Top 10 AI News
OpenAI may move forward with new business structure, partnership with Microsoft, regulators say
By Matt O’Brien and Thalia Beaty –
OpenAI announced it will reorganize its corporate structure into a nonprofit public benefit corporation. This change comes as regulators have indicated the new structure could allow the company to move ahead with plans to partner more closely with Microsoft. The reorganization is intended to align OpenAI’s operations with its original mission of ensuring AI benefits society, even as it seeks to expand its technology development.
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia
By David Ingram –
Elon Musk unveiled “Grokipedia,” an AI-powered online encyclopedia intended as an alternative to Wikipedia. Grokipedia is built on top of Musk’s Grok chatbot and is designed to generate and organize knowledge using artificial intelligence. Musk’s announcement positions Grokipedia as a platform to provide more dynamic, AI-generated content, reflecting his broader efforts to expand AI-driven technology offerings.
Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates
By The Associated Press –
Amazon announced it will eliminate about 14,000 corporate positions as it shifts resources toward accelerated investment in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The layoffs are primarily in its retail and corporate divisions, and the company said this restructuring will allow it to focus on AI-driven projects and new technology initiatives. Amazon emphasized the cuts are aimed at cost reduction and enabling growth in high-priority areas.
OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome
By Matt O’Brien and Michael Liedtke –
OpenAI introduced “Atlas,” a new web browser that integrates its ChatGPT AI technology. Atlas is designed to compete directly with Google Chrome by embedding advanced AI features into the browsing experience. It can provide AI-generated answers and assistance directly within web pages, aiming to offer users a more interactive and intelligent way to search and navigate the internet. The launch reflects OpenAI’s strategy to expand into internet services and ad-driven revenue streams.
What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
By Jennifer McDermott and Linley Sanders –
A recent AP-NORC poll found many Americans are concerned about artificial intelligence’s environmental footprint. Voters expressed unease over the large energy demands of AI and data centers, especially given climate change concerns. The survey highlighted that while some people see economic benefits in AI, a significant portion worry about its contribution to carbon emissions and potential strain on natural resources.
OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips –
OpenAI announced a partnership with Walmart that allows ChatGPT users to purchase items directly from Walmart’s inventory. Through this integration, customers can shop by chatting with the AI; ChatGPT will search Walmart’s online offerings and complete transactions. This move is part of a broader effort to transform ChatGPT into a shopping assistant, streamlining the e-commerce experience. It represents a significant push in merging AI chat services with retail platforms.
An AI boom is catapulting markets and raising fears a bubble is near
By Jeffrey Marcus –
Forbes contributor Jeffrey Marcus reports that heavy investment in artificial intelligence is driving a surge in stock market values. Companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and other tech giants have seen unprecedented share price gains amid enthusiasm for AI technologies. While this rally is lifting indexes, Marcus highlights concerns that the rapid rise could be a speculative bubble, as valuations reach historic highs. He notes that investors and analysts are divided on whether the AI-fueled growth can be sustained or is only temporary exuberance.
Nvidia and Uber aim to make robotaxis real by 2027
By Dave Altavilla –
Forbes reports that Nvidia and Uber have announced a partnership to accelerate the development of self-driving taxis. The companies plan to integrate Nvidia’s AI hardware with Uber’s ride-hailing network data to bring autonomous robotaxis to market by 2027. Uber will use Nvidia’s Drive platform as the foundation for its autonomous vehicle efforts, providing both the computing infrastructure and vast data needed to train safe driving models. This collaboration is intended to scale up the deployment of driverless cars in urban areas.
Qualcomm challenges Nvidia and AMD with data center AI chips
By Janakiram MSV –
In a strategic move, Qualcomm has unveiled new AI accelerator chips designed for data centers, positioning itself against the likes of Nvidia and AMD. These specialized processors leverage Qualcomm’s strengths in energy-efficient design to target AI workloads in cloud infrastructure. Analysts suggest Qualcomm’s entry into this space signals a shift in the semiconductor industry, providing an alternative to existing GPU-dominated solutions and potentially driving more competition in AI hardware.
The brain power behind sustainable AI
By MIT News –
MIT reports that researcher Miranda Schwacke is exploring how to make artificial intelligence more energy efficient by taking inspiration from the human brain. Her work in neuromorphic computing seeks to develop AI hardware that mimics neural structures, which could dramatically cut power consumption for AI tasks. The article highlights that leveraging brain-inspired designs may be key to creating future AI systems that are powerful yet sustainable, addressing concerns about the climate impact of large-scale AI computing.