amazon Amazon Prepares 'Metis' AI to Rival ChatGPT Amazon is developing a new artificial intelligence service called Metis to compete directly with OpenAI's popular ChatGPT. The upgraded chatbot promises advanced reasoning and image generation capabilities.
openai OpenAI Cuts Off API Access for Developers in China and Hong Kong OpenAI is blocking mainland China and Hong Kong-based developers from accessing its AI services through APIs starting July 9. The restriction forces affected companies to abandon OpenAI's models and shift to domestic alternatives.
elon musk Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices Over OpenAI Security Concerns Elon Musk vows to ban Apple devices from his companies if Apple integrates OpenAI at the operating system level, calling it an unacceptable security violation. He even threatens to store visitor iPhones in Faraday cages to block any potential data transmission.
openai OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Apologizes to Scarlett Johansson Over ChatGPT Voice Sam Altman issues a public apology to Scarlett Johansson after she expresses shock over a new ChatGPT voice that closely resembles her own. The controversy casts a shadow over OpenAI's latest product rollout.
openai OpenAI Launches Faster, Cheaper GPT-4o Multimodal Model OpenAI releases GPT-4o, a new multimodal model that processes text, audio, and imagery while being twice as fast and half the cost of its predecessor. The update brings a desktop app and expanded access, though enterprise shadow IT concerns persist.
openai OpenAI Releases GPT-4o as Free Best-in-Class Model Sam Altman highlights the release of GPT-4o, making the world's best AI model available for free in ChatGPT. He also praises the new voice and video interface as a groundbreaking shift in how humans interact with computers.
openai OpenAI Launches GPT-4o With Natural Voice And Vision Features OpenAI introduces GPT-4o, a fully multimodal model that brings advanced voice assistant and vision capabilities to both free and paid ChatGPT users. The new model processes speech, images, and video natively for more natural conversations.
openai OpenAI Releases Upgraded GPT-4-Turbo With Vision Capabilities for Developers OpenAI introduces a significantly improved GPT-4-Turbo model that features advanced vision technology for analyzing images and video. The update is currently available to developers through the API and will soon arrive in the consumer ChatGPT application.
openai OpenAI Brings GPT-4 Turbo Model to ChatGPT Plus Subscribers OpenAI grants ChatGPT Plus users access to GPT-4 Turbo, an advanced model that delivers more concise and conversational responses. The upgrade significantly improves the AI's performance in writing, math, logical reasoning, and coding tasks.
openai OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Instantly Accessible Without User Accounts OpenAI now allows anyone to use ChatGPT 3.5 instantly without signing up or logging in. This move positions the AI tool as a direct, search-engine-like alternative for accessing information.
grok Elon Musk's xAI Launches Grok Chatbot to Rival ChatGPT Grok is a new AI chatbot from Elon Musk's xAI that pulls real-time data from the web and X to answer provocative questions. The tool directly competes with ChatGPT by offering a rebellious alternative to traditional AI assistants.
openai OpenAI CEO Seeks Up to $7 Trillion to Overhaul Global Chip Manufacturing Sam Altman is reportedly courting global investors to raise between $5 trillion and $7 trillion to solve AI chip shortages and expand semiconductor production. The massive initiative aims to overcome hardware constraints limiting the growth of advanced artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT.
google Google Retires Bard Chatbot, Launches Gemini AI App Google replaces its year-old Bard chatbot with Gemini, a new AI app available on Android and the web. The release intensifies the ongoing rivalry between Google and Microsoft in the artificial intelligence sector.
openai OpenAI Sora Stuns With Realistic Video as AI Evolution Accelerates February 2024 brings massive AI shifts including OpenAI's hyper-realistic Sora video generator, Google's Gemini rebrand, and new ChatGPT memory features.
volkswagen Volkswagen Brings ChatGPT AI Assistant to Its Vehicle Fleet Volkswagen unveils a new integration of ChatGPT into its vehicles, allowing drivers to interact with an advanced AI assistant on the go. The feature debuts at CES and aims to enhance the in-car experience through natural voice commands.