ChatGPT Outage Strikes During Lok Sabha Election Announcement

On Tuesday, OpenAI’s popular chatbot ChatGPT experienced a widespread outage, coinciding with the announcement of India’s Lok Sabha election 2024 results. Users reported issues across social media platforms, leading to a surge of memes expressing frustration and highlighting humanity’s growing reliance on the AI platform. The outage marked the first reported disruption since OpenAI’s recent GPT-4o update, which had expanded ChatGPT’s capabilities. Despite OpenAI’s acknowledgement of the issue and promise to resolve it, users voiced their disappointment over the prolonged outage, which impacted their work and study. The incident sparked a wave of memes, emphasizing the increased dependency on ChatGPT for various tasks, from generating ideas to assisting with homework.

AI Researchers Call for Oversight as Generative AI Gains Traction

A group of current and former employees from leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Google’s Deep Mind, and Anthropic, have voiced concerns about the rapid development of generative AI technology without effective oversight. They highlight potential Risiken such as exacerbating inequality, manipulating information, and even the potential for AI systems to escape control. The group urges collaboration between scientists, legislators, and the public to mitigate these risks. They also call on AI companies to establish anonymous whistleblower protections and refrain from enforcing non-disparagement agreements.

OpenAI Disrupts Covert AI Operations Targeting Indian Elections

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has taken action against deceptive uses of AI in covert operations focused on the Indian elections. The company disrupted a network of accounts originated from Israel that used AI-generated content to criticize the ruling BJP party and praise the opposition Congress party. The disrupted activity had no significant impact on audience engagement or reach. OpenAI is committed to developing safe AI and preventing abuse of its services.

ChatGPT Mistakenly Thinks Sonos Ace Headphones Are Speakers, Recommends Non-Existent Colors

In a test of ChatGPT’s knowledge about Sonos Ace headphones, the AI model displayed several errors: it identified them as speakers, suggested non-existent color options, and provided generic recommendations that ignored the unique design and features of the headphones. This highlights potential limitations in ChatGPT’s understanding and reasoning capabilities when dealing with specific products and concepts.

ChatGPT Free Version Upgrade: Custom GPTs and More Features Now Available

The free version of ChatGPT has received a significant upgrade, now offering features that were previously exclusive to the paid ChatGPT Plus version. Among the most notable is the addition of custom GPTs, which allow users to create personalized versions of ChatGPT tailored to specific tasks. These GPTs can be enhanced with additional knowledge and customized prompts, making them highly versatile tools. The update also includes access to GPT-4o features like image understanding, file uploads for analysis, and web information retrieval. However, some features remain limited for free users, and limitations will result in a fallback to GPT-3.5. These enhancements bring the free version of ChatGPT closer to the capabilities of ChatGPT Plus while expanding its accessibility and utility for a wider range of users.

Generative AI: ChatGPT Leads the Way, but Regular Use Remains Low

Despite the hype surrounding generative AI in recent months, a new study suggests that regular use of these tools is still relatively low. OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the most widely used, with 2% of respondents in France and the UK, and 7% in the US using it daily. However, between 19% and 30% of respondents haven’t even heard of any of the most popular generative AI tools. Younger people are more likely to use generative AI regularly, with 56% of those aged between 18 and 24 saying they’ve used ChatGPT at least once. Going forward, the study predicts that generative AI will be driven by a combination of professional adaptation, workplace products, and the integration of AI elements into social media and search engines.

OpenAI Secures Major Content Deal with News Corp for AI Model Development

In a landmark agreement, OpenAI has partnered with News Corp to gain access to a vast content library for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The multi-year deal, valued at up to $250 million, grants OpenAI access to content from News Corp’s prestigious titles, including The Wall Street Journal, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, and many more. This strategic partnership will enable OpenAI to enhance its ChatGPT chatbot and other AI-powered services with high-quality reporting and journalistic insights. The agreement underscores the growing trend of tech companies collaborating with publishers to secure appropriate access to content for AI training, ensuring compliance with copyright laws and addressing concerns from creatives over unauthorized use of their work.

Scarlett Johansson Accuses OpenAI CEO of Unauthorized Use of Her Voice for ChatGPT

Actress Scarlett Johansson has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of using a voice for the ChatGPT system that sounds eerily similar to her own, despite her declining to voice the chatbot herself. OpenAI has since suspended use of the voice, but Johansson’s public displeasure and potential legal action are raising concerns about the ethical implications of AI voice replication and the importance of respecting individuals’ right to consent.

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