#143 - OpenAI CEO FIRED, Cruise halts driving, xAI’s Grok, DeepMind defines AGI, actor strike over
Nov 20, 2023
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The surprising firing of OpenAI's CEO sparks discussions on the future of AI and organization dynamics. Cruise halts its driverless operations following safety concerns, raising questions about trust in autonomous tech. Innovations also shine, including Microsoft's debut of an AI chip, and significant funding rounds for startups. The launch of Grok, an AI bot with a humorous twist, competes against new chatbots prioritizing user privacy. Meanwhile, wearable AI tech and advancements in bilingual models highlight the rapid evolution of the AI landscape.
ChatGPT combines various abilities into a unified chatbot called 'all tools'
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