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Tech giants DeepMind and OpenAI have warned of the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence to humanity's future. The firms' CEOs have pledged their support in mitigating the danger of extinction from AI, stating that it should be a global priority. Business and academic leaders in the field have backed this statement, including Google executives and the co-founders of Anthropic. The warning is consistent with concerns expressed by tech industry leaders earlier this year calling for a pause on developing new AI systems for six months.

OpenAI is being investigated by Canada's privacy watchdog for its data collection and use practices with regards to ChatGPT, a conversational AI platform that generates articles, jokes and poetry. The investigation will ensure Canadian data is being collected legally and OpenAI is following adequate standards for transparency, access, accuracy and accountability. OpenAI is backed by Microsoft and co-founded by Elon Musk. Canadian governments are stepping up regulations for AI to protect Canadian users.

This week in AI saw some massive developments. Most notably, ChatGPT launched its iOS App in over 30 countries, now available for iPhones running iOS 16.1 or later. Users can access the app for free, but a premium subscription plan at Rs 1,999 per month grants quick response times and 24x7 availability. Meanwhile, Google introduced its AI search and Adobe boosted its Photoshop with Generative AI Fill. Lastly, CEO Sundar Pichai met the European Commission to discuss a voluntary AI pact as a guideline for its upcoming AI laws.

OpenAI has developed ChatGPT: an advanced AI chatbot, prompting countries all over the world to regulate its usage. Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner is conducting an investigation into OpenAI's data collection & usage practices & compliance with transparency & accountability in handling Canadian user data.

OpenAI, the technology and research lab founded by Sam Altman, Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman, calls for regulation of Artificial Intelligence and proposed the establishment of an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency. Altman leads the start-up-focused venture capital firm Y-Combinator while Brockman is OpenAI's Chairman. OpenAI's three-step agenda focuses on coordinating artificial intelligence makers and systems, regulating systems to ensure ethical AI and instilling human values in the AI systems. Additionally, the California-based company has been backed by tech giants such as Alphabet Inc., Microsoft, Salesforce, and Amazon Web Services.