UK PM Rishi Sunak announced early or priority access to AI models by Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic. This move will aid research and safety efforts in understanding opportunities and risks of these systems in healthcare, education, and public services. The UK wants to become the best in tech globally, investing £100m in a designated AI taskforce. However, involving private companies in the conversation poses risks that could influence safety approaches around their tech. The UK will host the first-ever Global Summit on AI Safety later this year.
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Mercedes-Benz integrates ChatGPT AI system via Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to enhance in-car voice control. Users can test the tech in a beta program starting June 16. Data privacy is ensured with anonymization of voice-command data.
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The Beatles reunite with AI to create new song featuring John Lennon's voice, while OpenAI cautions Microsoft on integrating its GPT-4 technology with Bing. Gmail's beta feature 'Help me write' is also here!
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