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

Sep 27, 2023

OpenAI is eyeing a staggering $90 billion valuation, with employees now given a chance to sell their shares. The company is working on a mysterious AI hardware device alongside iPod designer Jony Ive. Meanwhile, rumors swirl as they jokingly claim that Artificial General Intelligence has already been achieved. Additionally, Apple emerges as the top AI acquirer in Silicon Valley, while the CIA dives into developing a chatbot for intelligence purposes. It's a wild ride through the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence!

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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.

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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.

Intro

5min

Industry Reactions to AI's Impact on Copyright and Enterprise Integration

2min

Exploring OpenAI's Potential Valuation and the Controversies Surrounding AI Development

12min

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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