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Several current and former OpenAI researchers are speaking out over the company’s first foray into social media: the Sora app, a TikTok-style feed filled with AI-generated videos and a lot of Sam Altman deepfakes. The researchers, airing their grievances on X, seem torn over how the launch fits into OpenAI’s nonprofit mission to develop advanced AI that benefits humanity. “AI-based feeds are scary,” said OpenAI pretraining researcher John Hallman in a post on X. “I won’t deny that I felt some concern when I first learned we were releasing Sora 2. That said, I think the team did the absolute…
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. zipped all the way home from first base on Austin Wells’ tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees extended their season Wednesday night with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series.Unhappy he was left out of the starting lineup in the opener, Chisholm also made a couple of critical defensive plays at second base that helped the Yankees send the best-of-three playoff to a decisive Game 3 on Thursday night in the Bronx.“What a game. I mean, it has…
For a moment, set aside all your worries and fears about the new Sora 2 app — about how using people’s likenesses could be “bad” or “create problems for society.” Don’t think about the potential copyright problems, or legal problems, or the possibly bad effects of super-realistic fake videos. Ssshhh, I don’t want to think about any of that.Instead, let’s talk about how Sora 2 is the most fun I’ve had online in at least three weeks. I’ve been playing around with OpenAI’s new video tool, and it’s FANTASTIC.Here’s the thing that makes Sora 2 more fun than other AI…
California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic disclose, and stick to, their safety protocols. The decision is already sparking debate about whether other states will follow suit. Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at Encode AI, joined Equity to break down what California’s new AI transparency law actually means — from whistleblower protections to safety incident reporting requirements. He also explains why SB 53 succeeded where SB 1047 failed,…
California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic disclose, and stick to, their safety protocols. The decision is already sparking debate about whether other states will follow suit. Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at Encode AI, joined Equity to break down what this new law actually means and why it managed to pass — its predecessor SB 1047 incurred so much ire from tech companies that Newsom ended up…
SB 53, the AI safety and transparency bill that California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this week, is proof that state regulation doesn’t have to hinder AI progress. So says Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at youth-led advocacy group Encode AI, on today’s episode of Equity. “The reality is that policy makers themselves know that we have to do something, and they know from working on a million other issues that there is a way to pass legislation that genuinely does protect innovation — which I do care about — while making sure that these products are safe,” Billen told TechCrunch. At its core, SB 53 is a first-in-the-nation bill that requires large AI labs…
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s time to get a flu vaccine, and pediatricians are urging people to get them after last winter, when the U.S. saw the most flu-related child deaths in 15 years.October is the ideal month to get protected, experts say, because flu cases typically begin climbing in November.“The best time is today. If you haven’t already had it, get it. I got mine yesterday,” said Dr. Laura Riley, of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Don’t like shots? This year marks the first time that some people can try vaccinating themselves at home using the nasal spray vaccine…
Character.AI received a cease-and-desist letter from Disney, urging the chatbot company to remove Disney characters from among the millions of AI companions on its platform, Variety reports. The company allows users to generate AI chatbots that can range from real people like Elon Musk to fictional characters like Hermione Granger, plus users’ own original creations. These chatbots can be quite unfiltered — in one particularly horrific case, a family sued Character.AI after a chatbot inspired by a Game of Thrones character allegedly encouraged their teenage son to commit suicide. “Character.ai is freeriding off the goodwill of Disney’s famous marks and…
PHOENIX (AP) — It’s a typical day for the Phoenix Mercury at their recently built, $100 million downtown practice facility, with players, coaches and support staff making the final preparations for their surprise trip to the WNBA Finals.The 58,000-square-foot complex has everything a team needs to be successful — two full-size courts, a weight room and a team meeting room with theater-style seating. It opened last year, around the same time the franchise hosted the league’s All-Star game.This — owner Mat Ishbia says — is the future of the WNBA.“I don’t want this to be a competitive advantage,” Ishbia said.…
Fitbit is the original fitness tracker. Although the wearable world has been flooded with new brands and categories (ahem, smart rings), the best Fitbit devices remain some of the most dependable, user-friendly, and affordable trackers out there. Whether you’re aiming to up your daily step count, improve your sleep, or train for a half-marathon, there’s a Fitbit that fits your needs and budget.Fitbit was launched in 2007 and acquired by Google in 2021. The change in ownership hasn’t significantly affected the brand, but Fitbit’s technology has now been integrated into the Google Pixel Watch. Fitbit health and fitness trackers still…