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Tesla founder Elon Musk has recently filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the organization of abandoning its original non-profit mission. According to the latest complaint, Musk has also added multiple defendants, including Microsoft, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, and former OpenAI board member and Microsoft executive D. Templeton. Source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney. This lawsuit was filed in a district court in California.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the demand for electricity is continuously increasing. According to a recent report by Gartner, newly installed servers consumed 195 terawatt-hours of electricity last year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 18 million households. This figure is expected to soar to 500 terawatt-hours by 2027, roughly the annual electricity demand of 46 million households. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, and the image licensing service provider Midjourney. Furthermore, existing data centers consumed electricity in 2022.

According to informed sources, OpenAI is preparing to launch a new AI agent system codenamed Operator, capable of performing computer tasks such as programming and travel bookings on behalf of users. This news signals a shift towards more intelligent and autonomous AI technologies. An anonymous insider revealed that during a staff meeting on Wednesday, OpenAI's leadership announced plans to release this tool in January next year. At that time, the tool will be launched as a research preview and will be available through the company's application programming interface (API).

The New Zealand government announced the launch of a virtual assistant named Gov-GPT at the Aotearoa AI Summit, aimed at simplifying the process for citizens to access government information by leveraging Chat-GPT technology. Minister of Technology Judith Collins stated that this initiative is part of the vision for a 'digital front door,' designed to help citizens quickly find the government information they need. Callaghan Innovation will lead the pilot project for Gov-GPT and will introduce a program to encourage businesses to adopt artificial intelligence, providing research and expertise.

Glean, an AI-driven enterprise work platform, raised $260 million in Series E financing, doubling its valuation to $4.6 billion, co-led by Altimeter and DST Global. Glean's mission is to provide work AI for everyone, connecting and deeply understanding enterprise data, personnel, processes, and environments, while maintaining intuitiveness and security, becoming a reliable tool in daily work. Since its launch in 2019, Glean has evolved from an AI-powered enterprise search engine to a comprehensive enterprise AI assistant.

Singapore has recently introduced a new bill aimed at banning the use of deepfake technology during elections to ensure the authenticity of information and the fairness of the electoral process. With the advancement of generative AI technology, the risk of deepfake content has increased. The bill seeks to regulate the production of false content created by both AI and non-AI technologies, including videos, audio, and images. The core provisions prohibit the publication of online ads that falsely depict candidates' words and actions during election periods, with violators facing fines or imprisonment. The bill also allows for issuing correction orders to individuals and social media platforms that publish false content.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into our lives and work, providing convenience while also posing risks. Gartner analyst Mesaglio points out that companies may encounter cost discrepancies of up to 500% to 1000% when applying AI, primarily due to rising vendor prices and companies' neglect of cloud resource usage. While AI processes unstructured data to obtain more information, the costs are high. Additionally, AI applications may lead to 'productivity leakage', where employees may use saved time for leisure rather than work.

The Turing Test proposed by Alan Turing in 1950 aims to evaluate machine intelligence by making it difficult for humans to distinguish between machines and humans through textual communication. Recently, scientists at the University of California, San Diego, explored the ability of AI and humans to differentiate each other when reading conversation logs rather than engaging in direct communication. They designed the Inverted Turing Test and the Shifted Turing Test. The results showed that the accuracy of AI judges was lower than that of humans who participated in direct communication, and in some cases, the AI even mistakenly identified another AI as a human. This indicates that in the absence of direct communication...

The current tech industry mainly relies on the boom of artificial intelligence (AI) to mask its overall sluggish condition, with many companies continuing to struggle amid economic downturns. Traditional tech sectors, such as software, IT consulting, and companies providing electronic devices for manufacturing and the automotive industry, face problems of weak demand and excess inventory, making recovery difficult. While AI has become the sole growth point, the aftermath of overhiring and excessive spending, coupled with economic uncertainty, has increased the difficulty of recovery. Large tech companies are experiencing a slowdown in growth, and small businesses in the tech sector are particularly facing weak revenue growth. Although AI is the current highlight,

With the rise of artificial intelligence technology, the exploration of 'automated decision-making' by businesses and governments has raised widespread public concerns. The latest consumer report shows that over 72% of respondents feel uneasy about the application of AI in areas such as job interviews, bank loan approvals, rental qualification assessments, and facial recognition surveillance, with 45% feeling 'very uncomfortable' about it. More than half of the respondents express concerns about AI in facial recognition surveillance, and about one-third feel 'very uncomfortable' regarding it. Regarding medical diagnosis and treatment plans, half of the respondents are also unwilling...

