Recently, OpenAI, in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Common Sense Media, launched a free training course on artificial intelligence (AI) designed to help teachers understand AI technologies and prompt engineering. This new initiative was officially released on Wednesday, aiming to provide educators with the skills and resources to effectively and responsibly integrate AI tools into the classroom. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from provider Midjourney.

As tech giants like Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic successively launch AI agent products, a technological revolution in AI agent systems is quietly unfolding. What sets these new AI tools apart? How will they change our digital lives? AI agents are essentially intelligent software systems capable of autonomously achieving specific goals. They function like efficient project managers, breaking complex objectives into smaller tasks, allocating necessary resources, and monitoring task progress until completion.

OpenAI has announced the expansion of its ChatGPT's advanced voice mode feature to the web version, allowing users to interact with the AI chatbot directly in the browser. The launch of the web version marks the continuation of the advanced voice mode feature first introduced in the iOS and Android applications. The new feature will initially be available to paid users of ChatGPT, including Plus, Enterprise, Teams, and Edu subscribers.

Recently, Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced a partnership with technology company OpenAI to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology for unlocking deep insights across its many renowned brands. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by service provider Midjourney. These brands include Estée Lauder, Clinique, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Aveda.

Google officially launched the new Gemini application on the Apple App Store, introducing the voice interaction feature Gemini Live, marking a significant breakthrough in the smart voice assistant field. Meanwhile, Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri also indicates an intensifying competition in this area. As an upgraded version of Bard released by Google in 2023, Gemini is

On November 14, OpenAI released a professional student writing guide, systematically outlining the proper use of ChatGPT in the field of education for the first time. This guide not only addresses concerns from the education sector about AI but also provides clear action points for students on how to appropriately utilize AI tools. OpenAI emphasizes that ChatGPT should be viewed as a learning aid rather than a replacement. When used correctly, this tool can deepen the understanding of complex concepts; conversely, improper use may hinder the development of learning skills.

OpenAI has released two significant updates aimed at enhancing the usability of ChatGPT on Windows and Mac systems. These updates include the official full launch of the Windows desktop application and a beta version for macOS, which allows deep integration with popular coding applications such as VS Code, Xcode, and Terminal. These improvements mean that ChatGPT is not just limited to chat interactions but transforms into a real-time assistant capable of working alongside users.

A new study shows that since the release of ChatGPT, generative AI has significantly affected the freelance market, especially in roles that are easily automated. The study, reported by the Harvard Business Review, analyzed 1.4 million job listings posted on a major freelance platform from July 2021 to July 2023. The research found that compared to labor-intensive jobs, the demand for 'automation-prone' positions decreased by an average of 21% after the launch of ChatGPT.

On November 13, the German music copyright organization GEMA filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the Munich regional court, becoming the first copyright collective management organization in the world to take legal action against an AI provider. GEMA accuses OpenAI's ChatGPT of reproducing copyrighted song lyrics without obtaining the necessary licenses or paying creator fees. This lawsuit targets not only OpenAI LLC based in the U.S. but also OpenAI Ireland, which operates in Europe.

The artificial intelligence research organization Nous Research has recently launched the Nous Chat chatbot, which provides access to its large language model Hermes3-70B. Nous Chat offers a familiar interface similar to ChatGPT and allows users to interact with the model without having to run their own code. The Nous Chatbot features long-context memory, multi-turn dialogue, complex role-playing, and self-monologue capabilities.

On Friday evening, OpenAI's popular chatbot ChatGPT faced a severe service interruption, impacting thousands of users. According to data from the outage tracking platform Downdetector.com, as of 7:13 PM Eastern Time, over 19,400 users reported being unable to access this widely-used AI service. In response, OpenAI swiftly issued a statement confirming they are aware of the issue and are actively investigating its cause.

According to the latest report from the Tony Blair Institute, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to replace between 1 million and 3 million jobs in the UK private sector. However, despite a certain degree of unemployment in the short term, in the long run, the increase in unemployment will likely be limited to several hundred thousand, as the emergence of new technologies will create new job opportunities. The institute predicts that in the coming decades, between 60,000 and 275,000 jobs will be replaced each year.

Recently, the Southern District Court of New York dismissed the copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI filed by Raw Story Media, Inc. and AlterNet Media, Inc., stating that the case lacked standing. This ruling marks an important victory for OpenAI in the legal disputes between AI and copyright, providing a reference for handling similar cases in the future. Raw Story and AlterNet are two online news outlets primarily focused on leftist perspectives.

Recently, reports have emerged that Amazon's plans to revamp its smart voice assistant, Alexa, have been delayed yet again, with the new launch date pushed to 2025. According to Bloomberg, insiders familiar with the matter stated that Alexa's AI team was informed that the new version, originally set to launch this year, has now been forced to delay. As early as September last year, Amazon announced plans for a major overhaul of Alexa, which will be equipped with intelligence similar to ChatGPT, enabling it to provide more natural and engaging interactions.