Kevin Okemwa

IS AGI HERE? An OpenAI staffer claims the company might have already hit the coveted benchmark following the release of OpenAI o1 to broad availability.

AGI CLAUSE A new report suggests OpenAI is trying to find a way around the cap to restrict Microsoft from accessing its advanced AI models after hitting the AGI moment.

Microsoft @ Bluesky Microsoft recently joined Bluesky, touting a "connected digital ecosystem" that bolsters the user experience and innovation.

existential doom OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AI will be smart enough to resolve the existential threats by superintelligent AI systems. If not, he hopes researchers will figure out a way around the issue.

CHATGPT PRO OpenAI unveiled a new $200 subscription plan dubbed ChatGPT Pro and shipped its o1 reasoning model out of preview.

AGI MOMENT OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated that AGI might be here sooner than most people think with surprisingly little societal impact despite reports of stunted AI development due to scaling laws.

IMMENSE GROWTH OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed ChatGPT's immense user growth.

Mandatory TPM As Windows 10's imminent death approaches, Microsoft says the TPM 2.0 system requirement for upgrading to Windows 11 is now non-negotiable.

WINDOWS 12 While Microsoft remains tight-lipped about Windows 12's development, a concept designer gives us a taste of what could be.

Ads in ChatGPT? OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar indicated the company will roll out the new business model thoughtfully to retain the platform's minimalist appeal.

UNPRECEDENTED SCALING Google's former CEO bashes scaling law reports and indicates AI models will scale unprecedented heights, leading to dangers such as biological attacks and new forms of warfare.

COPILOT STRUGGLES Microsoft's Copilot efforts are riddled with privacy and security issues, with a high-ranking employee referring to most Copilot-themed tools as "gimmicky."

SUSTAINABILITY FTW Razer recently unveiled GAIADEX to bolster sustainability efforts. The tool is designed to improve the precision of LCA assessments and promote eco-friendly solutions.

AI INCLINED Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was right. As AI advances, it's increasingly difficult for users to distinguish deepfakes from authentic work.

$500B STAKE In 2023, SoftBank skipped a $30 billion investment in OpenAI because it lacked clear and well-established revenue streams.

OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are reportedly struggling to develop advanced AI models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says "there's no wall" to the process.

FINALLY!! OpenAI has finally shipped the Windows desktop app to everyone, including free users. However, it shares the same keyboard shortcut as PowerToys Run so you might need to tweak one.

SMOOTH OPERATOR OpenAI will reportedly ship an AI agent called Operator in January 2025. The AI agent is designed to control computers and perform redundant tasks autonomously.

AI COMPANIONS The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern audaciously brought OpenAI's ChatGPT, Meta AI, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot to a 24-hour excursion in the woods. Here's how it went.

ADVANCED AI A lack of sufficient high-quality content for training and funds might stunt the development of advanced AI models by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

AGI PREDICTIONS OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AGI will whoosh by in 5 years while Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts a 2026 or 2027 breakthrough.

STRATEGIC Apple has found an ingenious way to monetize its new Apple Intelligence service without charging a dime, thanks to its partnership with OpenAI.

BEST SPEND Microsoft's deal to exclusively provide OpenAI with cloud computing services makes its initial multi-billion dollar investment worthwhile.

MORE SECURE? Google Chrome's Manifest V3 framework poses a major security threat.

MORE LAYOFFS Mozilla recently laid off 30% of its workforce due to a “relentless onslaught of change.” It also shut down its advocacy and global programs divisions.