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OpenAI Raising at $90B and Trolls Everyone, Saying AGI Has Been Achieved

Sep 27, 2023

OpenAI is raising at a $90B valuation and trolls everyone by claiming AGI has been achieved internally. Jony Ive, designer of iPod, discusses an AI hardware device. Other interesting topics include Apple's AI acquisitions, CIA's chatbot for intelligence agencies, future of enterprise tools with AI, and rumors of advanced internal models of OpenAI.

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Jony Ive

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Quick takeaways

Apple is significantly investing in AI, implementing it in products, and acquiring AI startups.

The CIA is developing a chatbot AI tool to process public information, while the US plans to pursue a UN resolution on responsible AI use in weapon systems.

Deep dives

Apple's AI Initiatives and Acquisitions

Apple is showing indications of getting more involved in the AI space, despite not being vocal about it. The company is reportedly spending millions of dollars daily on training AI models and has been implementing AI in products like the iPhone and Apple Watch. With a focus on privacy and user data, Apple aims to differentiate itself by running AI models on device without relying on the cloud. Additionally, since 2017, Apple has acquired 21 AI startups, more than its peers Microsoft and Google.

Introduction

2min

AI Rankings, CIA's Chatbot Tool, UN Resolution on AI in Weapon Systems, Agreement between Hollywood Studios and Writers

4min

The Future of Enterprise Tools with AI, Changing Opinion on AI Music, and AI Lawsuit Trial

3min

OpenAI's Capital Raise and AI Valuations

7min

AI-Integrated Wearables, Rumors of Advanced Internal Models, and a AGI Joke

4min

OpenAI man. The company is reportedly offering employees a chance to sell shares between an $80b-$90b valuation; discussing an AI hardware device with iPod designer Jony Ive; and scaring the hell out of people with a troll that "AGI has been achieved internally." Before that on the Brief: Apple is the most AI acquisitive Silicon Valley giant, and the CIA is working on a chatbot for intelligence agencies. ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://theaibreakdown.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAIBreakdown Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown Learn more: http://breakdown.network/

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