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<p>A planned share sale by OpenAI, valuing the startup at around $86 billion, is now in jeopardy following the unexpected firing of CEO Sam Altman and the departure of several top executives, as reported by The Information on Saturday.</p>

<p>The tender offer, led by Thrive Capital, had reached its final stages and was anticipated to conclude next month. The sudden management shakeup has cast doubt on the completion of the sale, raising concerns among stakeholders.</p>

<p>The upheaval at OpenAI unfolded after the board ousted CEO Sam Altman on Friday, triggering a chain of executive departures, including OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman, who gave up his role as chairman. The abrupt changes reportedly caught many employees off guard, learning about the developments through an internal message and the company's public blog.</p>

<p>OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT language model, gained prominence in the field of generative AI with substantial backing from Microsoft. The non-profit organisation, despite its ties with Microsoft, does not have a board seat from the tech giant.</p>

<p>The firing of Altman and the subsequent executive departures have created uncertainty not only within the company but also regarding the completion of the share sale that could have valued OpenAI at $86 billion.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>

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A planned share sale by OpenAI, valuing the startup at around $86 billion, is now in jeopardy following the unexpected firing of CEO Sam Altman and the departure of several top executives, as reported by The Information on Saturday.

A planned share sale by OpenAI, valuing the startup at around $86 billion, is now in jeopardy following the unexpected firing of CEO Sam Altman and the departure of several top executives, as reported by The Information on Saturday. The tender offer, led by Thrive Capital, had reached its final stages and was anticipated to conclude next month. The sudden management shakeup has cast doubt on the completion of the sale, raising concerns among stakeholders. The upheaval at OpenAI unfolded after the board ousted CEO Sam Altman on Friday, triggering a chain of executive departures, including OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman, who gave up his role as chairman. The abrupt changes reportedly caught many employees off guard, learning about the developments through an internal message and the company's public blog. OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT language model, gained prominence in the field of generative AI with substantial backing from Microsoft. The non-profit organisation, despite its ties with Microsoft, does not have a board seat from the tech giant. The firing of Altman and the subsequent executive departures have created uncertainty not only within the company but also regarding the completion of the share sale that could have valued OpenAI at $86 billion. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

OpenAI's $86 bn valuation in limbo after the firing of CEO Sam Altman

<p>Mira Murati was briefly&nbsp;appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI soon after its co-founder Sam Altman was ousted from the company behind Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT.</p>

<p>Murati was working as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OpenAI but after Sam Altman was fired from his position as CEO on November 18, she&nbsp;was appointed as the interim CEO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murati was born in San Francisco in 1988, and was raised in America.</p>

<p>Previously, she held the position of senior product manager at Tesla, after having received her Bachelor of Engineering degree from The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth.</p>

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<p>Mira also served as OpenAI's SVP of Research, Product, and Partnerships.</p>

<p>Earlier, in an interview with Time magazine, she expressed her concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence.&nbsp;"AI can be misused, or it can be used by bad actors. So, then there are questions about how you govern the use of this technology globally. How do you govern the use of AI in a way that’s aligned with human values?," Mira Murati told the magazine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also stressed that the company (OpenAI) will need help from different sources, including governments, regulators, and everyone else.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But we're a small group of people and we need a tonne more inputs in this system and a lot more input that goes beyond the technologies—definitely regulators and governments and everyone else," Murati noted.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Is Mira Murati Indian?</strong></h2>

<p>Contrary to several reports in sections of media, Mira Murati is not Indian. She was born in Albania to Albanian parents, and&nbsp;educated in Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murati is a mechanical engineer by training who built a hybrid race car as an undergraduate student at Dartmouth College. Before joining&nbsp;OpenAI in 2018, she had&nbsp;worked at Tesla, where she played a key role in the development of the Model X car, and Leap Motion, a startup that developed a computing system to track hand and finger motions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murati said that her work at Tesla exposed her to AI and inspired her to look for a job in that field. OpenAI hired her as its vice president of applied AI and partnerships.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is ChatGPT?</strong></h2>

<p>The AI chatbot ChatGPT was created by San Francisco-based OpenAI, a startup that does AI research. The application&nbsp;was made available in November 2022. It is able to converse about anything from history to philosophy, produce lyrics, and provide changes to computer programme code.</p>

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<p>It is trained on a sizable collection of articles, websites, and social media postings in addition to real-time talks, mostly in English, with human contractors employed by OpenAI. It picks up on the writing's syntax and organisation and learns to reflect commonly used expressions. The chatbot's correctness isn't always reliable because its sources aren't fact-checked and it depends on user input to get better.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Mira Murati was briefly appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI soon after its co-founder Sam Altman was ousted from the company behind Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT.

