It's issue #210 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
In an era where artificial intelligence features prominently in both our daily lives and our collective imagination, it's common to hear concerns about these systems gaining too much power or even becoming autonomous rulers of our future. Yet, a closer look at the current state of AI technology reveals that these fears, while popular in science fiction, are far from being realized in the real world. Here's why we're not on the brink of an AI takeover.
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OpenAI 'Spring Updates' Event sparks speculation: GPT-5 launch or Google Search Revival?
OpenAI's ‘Spring Updates’ live stream event tonight promises to unveil new features for ChatGPT and GPT-4 models, amidst speculation of Google search engine revival and GPT-5 launch. While OpenAI denies these claims, anticipation grows for potential impacts on Google's offerings.
'It feels like AI from the movies': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he is surprised that GPT-4o is real
OpenAI has released its latest AI model, GPT-4o, which introduces enhanced voice, video, and text capabilities. CEO Sam Altman likens the model's capabilities to 'AI from the movies'.
AI is hitting the job market 'like a tsunami': IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva
Georgieva emphasised the importance of getting ready for these changes. She said, 'We have very little time to get people ready for it, businesses ready for it'
How Big Tech, startups, AI devices, and trade wars will transform the way chips are made and the technologies they power.
₹6,000 Cr Rapido Winning India's Shared Mobility
Rapido was reportedly raising $100M last fortnight to expand its presence in India, where it continued to expand during the election wave.
The Starbucks rewards app is an incredible business. However, mobile orders are getting out of control and hurting the brand's "premium" vibe.
Another RBI rule is freaking banks out
An explainer on RBI’s new rules for big infrastructure loans and why it has put banks and NBFCs in a spot of bother.
A Skeptic's Take on Beaming Power to Earth from Space
Why we shouldn’t try to stick solar plants where the sun always shines.
2023 temperatures were warmest we’ve seen for at least 2,000 years
Northern Hemisphere temperatures well beyond natural variability seen in tree rings.
All the big Gemini AI and Android 15 news.
Honorary mentions
AI Safety for Fleshy Humans: a whirlwind tour
GPT-4o (Omni) Human interaction Demo
And that's the lot! Thanks for checking out what we had to share with you this week, we shall catch up with you next Wednesday. Incase you aren't subscribed to the newsletter, you could subscribe here.
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