Tag: Y Combinator

OpenAI, a Microsoft-funded research laboratory, is determined to improve their ChatGPT-4 language model despite the rumors of the upcoming ChatGPT-5 model. CEO Sam Altman stated that OpenAI is taking necessary steps to increase the safety standards of the AI language models, which could mean that ChatGPT-4 will stay one of the most widely used language models. OpenAI previously launched GPT-3, swiftly followed by GPT-4, both available through ChatGPT Plus platform and other apps like Bing Chat.

OpenAI's flagship AI ChatGPT recently felt the wrath of Italy's data protection authority, the Garante. Due to a lack of adequate information regarding the processing of data, no age verification protocol and various inaccuracies, the Garante issued an urgent order, gave OpenAI 20 days to rectify this or face hefty fines up to 4% of global revenue. 1000 technologists and researchers published an open letter requesting a pause in the development of advanced AI systems. Altman, OpenAI president and co-chairman of Y Combinator, has firmly committed to safely evolve AI with the right ethical standards.

European data protection regulators has opened a dedicated task force to investigate OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT. The investigation is in response to major concerns to its ability to comply with GDPR. The Italian Data Protection Authority suspended the service until OpenAI met certain criteria like age-gating, data transparency, and an opt-out. With the help of the European Data Protection Board, authorities are coordinating the task force and sharing information on possible enforcement actions.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, discussed his response to the letter released by Elon Musk and other tech leaders regarding a halt on Artificial Intelligence research. He agreed with some of the points in the letter but pointed out that further specifics would be needed, and stressed a need to proceed with caution. OpenAI's approach of waiting six months after training to release the GPT-4 model focused on safety. OpenAI will continue its AI development while being open and transparent to the public, so that everyone can understand the advantages and disadvantages of their use.

Progress is being made in the European Union Parliament regarding the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Negotiators have reached an agreement on a package that imposes tighter rules on General Purpose AI systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT. This will allow authors and publishers to demand proper licensing fees and royalties from developers who use their works to train their models. This agreement is the first step in ensuring that creatives and organisations are protected in the wake of AI competition.