Mira Murati was briefly appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI soon after its co-founder Sam Altman was ousted from the company behind Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT. Murati was working as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OpenAI but after Sam Altman was fired from his position as CEO on November 18, she was appointed as the interim CEO. Murati was born in San Francisco in 1988, and was raised in America. Previously, she held the position of senior product manager at Tesla, after having received her Bachelor of Engineering degree from The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. Also Read | US roars back at China and North Korea, conducts test launch of ICBM Mira also served as OpenAI's SVP of Research, Product, and Partnerships. Earlier, in an interview with Time magazine, she expressed her concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence. "AI can be misused, or it can be used by bad actors. So, then there are questions about how you govern the use of this technology globally. How do you govern the use of AI in a way that’s aligned with human values?," Mira Murati told the magazine. Also Read | Exclusive: Journalist who rescued minor domestic help in India's Gurgaon relives horror of abuse She also stressed that the company (OpenAI) will need help from different sources, including governments, regulators, and everyone else. “But we're a small group of people and we need a tonne more inputs in this system and a lot more input that goes beyond the technologies—definitely regulators and governments and everyone else," Murati noted. Is Mira Murati Indian? Contrary to several reports in sections of media, Mira Murati is not Indian. She was born in Albania to Albanian parents, and educated in Canada. Murati is a mechanical engineer by training who built a hybrid race car as an undergraduate student at Dartmouth College. Before joining OpenAI in 2018, she had worked at Tesla, where she played a key role in the development of the Model X car, and Leap Motion, a startup that developed a computing system to track hand and finger motions. Murati said that her work at Tesla exposed her to AI and inspired her to look for a job in that field. OpenAI hired her as its vice president of applied AI and partnerships. What is ChatGPT? The AI chatbot ChatGPT was created by San Francisco-based OpenAI, a startup that does AI research. The application was made available in November 2022. It is able to converse about anything from history to philosophy, produce lyrics, and provide changes to computer programme code. Watch | Gravitas: Did Turkiye misuse Earthquake tax? It is trained on a sizable collection of articles, websites, and social media postings in addition to real-time talks, mostly in English, with human contractors employed by OpenAI. It picks up on the writing's syntax and organisation and learns to reflect commonly used expressions. The chatbot's correctness isn't always reliable because its sources aren't fact-checked and it depends on user input to get better. (With inputs from agencies)

Is OpenAI's interim CEO Mira Murati an Indian? Here is what we know about her

<p>Sam Altman, recently sacked CEO of OpenAI, is reportedly gearing up to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture, according to sources familiar with his plans. The move comes on the heels of Altman's abrupt departure from OpenAI, a company known for its popular product, ChatGPT.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former OpenAI president Greg Brockman, who resigned in protest over Altman's firing, is anticipated to join Altman's new venture, as reported by Reuters.</p>

<p>The change of CEO at OpenAI has prompted some researchers, including Szymon Sidor, to leave the company. The extent of their involvement in Altman's new venture remains as uncertain as&nbsp; its details.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-upheaval-mira-murati-the-interim-ceo-says-honoured-all-you-need-to-know-about-her-659977">Also read |&nbsp;OpenAI upheaval: Mira Murati the interim CEO says 'honoured'. All you need to know about her</a></p>

<h2><strong>Altman and Jony Ive's AI hardware project</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier reports from September shed light on discussions between Altman and Jony Ive, Apple's former design chief, regarding the development of a new AI hardware device. The information also noted the potential involvement of SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son in these discussions.</p>

<p>The OpenAI board's decision to remove Altman as CEO was attributed to a "breakdown of communications," rather than any malfeasance, according to an internal company memo.</p>

<p>However, investors, including Thrive Capital, are urging the board to reconsider the decision. Thrive, a major OpenAI investor alongside Microsoft, is reportedly in talks with Microsoft about reinstating Altman as CEO.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;OpenAI sacks Sam Altman after deliberative review process</strong></p>

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<p>Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the largest shareholder in OpenAI, was allegedly blindsided by the board's decision. Nadella has expressed support for Altman and pledged assistance in his next steps, claimed some reports. Talks are ongoing about potential changes to the current OpenAI board, with decisions yet to be finalised.</p>

<p>The situation remains dynamic, with various stakeholders involved in discussions that could reshape the future leadership and direction of both OpenAI and Sam Altman's upcoming AI venture.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sam Altman, recently sacked CEO of OpenAI, is reportedly gearing up to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture, according to sources familiar with his plans.

