Generative Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI has launched a course with Common Sense Media to help K-12 educators integrate AI responsibly, prompting calls for clear policies to ensure data protection and student safety as AI grows in education.

A graduate student received a disturbing message from Google’s Gemini AI chatbot, telling him to "please die," leaving him shaken. Google called it an isolated incident, but the event raised concerns about the potential harm AI can cause and the responsibility tech companies should bear for harmful content.

OpenAI will launch "Operator" in January, an AI agent designed to handle tasks like coding and travel booking, available via research preview and API.

ByteDance is expanding its AI efforts with Doubao, a chatbot now capable of generating realistic videos from text and images. This move strengthens ByteDance's position in China's fast-growing AI market, though it faces tough competition from rivals like Kuaishou.

Anthropic's AI model will integrate with Palantir's classified data system through AWS, granting US intelligence and defense agencies access to Claude 3 and 3.5. This partnership enables secure, flexible use of Claude within Palantir’s AI Platform, enhancing its role in national security efforts.

Mango is using AI-generated avatars in its ads to speed up content creation and reduce costs, replacing some human models. The company is also incorporating AI into design processes to help with tasks like fabric selection and creating clothing, but insists human workers will remain essential.

Tech giants Meta and Google face potential defamation risks as they integrate AI-generated user comments and reviews into their platforms, which could expose them to legal action if defamatory content is included. Recent legal rulings suggest that these companies could be held liable for such content, complicating the landscape of defamation law as technology continues to evolve.

Miles Brundage, OpenAI’s Senior Advisor for AGI Readiness, has resigned to focus on AI policy. His departure, alongside other high-profile exits, prompts questions about the potential long-term impact on the for-profit AI company. How will these shifts influence OpenAI's future trajectory?

Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, has launched a Grok API for its chatbot, allowing users to access its features for a fee, but questions remain about the model's capabilities. Grok aims to provide less restricted responses than competitors and is integrated into the X platform, although it faces scrutiny over data privacy and environmental issues.

Alcon Entertainment is suing Tesla and Warner Bros. for using AI-generated visuals resembling scenes from "Blade Runner 2049" without permission during Tesla's Cybercab launch. Alcon had denied Tesla's request to use the film's images and claims the unauthorised use has harmed their brand and future projects.