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OpenAI planned bidding war for AGI; Perplexity launches fake movie trailer & Apple to reveal "Apple Intelligence"
Rene
June 09, 2024
Hi all
Due to some technical errors, we missed the deadline for the previous Daily AI Brief. To make it up with you, we have bundled the best stories from the past days in this sunday special.
Enjoy!
Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former safety researcher at OpenAI, claims the company planned to start a global artificial general intelligence (AGI) bidding war among major powers like the USA, China, and Russia to maximize profits. He discussed his dismissal from OpenAI over concerns related to his memo about potential IP theft by the Chinese Communist Party. Read more
AI startup Perplexity has released a fake movie trailer titled "The Know-It-Alls" as part of its first major marketing campaign. The trailer, aired during the NBA Finals, aims to generate buzz around Perplexity’s search engine technology, showcasing the brand's innovative approach to marketing. Read more
Apple is set to introduce its new AI feature, dubbed 'Apple Intelligence', at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference. The feature is expected to enhance notification summaries, text generation, and photo editing, potentially in collaboration with OpenAI. Read more
Chinese video-sharing platform Kuaishou has introduced Kling, an AI capable of generating high-quality videos from text, challenging OpenAI's Sora. Kling can produce two-minute videos at 1080p resolution using Diffusion Transformer technology. Read more
Actor and venture capitalist Ashton Kutcher envisions a future where entire movies could be produced by AI using OpenAI's Sora. He highlighted Sora’s rapid advancements and potential to significantly reduce film production costs. Read more
Hooky, a new startup, offers a platform for artists to create and license AI voice-clones, giving them control over how their voices are used commercially. Artists like Jay Sean and Eric Bellinger are already using this service. Read more
DuckDuckGo has launched an AI Chat service that allows users to interact with various large language models while maintaining privacy and anonymity. The service includes models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Mistral. Read more
The U.S. Treasury Department is seeking public feedback on the use of AI in financial services. The consultation aims to explore AI's opportunities, risks, and regulatory considerations within the sector. Read more
The U.S. DOJ and FTC are preparing antitrust investigations into Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia due to concerns over their dominant roles in the AI sector. The investigations will examine their data access and impact on market competition. Read more
Hoop, an AI-driven productivity app that automates to-do lists from video calls, emails, and Slack, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Index Ventures. Founded by former Trello executives, Hoop aims to simplify task management in remote work environments. Read more
French AI startup Mistral has launched new services for fine-tuning and custom training of generative AI models, aimed at enhancing coding efficiency and customization for clients. Read more
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Singapore’s Minister of Communications and Information Josephine Teo held a roundtable on AI. The discussion focused on maximizing AI potential and aligning risk mitigation frameworks between the U.S. and Singapore, highlighting the importance of bilateral cooperation in AI governance. Read more
AI startup qeen.ai, founded by former Google and DeepMind experts, raised $2.2 million in pre-seed funding. Led by Wamda Capital, the funding aims to transform the e-commerce sector with accessible AI solutions that improve online sales and customer experiences. Read more
Alibaba is increasing its investment in Chinese AI startups by providing cloud computing credits and leading a $1 billion funding round for Moonshot AI. This strategy aims to foster startup growth and align with Alibaba’s cloud business, amidst economic challenges and competitive pressures in its core e-commerce business. Read more
OpenAI is involved in a legal dispute with Open Artificial Intelligence, which filed counterclaims accusing OpenAI of trademark infringement and deceptive practices. This case could impact AI transparency and corporate accountability. Read more
Seattle-based startup Tektonic AI raised $10 million in seed funding from Madrona and Point72 Ventures. The funding will support the development of AI software aimed at automating complex business workflows to enhance efficiency in sales and revenue teams. Read more
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, plans to build a multibillion-dollar supercomputer facility in Memphis. The project, featuring 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs, aims to enhance xAI's capabilities and compete with major AI players. Read more
Humane, an AI hardware startup, is exploring the sale of its AI Pin device after a disappointing market debut. The company is in discussions with HP and various telecom companies for a potential acquisition. Read more
Meta faces challenges from the European Center for Digital Rights (NOYB) regarding its AI training practices. NOYB claims Meta’s use of user data violates the EU’s GDPR, filing complaints in 11 European countries. Read more
Spideo, a Swedish AI video company, secured a $20 million investment led by Cipio Partners. Known for its AI-powered video solutions for sports teams, Spideo plans to enhance its product development and expand its international sales team. Read more
AI startup DoNotPay has settled a class action lawsuit over allegations of substandard services and unauthorized law practice. The settlement is currently being finalized, with details expected soon. Read more