Sam Altman, recently sacked CEO of OpenAI, is reportedly gearing up to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture, according to sources familiar with his plans. The move comes on the heels of Altman's abrupt departure from OpenAI, a company known for its popular product, ChatGPT. Former OpenAI president Greg Brockman, who resigned in protest over Altman's firing, is anticipated to join Altman's new venture, as reported by Reuters. The change of CEO at OpenAI has prompted some researchers, including Szymon Sidor, to leave the company. The extent of their involvement in Altman's new venture remains as uncertain as its details. Also read | OpenAI upheaval: Mira Murati the interim CEO says 'honoured'. All you need to know about her Altman and Jony Ive's AI hardware project Earlier reports from September shed light on discussions between Altman and Jony Ive, Apple's former design chief, regarding the development of a new AI hardware device. The information also noted the potential involvement of SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son in these discussions. The OpenAI board's decision to remove Altman as CEO was attributed to a "breakdown of communications," rather than any malfeasance, according to an internal company memo. However, investors, including Thrive Capital, are urging the board to reconsider the decision. Thrive, a major OpenAI investor alongside Microsoft, is reportedly in talks with Microsoft about reinstating Altman as CEO. Watch | OpenAI sacks Sam Altman after deliberative review process Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the largest shareholder in OpenAI, was allegedly blindsided by the board's decision. Nadella has expressed support for Altman and pledged assistance in his next steps, claimed some reports. Talks are ongoing about potential changes to the current OpenAI board, with decisions yet to be finalised. The situation remains dynamic, with various stakeholders involved in discussions that could reshape the future leadership and direction of both OpenAI and Sam Altman's upcoming AI venture. (With inputs from agencies)

Sacked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's new AI venture in the works, key investors push for return: Report

What's next for Sam Altman - the human face of generative AI? That's the question on everyone's mind after he was sacked as the CEO of OpenAI on Friday. While one report, citing sources, suggests that hectic parleys are underway to bring back Altman as OpenAI CEO, another source-based port suggests that he is building his own artificial intelligence venture.

Sam Altman to launch new AI firm?

Sam Altman wanted to take his company OpenAI to the next level but in a twist of fate, he finds himself out of his own company. ChatGPT maker OpenAI has fired Altman the users sent shockwaves across the tech world which sees the OpenAI CEO as a "human face of generative AI".

OpenAI sacks Sam Altman after deliberative review process

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has left the company, causing shockwaves in the tech world. The departure follows a review process by the board, which concluded that Altman was "not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities"

Sam Altman's exit shocks tech world | Mira Murati interim CEO

<p>ChatGPT maker OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman were fired on Friday (Nov 17) from the board on a "quick" call arranged on Google Meet, revealed Brockman.<br />
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Brockman on Saturday (Nov 18) took to his official account on X and said that he and Sam are "shocked and saddened" by the way they were suddenly removed from the board and were "still trying to figure out" exactly what happened.<br />
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"Last night, Sam got a text from Ilya asking to talk at noon Friday. Sam joined a Google Meet and the whole board, except Greg, was there. Ilya told Sam he was being fired and that the news was going out very soon," wrote Brockman.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-upheaval-mira-murati-the-interim-ceo-says-honoured-all-you-need-to-know-about-her-659977">OpenAI upheaval: Mira Murati the interim CEO says 'honoured'. All you need to know about her</a></p>

<p>Ilya Sutskever is a board member and a co-founder at OpenAI.</p>

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Let us first say thank you to all the incredible people who we have worked with at OpenAI, our customers, our investors, and all of those who have been reaching out.<br />
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We too are still trying to figure out exactly…</p>
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<p>"At 12:19 pm, Greg got a text from Ilya asking for a quick call. At 12:23 pm, Ilya sent a Google Meet link. Greg was told that he was being removed from the board (but was vital to the company and would retain his role) and that Sam had been fired. Around the same time, OpenAI published a blog post," he stated.<br />
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"As far as we know, the management team was made aware of this shortly after, other than Mira (Murati) who found out the night prior," Brockman added.</p>

