Big Technology Podcast OpenAI's Business Model Problem, Apple's Mixed Reality Vision, Ed Sheeran's Copyright Win — Techmeme Ride Home Crossover
May 5, 2023
Brian McCullough, host of the Techmeme Ride Home Podcast, teams up with Ranjan Roy, a tech and economy expert, to dissect the challenges facing OpenAI's business model, questioning its long-term viability amid significant losses. They also delve into the clash between open-source and proprietary AI, alongside mainstream concerns about AI misuse. The discussion shifts to Apple's mixed reality device, its impact on computing, and Ed Sheeran's copyright win—an intriguing intersection of creativity and AI's future in music.
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OpenAI's Business Model Problem
- OpenAI's potential business model problem raises concerns about the sustainability of AI companies.
- The high cost of running AI models like ChatGPT may hinder their widespread adoption.
Open Source vs. Proprietary AI
- Open-source AI models are rapidly catching up to proprietary models in quality, challenging big tech's dominance.
- The open-source nature allows for faster iteration and customization, potentially surpassing large, closed models.
AI Safety Concerns
- The rise of open-source AI models makes it harder to control and govern AI development and usage.
- This challenges discussions about AI safety and boundaries, as seen with image generation and deepfakes.