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FTC investigates safety measures of AI chatbots from major tech firms
The Federal Trade Commission has initiated an inquiry into the safety evaluations conducted by AI companies, including Meta and OpenAI, regarding their chatbot companions. This…Databricks CEO critiques companies’ chatbot-centric AI strategies
Databricks CEO emphasizes that many businesses mistakenly concentrated on developing chatbots in their initial generative AI efforts. He argues that this narrow focus has hindered…OpenAI partners with Microsoft to evolve its for-profit model
OpenAI has announced a non-binding agreement with Microsoft to revise their partnership, allowing OpenAI to transition its for-profit arm. This strategic move is expected to…California poised to regulate AI chatbots with new safety bill
California’s SB 243 has successfully passed the Senate and is now awaiting Governor Newsom’s approval. If enacted, the legislation would make California the first state to impose…Databricks AI leader Naveen Rao to depart for new computer startup
Naveen Rao, the AI chief at Databricks, is set to leave the $100 billion company to pursue a new startup focused on developing an innovative computer. This move highlights Rao’s…UAE unveils compact AI model rivaling giants in efficiency
Researchers from Abu Dhabi have introduced K2 Think, a new AI reasoning model that boasts impressive performance while being smaller and more efficient than competitors like…Microsoft shifts AI strategy, partners with Anthropic to reduce OpenAI dependence
Microsoft is diversifying its artificial intelligence portfolio by acquiring technology from rival Anthropic, reducing its reliance on OpenAI. This strategic move comes as…Mercor seeks $10B valuation amid strong growth in AI training market
Mercor, a startup that facilitates connections between AI companies like OpenAI and Meta with domain experts, is pursuing a Series C funding round. The company is currently on…Anchor co-founders launch Oboe, an AI-driven personalized learning app
Oboe, a new AI-powered platform created by the co-founders of Anchor after their sale to Spotify, allows users to design customized courses on any subject using simple prompts.…Replit secures $250 million funding, boosting valuation to $3 billion
Replit Inc., an AI coding startup, has successfully raised $250 million in its latest funding round, increasing its valuation to $3 billion. This significant investment highlights…YouTube expands global reach with multi-language audio for creators
YouTube has launched its multi-language audio feature, allowing creators to dub their videos in multiple languages. This new capability aims to help millions of users connect with…