<h2><strong>Brockman appreciates the 'outpouring of support'</strong></h2>

<p>He further said that the "outpouring of support" was really nice and that they would be okay.<br />
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"Greater things coming soon," he stated. Taking to X, Sam Altman said that it was "a weird experience" in different ways.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">i love you all.<br />
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one takeaway: go tell your friends how great you think they are.</p>
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<p>"Today was a weird experience in many ways. but one unexpected one is that it has been sorta like reading your own eulogy while you're still alive. the outpouring of love is awesome," he stated.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;OpenAI sacks Sam Altman after deliberative review process</strong></p>

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<p>The board of directors of OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, on Friday announced that Sam Altman will leave the position of CEO and will not be on the board of directors.<br />
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"Mr Altman's departure follows a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities. The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI," read an official statement.<br />
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Meanwhile, OpenAI announced that the chief technology officer of the company Mira Murati will serve as interim CEO.</p>

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman were fired on Friday (Nov 17) from the board on a "quick" call arranged on Google Meet, revealed Brockman.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman were fired on Friday (Nov 17) from the board on a "quick" call arranged on Google Meet, revealed Brockman. Brockman on Saturday (Nov 18) took to his official account on X and said that he and Sam are "shocked and saddened" by the way they were suddenly removed from the board and were "still trying to figure out" exactly what happened. "Last night, Sam got a text from Ilya asking to talk at noon Friday. Sam joined a Google Meet and the whole board, except Greg, was there. Ilya told Sam he was being fired and that the news was going out very soon," wrote Brockman. Also read: OpenAI upheaval: Mira Murati the interim CEO says 'honoured'. All you need to know about her Ilya Sutskever is a board member and a co-founder at OpenAI. Sam and I are shocked and saddened by what the board did today. Let us first say thank you to all the incredible people who we have worked with at OpenAI, our customers, our investors, and all of those who have been reaching out. We too are still trying to figure out exactly… — Greg Brockman (@gdb) November 18, 2023 × "At 12:19 pm, Greg got a text from Ilya asking for a quick call. At 12:23 pm, Ilya sent a Google Meet link. Greg was told that he was being removed from the board (but was vital to the company and would retain his role) and that Sam had been fired. Around the same time, OpenAI published a blog post," he stated. "As far as we know, the management team was made aware of this shortly after, other than Mira (Murati) who found out the night prior," Brockman added. Brockman appreciates the 'outpouring of support' He further said that the "outpouring of support" was really nice and that they would be okay. "Greater things coming soon," he stated. Taking to X, Sam Altman said that it was "a weird experience" in different ways. i love you all. today was a weird experience in many ways. but one unexpected one is that it has been sorta like reading your own eulogy while you’re still alive. the outpouring of love is awesome. one takeaway: go tell your friends how great you think they are. — Sam Altman (@sama) November 18, 2023 × "Today was a weird experience in many ways. but one unexpected one is that it has been sorta like reading your own eulogy while you're still alive. the outpouring of love is awesome," he stated. Watch: OpenAI sacks Sam Altman after deliberative review process The board of directors of OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, on Friday announced that Sam Altman will leave the position of CEO and will not be on the board of directors. "Mr Altman's departure follows a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities. The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI," read an official statement. Meanwhile, OpenAI announced that the chief technology officer of the company Mira Murati will serve as interim CEO. (With inputs from agencies)

ChatGPT makers Sam Altman, Greg Brockman fired over 'quick' call on Google Meet

<p>OpenAI, the company behind blockbuster generative AI chatbot ChatGPT has fired&nbsp;its CEO Sam Altman, a statement from the company said. The&nbsp;statement indicates that Altman was under a formal review and that he had hidden information from the company board.</p>

<p>"Altman's departure follows a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities," according to OpenAI.</p>

<p>"The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI," the statement&nbsp;added.</p>

<p>The statement said the board was "grateful for Sam's many contributions to the founding and growth of OpenAI. At the same time, we believe new leadership is necessary as we move forward."</p>

