On September 17, 2024, Microsoft introduced Copilot AI agents aimed at boosting AI efficiency by tailoring to specific user requirements.
OpenAI launched two new AI models equipped with reasoning capabilities: o1 and o1-mini, designed specifically for scientific tasks and programming. These models are distinguished by their extended response generation time, which allows for the application of various strategies and early detection of errors.
Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Scott, announced that the company will unveil a new AI-based product by the end of the year, though specific details remain under wraps. He expressed confidence that the forthcoming technology will captivate those anticipating major advances in the field.
According to some investors, many tech companies are facing a crisis that’s being overshadowed by the AI hype. Problem areas include software development, IT consulting, and even traditional sectors like the auto industry.
Microsoft is experimenting with a new AI feature called "Intelligent Media Search," enabling users to search for audio and video files by their content. The AI model transcribes the content into text, which can then be indexed and searched.
Microsoft partnered with G42 to open two artificial intelligence centers in Abu Dhabi, following a $1.5 billion investment made earlier this year. One of these centers will specialize in developing standards for the ethical and responsible use of AI technology across industries.
American AI company Groq partnered with Saudi oil producer Aramco to build an AI data center. This facility is anticipated to be a crucial technological hub for companies across the Middle East, Africa, and India.
A hacker using the pseudonym Amadon discovered a method to bypass ChatGPT’s safeguards and extract detailed instructions for creating homemade explosives using fertilizers. Experts confirmed that the AI did indeed provide step-by-step guidance on how to make explosives.
Bloomberg reports that OpenAI is on the verge of releasing its latest AI model, named Strawberry, which is expected to improve its ability to reason through tasks. A limited access release is planned for this week, though no public launch date has been announced.
Core Scientific, a mining company, is targeting a $25-30 billion valuation by offering high-performance capabilities for AI data centers, according to CEO Adam Sullivan, who highlighted the need to diversify their business.
NaNoWriMo, the nonprofit known for its annual novel-writing contest, recently lost four board members and a key financial sponsor after it stated that rejecting artificial intelligence amounted to class inequality and discrimination against people with disabilities.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company will now release new AI chip versions annually. This shift in strategy follows reports that the next-generation Blackwell chips have been delayed until late 2024 due to design shortcomings.
Hindenburg Research, an investment research firm, accused AI server producer Super Micro Computer of breaching accounting rules and other regulatory standards. Additionally, Hindenburg disclosed a short position in Super Micro.
