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.
openai Court Dismisses Microsoft in Intercept AI Lawsuit While DMCA Claim Survives A federal court dismisses Microsoft from The Intercept's AI training lawsuit while allowing a key copyright management claim against OpenAI to proceed. Meanwhile, the plaintiffs in a similar Raw Story Media case request permission to file an updated complaint after their initial dismissal.
generative ai Generative AI Sees Historic Breakthroughs as Open-Source Tools Transform Industries The year 2023 brings massive breakthroughs in generative AI, driven by the rapid democratization of large language models. From ChatGPT's record growth to Google's Bard launch, these advancements unlock unprecedented innovation for businesses.
ftc FTC Launches Preliminary Antitrust Review of Microsoft's OpenAI Investment The Federal Trade Commission examines whether Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI violates antitrust laws, though a formal investigation remains unopened. UK regulators simultaneously gather information to evaluate potential competition threats from the deep partnership.
openai OpenAI Unveils Faster GPT-4 Turbo, Custom Chatbots, and New Assistants API OpenAI launches GPT-4 Turbo with a massive 128k context window and reduced pricing alongside a new Assistants API. The company also enables ChatGPT users to build custom AI bots tailored to specific tasks.
openai Sam Altman Reclaims OpenAI CEO Role After Dramatic Board Overthrow Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI following a massive employee revolt that challenges the board that suddenly ousted him. A completely new board of directors, featuring notable figures like Larry Summers, now oversees the ChatGPT creator.
humane Humane Launches Screenless AI Pin Wearable for $699 Ex-Apple startup Humane unveils the AI Pin, a $699 screenless wearable powered by ChatGPT that projects interfaces onto the user's hand. The device hits the US market for pre-orders on November 16.
openai OpenAI Launches Copyright Shield to Cover Client Legal Fees OpenAI introduces a "Copyright Shield" that promises to pay legal fees for enterprise and API users facing copyright lawsuits. The company makes this announcement alongside new products like a ChatGPT app store and the GPT-4 Turbo model.
openai OpenAI Unveils Faster GPT-4 Turbo, Custom Chatbots, and New Assistants API OpenAI launches GPT-4 Turbo with a 128k context window and lower costs, alongside new tools that let users build custom GPTs and developer assistants.
openai OpenAI Attributes Ongoing ChatGPT Outages to DDoS Attacks OpenAI confirms that recent ChatGPT outages stem from distributed denial-of-service attacks. The hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan claims responsibility for the disruptions.
stack overflow Stack Overflow Lays Off 28% of Staff Amid AI Disruption Stack Overflow terminates over a quarter of its workforce, with many analysts pointing to the rise of generative AI coding assistants as a primary catalyst for the cuts.
openai OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Web Browsing Standard, Launches DALL-E 3 Beta OpenAI officially removes the beta label from its live web browsing feature for ChatGPT, eliminating the old 2021 knowledge cutoff. The company also introduces a beta version of DALL-E 3 for Plus and Enterprise users, bringing advanced image generation directly into the chat interface.
amazon Amazon Backs Anthropic With $4 Billion to Rival ChatGPT Amazon invests $4 billion in Anthropic, taking a minority stake to boost its presence in the generative AI market. Anthropic uses Amazon Web Services to develop its Claude chatbot as a direct competitor to ChatGPT and Google Bard.