<h2><strong>OpenAI co-founder quits</strong></h2>

<p>Founder and President Greg Brockman in a post on X said:&nbsp;"I'm super proud of what we've all built together since starting in my apartment 8 years ago. We've been through tough &amp; great times together, accomplishing so much despite all the reasons it should have been impossible. But based on today's news, I quit."</p>

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<h2>Sam Altman's replacement</h2>

<p>Following Altman's sacking, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati will be the interim CEO while the company conducts a formal search for a new, permanent CEO.</p>

<p>In a staff memo to the staff, as reported by Bloomberg, Murati wrote she was&nbsp;"honoured and humbled" to step into the leadership role at the company and said: "It's more important than ever that we stay focused, driven, and true to our core values."</p>

<p>ChatGPT is credited with kicking off the generative AI craze in November last year and even altering the tech scenario by making it reevaluate its goals. The chatbot remains hugely popular despite subsequent competition for other such generative AI tools. OpenAI is backed by Microsoft which has poured billions of dollars into the company.</p>

<p><strong>World | YouTube testing ChatGPT-like AI powered chatbot for videos</strong></p>

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<p>As the news of Altman's sacking broke, Microsoft shares tanked by 1.91 per cent and were trading at USD 368.93&nbsp;</p>

<p>Altman took to X, formerly Twitter and reacted on his sacking.</p>

<p>"i loved my time at openai. it was transformative for me personally, and hopefully the world a little bit. most of all i loved working with such talented people. will have more to say about what’s next later." he posted.</p>

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<p>OpenAI's board of directors has eminent names like Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo, OpenAI chief scientists Ilya Sutskever, tech entrepreneur Tasha McCauley and Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology's Helen Toner.</p>

<p>Altman in past, has interacted with heads of state about AI and has also testified before US Congress.</p>

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<p>Earlier this month, Altman was involved in a major conference of developers during which he announced new sets of products which generated positive response in Silicon Valley.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ai-dominates-conversations-in-2023-named-word-of-the-year-by-collins-dictionary-653747">Artificial Intelligence dominates conversations in 2023, named 'Word of the Year' by Collins Dictionary</a></strong></p>

<p>Artificial intelligence is not a new concept, but ChatGPT made it a household name across the world. This generated enthusiasm for the technology as well as fears of its misuse in weapons and more.</p>

<p>"(I have) lots of empathy for why anyone would feel, however they feel, about this," Altman told AFP during the APEC summit in San Francisco.</p>

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OpenAI, the company behind blockbuster generative AI chatbot ChatGPT has fired its CEO Sam Altman, a statement from the company said. The statement indicates that Altman was under a formal review and that he had hidden information from the company board.

OpenAI, the company behind blockbuster generative AI chatbot ChatGPT has fired its CEO Sam Altman, a statement from the company said. The statement indicates that Altman was under a formal review and that he had hidden information from the company board. "Altman's departure follows a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities," according to OpenAI. "The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI," the statement added. The statement said the board was "grateful for Sam's many contributions to the founding and growth of OpenAI. At the same time, we believe new leadership is necessary as we move forward." OpenAI co-founder quits Founder and President Greg Brockman in a post on X said: "I'm super proud of what we've all built together since starting in my apartment 8 years ago. We've been through tough & great times together, accomplishing so much despite all the reasons it should have been impossible. But based on today's news, I quit." After learning today’s news, this is the message I sent to the OpenAI team: https://t.co/NMnG16yFmm pic.twitter.com/8x39P0ejOM — Greg Brockman (@gdb) November 18, 2023 × Sam Altman's replacement Following Altman's sacking, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati will be the interim CEO while the company conducts a formal search for a new, permanent CEO. In a staff memo to the staff, as reported by Bloomberg, Murati wrote she was "honoured and humbled" to step into the leadership role at the company and said: "It's more important than ever that we stay focused, driven, and true to our core values." ChatGPT is credited with kicking off the generative AI craze in November last year and even altering the tech scenario by making it reevaluate its goals. The chatbot remains hugely popular despite subsequent competition for other such generative AI tools. OpenAI is backed by Microsoft which has poured billions of dollars into the company. World | YouTube testing ChatGPT-like AI powered chatbot for videos × As the news of Altman's sacking broke, Microsoft shares tanked by 1.91 per cent and were trading at USD 368.93 Altman took to X, formerly Twitter and reacted on his sacking. "i loved my time at openai. it was transformative for me personally, and hopefully the world a little bit. most of all i loved working with such talented people. will have more to say about what’s next later." he posted. i loved my time at openai. it was transformative for me personally, and hopefully the world a little bit. most of all i loved working with such talented people. will have more to say about what’s next later. 🫡 — Sam Altman (@sama) November 17, 2023 × OpenAI's board of directors has eminent names like Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo, OpenAI chief scientists Ilya Sutskever, tech entrepreneur Tasha McCauley and Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology's Helen Toner. Altman in past, has interacted with heads of state about AI and has also testified before US Congress. Also Read | What is Worldcoin? Unique iris-scanning cryptocurrency backed by ChatGPT creator Sam Altman Earlier this month, Altman was involved in a major conference of developers during which he announced new sets of products which generated positive response in Silicon Valley. Also Read | Artificial Intelligence dominates conversations in 2023, named 'Word of the Year' by Collins Dictionary Artificial intelligence is not a new concept, but ChatGPT made it a household name across the world. This generated enthusiasm for the technology as well as fears of its misuse in weapons and more. "(I have) lots of empathy for why anyone would feel, however they feel, about this," Altman told AFP during the APEC summit in San Francisco. (With inputs from agencies)

