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OpenAI's "Strawberry" AI Model Sparks Fresh Debate
PYMNTS

• OpenAI's "Strawberry" excels in reasoning, handling complex problems in science, coding, and mathematics.

• Scored 83% on International Mathematics Olympiad exam (GPT-4o=13%).

• Emphasizes explainable AI, showing step-by-step reasoning for conclusions.

• Potential game-changer in healthcare, legal tech, and scientific research.

• Slower processing speeds may pose challenges for real-time applications.

OpenAI Moves Away from Being Non-Profit
MSN News

• OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, announced shift from non-profit to for-profit.

• The current setup involves a non-profit controlling a for-profit arm, which manages a holding company receiving investments from firms like Microsoft.

• A profit cap means excess earnings go to the non-profit division, but the move suggests changes to attract more investment.

• Altman emphasized that the non-profit element remains core to OpenAI's mission to build AI that benefits everyone.

AI's Real Power: Enhancing Existing Products
The Wall Street Journal

• Apple and Google are enhancing functionality with features like voice assistants, text summaries, and on-device image generation.

• AI is making technology more user-friendly and efficient by assisting with tasks like adding school dates to calendars or processing invoices.

• Big Tech companies benefit by using AI to drive sales of current products.

• Some industries are using AI to improve productivity, manage costs, and automate labor-intensive tasks, showing AI potential across diverse sectors.

Microsoft Copilot to Be Integrated into Singapore's Legal Tech Platform
ZDNet

• Microsoft AI will integrate into legal tech platform to streamline workflows.

• Helps track deadlines and manage team workloads with real-time updates.

• Small and midsize businesses can get 70% grants to offset costs.

• Human oversight is crucial for responsibility, ethics, and proper conduct.

Every iPhone Model That Will Support Apple's AI Features
ZDNet

• iOS 18 introduces advanced AI features including improved Siri, summarization tools, and AI-powered photo editing.

• Only iPhone models with the A17 Pro chip or newer, such as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lineup, support these features.

• New AI tasks utilize on-device processing for enhanced security and reduced latency.

• Mac and iPad users need at least an M1 chip to access new AI capabilities.

• Click “Read More” to see the complete list of phones!

Oprah's AI Special with Sam Altman and Bill Gates: Highlights
TechCrunch

• Sam Altman discussed AI learning concepts but acknowledged the need for safety testing and regulatory involvement.

• Marques Brownlee demonstrated advances in deepfake technology, raising concerns about cyber threats and misinformation.

• FBI Director Christopher Wray highlighted AI's role in sextortion and disinformation, stressing vigilance against AI misuse.

• Bill Gates expressed optimism about AI enhancing education and medicine, though concerns about biases in AI were noted.

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Brad and Brian