Elon Musk's XAI is being positioned as a significant competitor in the large language model (LLM) landscape due to its access to unique data from Twitter/X and potential integration with Musk's other ventures, particularly Tesla. The Wall Street Journal reports that discussions are underway for a financial agreement where XAI would provide AI technology to enhance Tesla's autonomous driving features in exchange for a share of the carmaker's software revenue. This arrangement aims to extend Tesla's driver-assistance capabilities beyond highways into urban environments. Musk has publicly disputed the accuracy of this deal, stating that no licensing is necessary and criticizing the Wall Street Journal's reporting. Nevertheless, investor interest is high regarding the collaboration, with concerns about the sharing of resources between XAI and Tesla. Musk has been reportedly reallocating talent and hardware, prompting some Tesla shareholders to file lawsuits, alleging that these moves have adversely affected Tesla's financial performance. Regardless of the veracity of the rumored partnership, increased scrutiny of the relationship between XAI and Tesla is expected moving forward, highlighting potential conflicts of interest amid shifting corporate resources.
...or at least not as crazy as it might seem.
Rumors suggest OpenAI may introduce a $2,000/month subscription plan for advanced AI models like Orion and Strawberry. Is this as far-fetched as it sounds? Today’s episode explores the reasoning behind such pricing, its potential implications for businesses, and how it might shift the role of AI from co-intelligence to independent worker. Plus, updates on OpenAI’s recent developments, including a new fundraising round and enterprise milestones.
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