ChatGPT maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman; President Greg Brockman quits 'based on today's news'

<p>Mira Murati, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer, has taken&nbsp;over the leadership role after the company fired Sam Altman.</p>

<p>In a memo to the staff, the new OpenAI interim chief said she was "honoured and humbled" to step into the leadership role, reports Bloomberg.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Mina Murati?</strong></h2>

<p>Murati, now the Interim CEO of OpenAI, joined the company back in 2018. Before that, she worked at Elon Musk's Tesla and as per reports she played an important role in the carmakers Model X. She also worked as an engineer at a French aerospace company.</p>

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<p>"Given her long tenure and close engagement with all aspects of the company, including her experience in AI governance and policy, the board believes she is uniquely qualified for the role and anticipates a seamless transition while it conducts a formal search for a permanent CEO," said the company.</p>

<p>Born and raised in Albania, Mira Murati may have Indian roots — her parents, as per some reports, are of Indian origin. However, other reports point to an Albanian origin. The confusion stems from Mira's name, which is a common Indian name.</p>

<h2><strong>Open AI founder Greg Brockman quits</strong></h2>

<p>Following the news of Altman's sacking, OpenAI founder and President Greg Brockman took to X to announce his discussion to quit.</p>

<p>In the post, he said that his decision to resign is "based on today's news".</p>

<p>"I'm super proud of what we've all built together since starting in my apartment 8 years ago. We've been through tough &amp; great times together, accomplishing so much despite all the reasons it should have been impossible. But based on today's news, I quit."</p>

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<p>On Friday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that his company will continue working with partner OpenAI.</p>

<p>Nadella refrained from commenting on Altman's ouster and instead mentioned Murati the interim CEO by name said: "We have a long-term agreement with OpenAI with full access to everything we need to deliver on our innovation agenda and an exciting product roadmap, and remain committed to our partnership, and to Mira and the team".</p>

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Mira Murati, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer, has taken over the leadership role after the company fired Sam Altman. In a memo to the staff, the new OpenAI interim chief said she was "honoured and humbled" to step into the leadership role, reports Bloomberg.

