potential departure could significantly impact OpenAI's AI development.
ANECDOTE

OpenAI's "Open" Secret

  • OpenAI's internal emails reveal that "open" was primarily a recruiting tactic.
  • Sutskever admitted the company might become less open as it neared AGI.
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