Recently, at the New York Times DealBook summit, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman shared his views on the future of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He stated that although OpenAI once predicted that AGI would 'elevate humanity' and 'automate the vast majority of intellectual work,' he now believes that the arrival of AGI may not be as significant as many people think.

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 the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Firefox, Mozilla CEO Laura Chambers expressed in an interview with TechCrunch that significant impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on how people use web browsers are expected in the next two to three years. She reiterated Mozilla's strategic focus on the browser as its core product and stated that the company has increased its investment in the development of Firefox. Chambers believes that as the EU...

With the rapid development of generative AI technology, the amount of e-waste generated is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. A global research analysis predicts that by 2030, AI-related e-waste will skyrocket from 2,600 tons in 2023 to 2.5 million tons. This figure is equivalent to nearly two discarded iPhones for each of the 8.5 billion people worldwide, raising serious concerns about environmental impacts. Image source note: Image generated by AI, provided by the image licensing service Midjourney.

Recently, ByteDance officially addressed rumors regarding an 'intern disrupting large model training'. The company confirmed that an intern did maliciously interfere with the model training tasks of the commercialization technology team's research project. However, this action did not affect the company's official commercial projects and online business, nor did it involve other large model businesses of ByteDance. Moreover, ByteDance pointed out that claims circulating online about 'involving over 8,000 nodes and causing losses of over ten million dollars' are seriously exaggerated. According to public reports, the intern was part of ByteDance's commercialization technology team.

Recently, OpenAI faced a wave of executive departures, with the exit of three senior management members drawing widespread attention. To alleviate investment concerns, the company's CFO, Sarah Friar, communicated a positive message to the public via an email. In the message, she reiterated that OpenAI will continue to focus on developing artificial intelligence technologies that benefit investors, demonstrating the company's confidence in the future. Friar revealed that OpenAI's ongoing $6.5 billion funding round has been oversubscribed, with expectations of completion soon.

As the wave of technology sweeps across the globe, generative AI has undoubtedly become a focal point. However, Wu Yongming from Alibaba has presented a deeper insight: the true value of generative AI goes beyond creating dazzling applications; it lies in fundamentally changing the way we interact with the physical world. Wu keenly pointed out that people often fall into the thinking trap of 'overestimating short-term effects while underestimating long-term impacts' in the face of a new technological revolution. This phenomenon is particularly evident in the current fervor surrounding generative AI, with the public generally focusing on the immediate tangible effects that AI can bring.

Recently, the US Department of Commerce released a proposal requiring artificial intelligence (AI) companies to provide detailed reports, aimed at stricter regulation of this rapidly evolving technological field. The notice, titled 'Proposed Rules,' was published on September 9, with the intention of ensuring the safety, reliability of AI technology, and preventing potential misuse by foreign adversaries or non-state actors. Photo credit: Image generated by AI, image licensed from Midjourney. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo stated at a press conference that the rapid development of AI...

Apple showcased its artificial intelligence plans at WWDC for the first time, aiming to enhance the appeal of the iPhone 16 through closely interacting technology, potentially leading to another 'super cycle.' However, the slow rollout of new features and policy restrictions, especially concerning the EU and Chinese markets, have raised concerns about the sales performance of the iPhone 16. Currently, only some iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models support Apple's artificial intelligence, with support for more models pending the upcoming launch event.