AI Edition - It's AI Time - 232 [03-12-2024]

AI Edition - It's AI Time - 232

Ads might be coming to ChatGPT:

OpenAI is considering an advertising business model to help support its costly AI tool development. Despite no current active plans for ads, the idea remains on the table as a potential revenue source. CEO Sam Altman considers ads a last resort and has expressed discomfort at the possibility of combining ads and AI.

The race is on to make AI agents do your online shopping for you:

Tech companies are developing AI shopping agents to automate online purchases, potentially reshaping the retail industry. Perplexity's current model faces operational challenges. Companies like OpenAI, Google, and Amazon are also exploring AI purchasing capabilities. These developments aim to streamline shopping but raise questions about privacy, retailer interactions, and the evolving online shopping experience.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Has Thoughts on AI Agents, Automation, And The Future of Your Job:

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff envisions companies creating AI agents to handle customer service and sales tasks by leveraging their existing data and policies, positioning Salesforce as the key enabler of this transformation. He argues that AI-driven automation will enhance productivity rather than eliminate jobs, allowing businesses to operate more efficiently and expand without increasing human labor. Benioff highlights this shift as a critical moment in business evolution, providing a competitive edge against rivals and reshaping traditional workflows.

OpenAI targets 1bn users in next phase of growth:

OpenAI aims to reach 1 billion users by launching new AI agents, building AI infrastructure, and integrating ChatGPT with Apple devices. The company is investing heavily in AI development and infrastructure to maintain a competitive edge against rivals like Google and Microsoft. OpenAI is navigating political complexities while pushing for US-led AI advancements over China's influence.

Google's plan to keep AI out of search trial remedies isn't going very well:

US District Judge Amit Mehta suggests AI could play a significant role in developing remedies following the government's win in the Google search monopoly trial, potentially affecting Google's AI products. The DOJ has proposed remedies to prevent Google from using AI to maintain its market dominance, including restrictions on exclusive agreements and investments in AI. Microsoft is resisting Google's demands for confidential AI deal details, arguing relevance. OpenAI may be compelled to share data amidst these considerations.

AI company Mistral is latest European startup to eye expansion in Silicon Valley:

European AI startup Mistral, known for open-weight LLMs, is expanding to Palo Alto to access Silicon Valley talent and resources.

OpenAI gets new $1.5 billion investment from SoftBank, allowing employees to sell shares in a tender offer:

OpenAI is allowing employees to sell $1.5 billion worth of shares to SoftBank, reflecting growing investor interest in AI.

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