The Artificial Intelligence Show #117: OpenAI’s Wild Week, Sam Altman’s Prophetic Post, Meta’s AR Breakthrough & California’s AI Bill Veto
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Oct 1, 2024 This week, OpenAI faced dramatic upheaval, launching a new voice mode while grappling with leadership turmoil. Sam Altman's article hints at the dawn of 'The Intelligence Age.' Meanwhile, Meta unveiled exciting AR advancements but faced skepticism about competing with giants like Apple. California's governor vetoed an AI safety bill, highlighting the tension between innovation and regulation. The conversation also delves into Anthropic's ambitious funding, the FTC's crackdown on AI practices, and the rapid adoption of generative AI, raising ethical concerns.
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OpenAI's Shift and Friction
- OpenAI's shift from research to product company caused internal friction.
- This friction led to executive departures and reports of chaos.
Executive Departures
- Multiple OpenAI executives, including Mira Murati, departed.
- Sam Altman attributed the departures to independent decisions.
OpenAI's Transformation and Financial Projections
- OpenAI's transformation into a major product company is causing internal conflict.
- They project significant revenue growth but also substantial losses.