At a recent Gartner IT symposium, analysts predicted that by 2027, 40% of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions will achieve multimodal integration, significantly up from 1% in 2023. The integration of multimodal GenAI can capture relationships between different data streams and expand benefits across various data and applications, supporting human multitasking in different environments. Gartner's report indicates that multimodal GenAI and open-source large language models will have a profound impact, benefiting enterprises in the next five years.

Video game performers in Los Angeles have reached an agreement with 80 game developers, agreeing to important terms regarding the use of artificial intelligence, thereby ending the ongoing strike due to stalled negotiations. The core issue was the concern over AI technology potentially replicating and misusing the likeness and voice of performers. The agreement not only includes salary increases but also introduces protective measures against the exploitative use of AI and the pressures of physical and vocal performance. The introduction of tiered budget agreements makes collaboration with union performers possible, ensuring the rights of performers. This agreement is a milestone for the entire gaming industry.

The first international AI treaty will be opened for signing on September 5, covering 57 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and EU member states. This 'AI Convention' aims to address AI risks, protect human rights, and promote responsible innovation. The UK Justice Minister emphasizes that this treaty ensures the rational use of new technologies without compromising fundamental values. The focus is on protecting human rights affected by AI, in contrast to the EU's AI regulations that emphasize market regulation. The treaty has been in preparation since 2019, aiming to implement it through legislative and administrative measures, with the UK government committed to working with all parties.

Sam Altman is advancing a large-scale global AI infrastructure plan aimed at supporting AI development by establishing data centers in multiple U.S. states, enhancing energy supply, and boosting semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The plan is expected to cost several billion dollars, seeking support from the U.S. government, and aims to form a coalition of global investors. Investors from Canada, South Korea, Japan, and the UAE are also considering participation. OpenAI is undergoing a new round of funding, targeting to raise several billion dollars, aiming to increase its valuation to $100 billion.

California has passed new legislation AB1836, which requires explicit consent from the estates of deceased performers before creating AI replicas for various digital representations in films, television, and games. The law aims to enhance the protection of performers' rights in the era of artificial intelligence. The SAG-AFTRA union has expressed its support and is collaborating with AI companies Narrativ and ElevenLabs to establish a platform that allows actors to license their voice AI clones, ensuring control over how and where their likeness is used. This initiative will not only impact Hollywood.

Emotional AI is becoming an emerging trend in the enterprise software domain, aiming to enable AI assistants to understand human emotions and enhance the intimacy of human-machine interaction. This technology attempts to accurately interpret emotions in interactions by combining multidimensional data such as visual and auditory inputs, utilizing machine learning and psychological knowledge. With the widespread application of AI assistants in the workplace, emotional AI shows greater commercial potential. Many large cloud service providers have launched related services, such as Microsoft's Azure Cognitive Services and Amazon's Rekognition. However, emotional AI is not a new concept.

Tom Hanks has issued a warning on social media, alerting the public to be cautious of fraudulent ads that misuse his image, pointing out that these ads are created using artificial intelligence to promote so-called miracle cures and wonder drugs. He emphasized that he is not associated with such ads or products and that genuine medical advice should come from professionals. Hanks' warning has raised concerns about the safety of celebrity and public figures' images, especially in the digital age where this misuse is becoming increasingly common. In response to this issue, Tennessee has passed the 'Image and Voice Safety Act' aimed at...

At the integrated dispatch center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, the introduction of artificial intelligence technology has significantly improved the efficiency of emergency call handling. The AI system can instantly translate 42 languages, displaying the German translation directly on the dispatcher’s screen, allowing them to communicate with callers in German. With a single click, responses can be translated into the caller's language. Additionally, the AI can provide question suggestions and calculate search areas to assist operators. The AI's decision support ensures the accuracy of information processing, but key judgments are still made by humans. This project has been operational since June 2021.

According to a survey by ABBYY, 63% of IT leaders globally have significantly increased AI investments, averaging over $879,000, due to concerns about losing competitiveness from missing opportunities. Although costs are a major concern, almost all respondents plan to continue increasing AI spending in the coming year. Client pressure and risks from AI-generated misinformation were mentioned, but worries about employee misuse of AI became one of the biggest concerns. Small language models (SLMs) are favored by 93% of decision-makers due to their high accuracy. Despite most companies (91%) expressing...

Fetch.ai announces the establishment of an innovation laboratory aimed at advancing the development of AI smart agent solutions to enhance technological value for businesses and consumers. The laboratory will provide funding, expert guidance, and strategic support, organize competitions, and offer rapid development opportunities to foster innovation. Fetch.ai commits to investing $10 million annually to support projects focused on building AI smart agents. Additionally, Fetch.ai has launched the 'Innovation Ambassador Club' and 'Intern Incubator Program' to promote innovation within the ecosystem and support talent.