Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is facing heightened scrutiny from investors due to its significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) during a period of slowing growth in Google Cloud. In 2024, Alphabet’s capital expenditures reached around $50 billion, with expectations for further increases in 2025 to bolster cloud expansion and AI-enhanced search features. This considerable spending has raised alarms among investors, particularly as revenue growth slowed during the holiday quarter, affected by declines in advertising and cloud services. The competitive landscape has become more challenging with the rise of companies like…
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DeepSeek, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini: China’s AI Contender Competes with U.S. Rivals
As the global AI race heats up, China’s DeepSeek is positioning itself as a formidable competitor to U.S.-based leaders like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. While OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini have already established themselves as top AI platforms, DeepSeek, created by a Chinese tech company, seeks to disrupt their dominance by emphasizing unique features designed for the Asian market. DeepSeek has attracted attention for its sophisticated natural language processing and understanding, providing users with the ability to engage in intricate conversations across various languages with impressive accuracy. In contrast to…
Read MoreOpenAI references its U.S. origins to sidestep the Indian court, but lawyers have differing opinions
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company based in the U.S. and known for ChatGPT, is challenging a copyright lawsuit in India by claiming that Indian courts do not have jurisdiction over the case. However, legal experts argue that Indian law permits the lawsuit to move forward. The lawsuit was initiated by Asian News International (ANI), which contends that OpenAI’s AI models have utilized its copyrighted material without authorization. In its defense, OpenAI asserts that it has no servers or data centers in India and is headquartered in the U.S., thus Indian…
Read MoreOnline news publishers have filed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in the Delhi High Court.
A coalition of online news publishers has initiated a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, in the Delhi High Court. The publishers claim that OpenAI has utilized their articles and content without appropriate authorization or compensation to train its AI models, including ChatGPT, which produces human-like responses and summaries. This lawsuit represents a significant legal hurdle for OpenAI in one of its rapidly expanding markets. The publishers contend that their proprietary content is being exploited for commercial gain without compliance with copyright laws, which could jeopardize the…
Read MoreMan thanks ChatGPT for its response to the ‘Never Ask’ question, igniting a debate on ethics.
A curious incident has unfolded after a man publicly thanked ChatGPT or answering a question that AI systems typically advise users never to ask or believe. This exchange has sparked a conversation about the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence, the transparency of AI responses, and the responsibility of users to understand AI limitations. The user, who requested to remain anonymous, shared that he had asked ChatGPT a question often flagged by the AI as inappropriate or controversial, based on its built-in ethical guidelines. However, in this instance, the chatbot provided…
Read MoreChatGPT Launches “Tasks” Feature for Reminders and Scheduled Actions
OpenAI has announced a significant update to ChatGPT, introducing a new feature called “Tasks,” which is currently in beta. This feature is available to Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers, allowing users to set reminders and schedule actions, enhancing ChatGPT’s role as a personal assistant. With Tasks, users can create one-time reminders for appointments or events, as well as set up recurring actions like daily weather updates or task reminders. Additionally, users can schedule future actions, such as having ChatGPT follow up on specific topics later. To utilize Tasks, users can…
Read MoreGodfather of AI Yann LeCun: Criminals Lack Resources to Harness AI for World Takeover
Yann LeCun, Meta’s Chief AI Scientist and a prominent figure in the AI community, dismissed concerns about criminals and terrorists exploiting artificial intelligence (AI) for world domination. LeCun argues that these malicious actors lack the necessary resources and skills to leverage AI technology for such grandiose ambitions. The advent of AI, exemplified by the popular ChatGPT introduced in November last year, has prompted discussions about its potential dark side and the risks it may pose to humanity. Despite fears expressed by some experts and world leaders about the misuse of…
Read MoreThe New York Times Takes Legal Action Against Microsoft and OpenAI
The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against technology giants Microsoft and OpenAI, creators of the widely-used Copilot and ChatGPT. The news organization alleges that both companies utilized its content without permission or compensation to train their generative AI tools. Despite objections from The Times, Microsoft and OpenAI reportedly continued this practice, justifying it as “fair use.” The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, asserts that Microsoft and OpenAI built their generative AI tools by “copying and using millions of The Times’s copyrighted news articles, in-depth investigations,…
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