Musk vs. OpenAI: The Legal Battle Ends?
Plus: Microsoft to discontinue Copilot GPT Builder after 3 months of launch, Autonomous driving by musculoskeletal humanoids: A study
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Welcome to the 295th edition of The AI Edge newsletter. This edition features a surprising update: Elon Musk has dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI.
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In today’s edition:
🛑 Microsoft to discontinue GPT Builder from Copilot Pro
🤖 Autonomous driving by musculoskeletal humanoids: A study
⚖️ Musk drops lawsuit alleging OpenAI strayed from its mission
📚 Knowledge Nugget: Choice of your AI assistant? Nope, probably not by
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Microsoft to discontinue GPT Builder from Copilot Pro
The tool allowed users to create custom versions of the Copilot AI service. However, starting from July 10, 2024, Microsoft will discontinue the ability to create GPTs. All existing GPTs created by Microsoft and by customers will be deleted between July 10 and July 14, 2024. Users who created custom Copilot GPTs can save their instructions for reference before their removal.
Microsoft is reassessing its strategy for consumer Copilot extensibility, prioritizing core product experiences while remaining committed to developer opportunities. As part of this shift, it will focus on GPTs for Commercial and Enterprise scenarios.
Why does it matter?
Some of OpenAI’s best GPTs came from random users experimenting with custom GPTs. Microsoft’s decision limits experimentation from grassroots users, which may be a gamble with the future of AI innovation.
Autonomous driving by musculoskeletal humanoids: A study
The research paper discusses the development of a musculoskeletal humanoid robot, Musashi, designed to perform autonomous driving tasks. It mimics the human body in detail with redundant sensors and a flexible body structure that are suitable for motions with complex environmental contact.
The robot is expected to sit down on the car seat, step on the acceleration and brake pedals, and operate the steering wheel by both arms.
The paper extensively discusses the hardware and learning-based software necessary for this unique approach to autonomous driving.
Why does it matter?
The learning-based software discussed in the paper highlights the adaptability of musculoskeletal humanoids. AI models could learn from both structured data and unstructured sensory inputs, potentially improving generalization and handling novel scenarios.
Musk drops lawsuit alleging OpenAI strayed from its mission
Elon Musk abruptly dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI. The suit centered around OpenAI’s non-adherence to its original mission of creating AI technology for the benefit of humanity. Musk claimed that OpenAI had shifted its focus away from altruistic endeavors and was prioritizing profit-making ventures.
The case was dismissed without prejudice, meaning Musk can refile it later if he chooses to. However, the reasons behind Musk's decision to withdraw the lawsuit remain unclear.
Why does it matter?
While this event doesn't necessarily resolve any concerns, it draws attention to the continuing debates about the societal obligations of strong AI entities. It emphasizes the necessity of stronger governance structures to direct the advancement of transformational technologies like AI.
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Knowledge Nugget: Choice of your AI assistant? Nope, probably not
In this article, the author
highlights the challenges posed by the lack of AI interoperability and user choice in the context of advanced AI assistants like Siri or Google Assistant. He emphasizes two critical factors: intention-translation and permissions.Intention translation refers to an assistant’s ability to understand user intentions and translate them into actions accurately. Meanwhile, permissions determine the level of access and control granted to third-party AI assistants within operating systems. The tech giants’ control over permissions creates a walled garden where their own assistants have the most capabilities.
Why does it matter?
The lack of AI interoperability restricts the usefulness of even powerful AI assistants like ChatGPT that lack permissions. It concentrates too much power in the hands of a few, stifling innovation in AI assistants while users are stuck with assistants shipped with the phones.
What Else Is Happening❗
☁️ OpenAI leverages Oracle Cloud to extend the Microsoft Azure Al platform
This collaboration will provide additional capacity for OpenAI, enabling it to continue to scale. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) purpose-built AI capabilities enable startups and enterprises to build and train models faster and more reliably anywhere in Oracle’s distributed cloud.(Link)
🦹 Google to launch anti-theft AI features for android phones in Brazil
The features include three lock modes: AI Movement Detection (recognizes common theft-related movements), Remote Lock, and Internet Access Timeout (automatically locks the screen if the device lacks internet access for an extended period). Starting in July 2024, Brazilian users with Android phones running version 10 or higher will have access to these features. (Link)
📱 Google expands Gemini Nano AI capabilities to Pixel 8 & 8a
This update includes features like “Summarize in Recorder” and “Smart Reply.” Users need to access developer options to enable these features. Additionally, the update enhances Find My Device functionality and allows Display Port output via USB-C. Older Pixel devices, such as the Pixel Fold and Pixel 6, also receive new features. (Link)
💌 Yahoo Mail integrates AI for a streamlined desktop experience
The enhancements include AI-generated email summaries, a “Priority” inbox tab for urgent messages, quick action buttons, and the ability to link other email accounts within Yahoo Mail. Existing users can opt in, while new users have immediate access. (Link)
🤝Samsung unites North American AI teams, appoints ex-Apple Siri executive
Samsung merged its AI research centers in Toronto and California into a single unit, the North America AI Center. To lead this new North American AI Center, Samsung recruited Murat Akbacak, a former Siri executive at Apple. (Link)
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