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AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical

OpenAI's Very Bad Week, Microsoft's Huge AI Event & Scarlett Johansson is Not Happy

May 23, 2024
OpenAI faces challenges, Scarlett Johansson controversy escalates, Microsoft unveils new AI innovations at event. California Senate introduces AI bill, Humane's uncertain future, GPT-4o coding discussed. Special guest Arnold Schwarzenegger AI joins in, chaos ensues. AI debates, privacy concerns, and potential misuses explored.
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Quick takeaways

  • OpenAI faced controversies over resource allocation, equity issues, and voice mimicry, highlighting challenges in AI governance.
  • Microsoft showcased AI advancements in co-pilot features for enhanced user experiences and creativity, signaling AI's broader integration into daily tasks.

Deep dives

OpenAI's Controversies and Sam Altman's Turbulent Week

Sam Altman faced a turbulent week with OpenAI embroiled in three controversies. Firstly, the departure of the super alignment team raised issues about compute resource allocation and safety. Secondly, reports emerged of OpenAI removing equity from departing employees who spoke out, leading to legal concerns. Finally, the Scarlett Johansson voice controversy overshadowed the launch of AI voices, highlighting questions of voice mimicry and ethical considerations.

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