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US regulator investigating ChatGPT over bad content

OpenAI is under investigation by the FTC over concerns of generating false information and mishandling user data.

Meta guru says ChatGPT-style AI is out-of-date

Yann LeCun, the chief scientist for Meta (formerly Facebook), declared that generative AI, such as ChatGPT, had reached a dead end and announced a new AI project called JEPA. LeCun aims to move beyond generative models and develop AI that can conceptualize abstract ideas, challenging the existing hype around generative AI capabilities. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the company’s focus on developing AI that better reflects human understanding of the world. Meta has taken a more discreet approach to generative AI compared to its rivals, while also releasing open source AI models requiring less computing power.

Homework will ‘never be the same’ says ChatGPT founder

Artificial intelligence will transform education, but won’t replace learning, according to Sam Altman, founder of ChatGPT. Speaking at Keio University, he compared AI to calculators for words and emphasized the need for changes in teaching and evaluation methods. Altman also expressed the importance of regulations for AI and acknowledged that while some jobs may disappear, new opportunities will arise.

OpenAI chief accused of ‘blackmail’ in EU dispute

The European Union accused OpenAI’s CEO of “blackmail” for suggesting that new regulations could force the company to leave the bloc. OpenAI’s Sam Altman stated that they might cease operating in Europe if the AI Act was implemented. EU industry commissioner Thierry Breton dismissed Altman’s remarks, emphasizing the need for a clear framework to regulate generative AI. Altman’s comments come as AI technology, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT bot, raises concerns about its impact on industries, misinformation, and biases. Microsoft, which invested in OpenAI, hopes for a reasonable compromise in the final AI Act.

ChatGPT’s Altman pleads US Senate for AI rules

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the need for regulation of artificial intelligence during his testimony before US lawmakers. He highlighted the real and present nature of AI technologies and urged Congress to impose new rules on big tech. Altman suggested a combination of licensing, testing, and increased global coordination in regulating AI, along with the creation of a dedicated US agency. Lawmakers discussed the EU’s AI Act and the importance of transparency measures for generative AI systems like ChatGPT and DALL-E. Experts cautioned that AI technology is still in its early stages and called for thoughtful and nuanced regulation based on the specific impacts of different AI applications.

European Parliament votes on curbs for ChatGPT and other AI

EU lawmakers are set to vote on Thursday on restrictions for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The vote follows efforts to create a law that regulates AI usage while promoting innovation and preventing abuses. The EU aims to become a global leader in AI regulation and has been spurred to action by the emergence of AI applications like ChatGPT and Midjourney. The legislation would define “high-risk” AI activities, ensure human control, and establish supervising authorities in each member state. Prohibitions on certain AI applications, such as emotion recognition and mass surveillance, are also being considered.

Google answers ChatGPT challenge with Bard expansion

Google announced the launch of Bard, a competitor to Microsoft’s ChatGPT, in 180 countries. The company aims to integrate generative AI into its core products, including search. Google’s expansion follows Microsoft’s push into AI despite concerns about its societal impact and job displacement.

Singaporean strikes a small win in TOTO lottery with ChatGPT

A Singaporean TikTok user, Aaron Tan, decided to test the capabilities of AI by using ChatGPT to generate seven numbers for him to play the TOTO lottery. Prompting the AI with a request for random numbers, he purchased the tickets with those numbers and participated in the lottery draw. Surprisingly, three of the numbers matched the grand prize, resulting in a S$50 win for Aaron.

US regulator targets AI ahead of White House confab

US regulators warn about the risks of artificial intelligence ahead of a White House meeting with tech companies. The lack of rules has given Silicon Valley the freedom to put out new products rapidly, raising concerns that AI technologies will wreak havoc on society before the government can catch up. The risks from AI include it being used to “turbocharge” fraud with voice clones, deep-fake videos, and convincing written messages.

Canada opens investigation into AI firm behind ChatGPT

Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner has launched an investigation into OpenAI, the US-based software firm behind ChatGPT, following a complaint alleging unauthorized collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. ChatGPT, known for its ability to generate content from brief prompts, has raised concerns about data privacy and security. This move comes amidst growing calls for increased scrutiny of AI-powered technologies, including a recent call by Elon Musk and global experts for a pause in research on more powerful AI systems due to risks to society. Italy has also blocked ChatGPT over data use concerns, and Europol has warned about potential criminal exploitation of conversational bots.