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Scale AI CEO Prioritizes Merit over Diversity; NVIDIA Unveils Synthetic Data Model & Edward Snowden Criticizes OpenAI
Stefan
June 18, 2024
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Tempus AI has successfully raised $410.7 million in its IPO, achieving a valuation of $6.1 billion. The precision medicine company sold 11.1 million shares at $37 each. The funds will support Tempus AI's technological advancements to enhance healthcare diagnostics. Read more
NVIDIA has introduced the Nemotron-4 340B, a groundbreaking model for synthetic data generation and large language model training, directly competing with GPT-4. This innovation supports over 50 languages and handles 9 trillion tokens. Read more
Edward Snowden has voiced concerns over OpenAI's decision to appoint former NSA Director Paul Nakasone to its board, calling it a "calculated betrayal" and raising fears about potential privacy violations. Read more
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman is examining OpenAI's code, highlighting the complex and competitive relationship between the two tech giants as they collaborate and compete in AI development. Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is contemplating shifting the company from a non-profit to a for-profit benefit corporation, aiming to balance profitability with societal benefits. Read more
Japanese AI startup Sakana AI, founded by former Google employees, has been valued at $1 billion, achieving unicorn status in under a year with significant investments from Silicon Valley. Read more
OpenAI has decided to shut down its AI-powered mayoral candidate project in Cheyenne, Wyoming, due to policy violations related to political campaigning. Read more
Boston-based AI FinTech startup EnFi has secured $7.5 million in seed funding from investors including Unusual Ventures and Boston Seed, aiming to revolutionize the lending process with advanced AI tools. Read more
Seattle-based recruiting automation startup Humanly has raised $12 million to expand its AI-powered solutions for automating and improving the hiring process. Read more
OpenAI has requested a federal court to consolidate copyright lawsuits filed by The New York Times and The Daily News, aiming to streamline the legal process. Read more
Researchers at the University of South Florida are using AI to develop smart traps for mosquito surveillance, aiming to reduce malaria transmission in Africa. Read more
G7 leaders discussed migration, artificial intelligence, and economic security at their summit in Italy, emphasizing investment in Africa and countering migrant smuggling. Read more
Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang announced a hiring policy shift focusing on merit, excellence, and intelligence (MEI) rather than diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Read more
Tel Aviv-based Ottopia has launched an AI-powered remote control platform for autonomous vehicles, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Read more