OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, will meet with EU President to discuss AI regulation, including the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Act. Altman expressed some concerns about the act but wants OpenAI to offer services in Europe and comply with the law.
OpenAI's ChatGPT AI chatbot is widely known, but the recent Pew Research Center survey suggests that only a small percentage of Americans have actually used it. There is a clear disparity between income-levels and racial lines when it comes to familiarity with the chatbot, and age and gender play a factor as well. Despite having less familiarity, lower-income households are more likely to have used the chatbot for work tasks.
Trustworthy AI regulation is becoming top priority in China. Recent events such as a face-swapping fraud case involving a Fuzhou tech firm has given a strong reminder of the potential dangers of malicious actors abusing AI-powered tools. Now, the Chinese government is drafting regulation to ensure ethical and safe use of AI, outlining restrictions designed to protect users. Keeping up with this changing market is essential to stay ahead in the AI race.
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Microsoft introduces its latest generative AI-based chatbot, Virtual Volunteer, designed to provide seamless technical support for blind customers. Powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT4, the bot can understand objects, texts and optimize user setups. Major companies, such as Hilton, Sony, P&G, and The National Federation of the Blind, are currently beta testing the program.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT app on iPhones and iPads, aiming to make AI more accessible to individuals. Unfortunately, users face the issue of inability to access up-to-date information, due to September 2021 knowledge cutoff. Finally, OpenAI, led by Microsoft-owned CEO Greg Brockman, democratizes AI to benefit humankind.
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