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In today’s AI news roundup, we cover OpenAI’s for-profit shift, scientists push for global oversight on AI risks, and Google introduces tools to label AI-generated images.
Here’s what you might have missed.
OpenAI May Shift from Nonprofit Roots as Investors Eye Profit Potential
OpenAI will transition to a for-profit model next year to streamline its structure, addressing both investor concerns and staff confusion. The shift could coincide with a $6.5 billion funding round, potentially boosting its valuation to $150 billion.
Soooo @OpenAI starts as a non profit to help humanity, then changes and charges high fees for profit to help further along the gap between the rich and poor.
Seems like they better hope the future ends up good or they will become the biggest villains in human history.
— fleshpistol.sol 🔫 (@fleshpistol) September 15, 2024
China Proposes Mandatory Labels for AI-Generated Content
China’s Cyberspace Administration has proposed new rules requiring AI-generated content to be clearly labeled with visible logos or hidden metadata. Platforms will need to verify these labels, and the rules are expected to take effect after a public comment period ending on October 14, 2024.
Google Uses AI and Satellites to Help Find New Wildfires
Google Research is launching FireSat, a satellite system aimed at detecting and tracking wildfires globally in real time. The first satellite is set to launch in 2025. The project is supported by $13 million in funding.
AI Scientists Urge Global Contingency Plan as Fears of Losing Control Over AI Grow
AI researchers are urging for a global oversight system to manage the risks of uncontrollable AI, stressing the need for international cooperation to prevent disasters. They propose steps for emergency preparedness, safety measures, and independent research to tackle the dangers posed by advanced AI.
Leading computer scientists from around the world, including @Yoshua_Bengio, Andrew Yao, @yaqinzhang and Stuart Russell met last week and released their most urgent and ambitious call to action on AI Safety from this group yet.🧵 pic.twitter.com/qXknvCMBTV
— International Dialogues on AI Safety (@ais_dialogues) September 16, 2024
Snapchat Gets AI-Generated Videos and a Simpler App Design
Snapchat is introducing a more streamlined app design that removes Snap Maps and Stories to enhance navigation, along with Snap AI Video, enabling select creators to generate AI videos from text prompts.
We’re testing a simplified version of @Snapchat centered around communicating with friends, taking pictures, and entertainment. 📷Here’s what to expect: https://t.co/BuKjTR41Gl pic.twitter.com/pTlXn6KOeC
— Snap Inc. (@Snap) September 17, 2024
Google Will Make it Easier to Spot AI-Generated Images
Google will use C2PA metadata to identify AI-generated images in products like Google Images and Lens, introducing a new feature that reveals AI involvement to enhance transparency and combat misinformation.
BlackRock and Microsoft Team up for $30B AI Infrastructure Fund
BlackRock and Microsoft are launching a $30 billion fund for AI infrastructure, backed by Nvidia and MGX, with $70 billion in expected debt financing. The fund will mainly invest in the U.S. and partner countries to boost AI development and tackle supply chain and energy issues.
UN Report Proposes Global AI Governance Body
The UN has proposed a global body to oversee AI governance, similar to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The initiative focuses on international cooperation and supporting developing nations in addressing AI risks like disinformation.
We can no longer view photorealistic AI as near future possibility. These images are virtually indistinguishable from actual photographs. Beyond replacing human workers, AI has high potential to be used unethically unless we develop some legal standards around it fast. https://t.co/ZiKvx9msae
— Animation Workers Ignited (@AWorkersIgnited) August 9, 2024
LinkedIn Under Fire for Discreet Data Policy Update Aimed at AI Model Training
Starting November 20, 2024, LinkedIn will automatically opt U.S. users into a data collection plan to train its AI models, causing backlash over the lack of user consent. European users are excluded due to stricter privacy laws.
🚨Heads up, LinkedIn just opted everyone into training their AI.
Go to Settings->Data Privacy->TURN OFF data for generative AI improvement 🚨 pic.twitter.com/u8CcftVRIF
— Chey Curtis (@Cheyenne_Curtis) September 18, 2024
Lionsgate Deal Would Train AI on the Studio’s Movies
Lionsgate is teaming up with AI company Runway to develop a model that uses its content to lower production costs. Runway will gain by applying its AI tools to Hollywood projects, all while concerns about AI-generated likenesses grow.
Today we are excited to announce that we have entered into a first-of-its-kind partnership with @Lionsgate to bring our next generation of storytelling tools into the hands of the world’s greatest storytellers.
Learn more: https://t.co/0Yg9F1b7Sq
— Runway (@runwayml) September 18, 2024
Alibaba Releases 100+ Open-Source AI Models and New Text-to-Video Tool
Alibaba released 100+ AI models, including Qwen 2.5 and a text-to-video tool. These models, ranging from 0.5 to 72 billion parameters, are designed for various industries. The upgraded Qwen-Max 2.5 is said to outperform competitors, strengthening Alibaba’s position in generative AI.
Meta Headlines Open Letter to EU Expressing Concerns on AI Regulation
Over 50 companies urged the EU to clarify its AI regulations, arguing that inconsistent rules are hindering Europe’s progress. They emphasized the need for clear guidelines to enable the use of European data for AI training.
Meta, along with 59 other companies including Spotify and Ericsson, have written an open letter to the EU calling for AI regulatory certainty. The letter was published today in multiple outlets across the EU. This one is from the FT. pic.twitter.com/hFf8OziNVg
— Andrew Curran (@AndrewCurran_) September 19, 2024
Nvidia Targets Telecom Opportunities With AI-RAN Platform Innovation
Nvidia’s new AI system, AI Aerial, improves network performance and opens up new business opportunities in the telecommunications industry. It helps consumers save money and businesses grow.
