OpenAI has officially done its whole reorg to for-profit thing. Amazon is cutting a metric ton of employees and its blaming AI. Elon launches Grokpedia to take on Wikipedia. And does Anthropic’s success in the enterprise give it a leg up on OpenAI in the one metric that counts? Making money?
OpenAI completed its for-profit restructuring — and struck a new deal with Microsoft (The Verge)
Amazon to Cut 14,000 Jobs as Jassy Looks to Reduce Bureaucracy (Bloomberg)
Elon Musk launches a Wikipedia rival that extols his own ‘vision’ (The Washington Post)
Photoshop and Premiere Pro’s new AI tools can instantly edit more of your work (The Verge)
OpenAI’s Less-Flashy Rival Might Have a Better Business Model (WSJ)
Jimmy Wales on IHP
Margit Wennmachers on IHP
Fred Wilson on IHP
Blog post to post on Hacker News
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Forget AI, The Counter-Strike Bubble Just Burst
Did Microsoft use dark patterns to charge more for AI? The tech angle to that whole NBA gambling scandal. Forget the AI bubble, the Counter-Strike bubble definitely just burst. Halo is coming to PlayStation. And how AI is revolutionizing the old, faking your expense reports scam.
Australia sues Microsoft over AI-linked subscription price hikes (Reuters)
Using a Security Key on X? Re-Enroll Now or Your Account Will Be Locked (PC Mag)
$10,000 Card Shufflers Hit the Spotlight After NBA Poker Scandal (Bloomberg)
Market for ‘Counter-Strike’ Items Falls $3 Billion (Bloomberg)
Xbox’s Prized Sci-Fi Franchise Is Heading to PlayStation (NYTimes)
‘Do not trust your eyes’: AI generates surge in expense fraud (FT)
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(BNS) Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston shares his journey from a tech-savvy upbringing to becoming a prominent voice in comedy and digital media. Baratunde reflects on his time at The Onion and The Daily Show, emphasizing the importance of community and the intersection of technology and humor. He also shares his thoughts on the role of AI in society, advocating for a future where technology enhances human connections.
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(BNS) Hugging Face Founder Clément Delangue
Clem discusses his journey from early computing experiences to founding Hugging Face, emphasizing the importance of community, collaboration, and open-source technology in the AI landscape. He reflects on the evolution of technology, the significance of user feedback, and the need for a diverse range of AI models. Clem also shares insights on the startup ecosystem in Europe and the unique advantages of New York City for AI entrepreneurs.
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OpenAI’s Browser: ChatGPT Atlas
Just two stories. First, OpenAI launches a web browser, ChatGPT Atlas. What it does, and why are they doing it. Then, Samsung has made a cheaper Vision Pro. They call it the Galaxy XR headset. What IT does, and why are THEY doing it.
OpenAI’s AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas, is here (The Verge)
Introducing ChatGPT Atlas (Simon Willison)
Why OpenAI Needs Its Own ChatGPT-Enabled Browser, Atlas (Forbes)
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Headset Debuts at Half the Price of Apple’s Vision Pro (Bloomberg)
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