Mira Murati, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer, has taken over the leadership role after the company fired Sam Altman. In a memo to the staff, the new OpenAI interim chief said she was "honoured and humbled" to step into the leadership role, reports Bloomberg. Who is Mina Murati? Murati, now the Interim CEO of OpenAI, joined the company back in 2018. Before that, she worked at Elon Musk's Tesla and as per reports she played an important role in the carmakers Model X. She also worked as an engineer at a French aerospace company. Also read | ChatGPT maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman; President Greg Brockman quits 'based on today's news' "Given her long tenure and close engagement with all aspects of the company, including her experience in AI governance and policy, the board believes she is uniquely qualified for the role and anticipates a seamless transition while it conducts a formal search for a permanent CEO," said the company. Born and raised in Albania, Mira Murati may have Indian roots — her parents, as per some reports, are of Indian origin. However, other reports point to an Albanian origin. The confusion stems from Mira's name, which is a common Indian name. Open AI founder Greg Brockman quits Following the news of Altman's sacking, OpenAI founder and President Greg Brockman took to X to announce his discussion to quit. In the post, he said that his decision to resign is "based on today's news". "I'm super proud of what we've all built together since starting in my apartment 8 years ago. We've been through tough & great times together, accomplishing so much despite all the reasons it should have been impossible. But based on today's news, I quit." After learning today’s news, this is the message I sent to the OpenAI team: https://t.co/NMnG16yFmm pic.twitter.com/8x39P0ejOM — Greg Brockman (@gdb) November 18, 2023 × Satya Nadella reacts On Friday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that his company will continue working with partner OpenAI. Nadella refrained from commenting on Altman's ouster and instead mentioned Murati the interim CEO by name said: "We have a long-term agreement with OpenAI with full access to everything we need to deliver on our innovation agenda and an exciting product roadmap, and remain committed to our partnership, and to Mira and the team". "Together, we will continue to deliver the meaningful benefits of this technology to the world," he added. As you saw at Microsoft Ignite this week, we're continuing to rapidly innovate for this era of AI, with over 100 announcements across the full tech stack – from AI systems, models, and tools in Azure, to Copilot. Most importantly, we're committed to delivering all of this to our… — Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) November 17, 2023 × (With inputs from agencies)

OpenAI upheaval: Mira Murati the interim CEO says 'honoured'. All you need to know about her

<p>Google has agreed to an investment of upto USD 2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic. The start-up is a rival of OpenAI, the maker of widely popular generative AI tool ChatGPT. The announcement about the latest investment has been made by a spokesperson for Anthropic, Reuters reported. Alphabet's Google is already invested in Anthropic. It has invested USD 500 million and now has agreed to add USD 1.5 billion more over time. The fresh announcement reflects Google's intention to take on Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Google has already released Bard, its own generative AI. However, it has not been able to match the massive popularity of ChatGPT.</p>

<p>Since the launch of ChatGPT, BigTech companies have scrambled to infuse AI into their applications.</p>

<p>Even Amazon declared last month that it would pump-in up to USD 4 billion in Anthropic. In a quarterly report Amazon filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission this week, the tech giant said that it had already invested USD 1.25 billion in Anthropic which can be converted to equity. Amazon's Bedrock AI service has drawn thousands of customers.</p>

<p>There was no immediate public statement from either Google or Amazon over the developments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the success of ChatGPT, cloud companies are investing big bucks in order to establish ties with AI start-ups that have potential to reshape the industry.</p>

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<p>Anthropic was co-founded by former OpenAI executives and siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei. The company has made efforts to get resources and rope-in deep-pocketed backers in order to compete with OpenAI.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"Generative AI is a massive catalyst that could re-ignite growth within the (AWS) franchise," said Global X analyst Tejas Dessai. "We see some major partnerships secured in this quarter, as key towards driving that growth in the coming quarters."</p>

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Google has agreed to an investment of upto USD 2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic. The start-up is a rival of OpenAI, the maker of widely popular generative AI tool ChatGPT. The announcement about the latest investment has been made by a spokesperson for Anthropic, Reuters reported. Alphabet's Google is already invested in Anthropic. It has invested USD 500 million and now has agreed to add USD 1.5 billion more over time. The fresh announcement reflects Google's intention to take on Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Google has already released Bard, its own generative AI. However, it has not been able to match the massive popularity of ChatGPT. Since the launch of ChatGPT, BigTech companies have scrambled to infuse AI into their applications. Even Amazon declared last month that it would pump-in up to USD 4 billion in Anthropic. In a quarterly report Amazon filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission this week, the tech giant said that it had already invested USD 1.25 billion in Anthropic which can be converted to equity. Amazon's Bedrock AI service has drawn thousands of customers. There was no immediate public statement from either Google or Amazon over the developments. Since the success of ChatGPT, cloud companies are investing big bucks in order to establish ties with AI start-ups that have potential to reshape the industry. Also Read | Google allegedly paid $26 billion to be default search engine on browsers and phones in 2021: Reports Anthropic was co-founded by former OpenAI executives and siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei. The company has made efforts to get resources and rope-in deep-pocketed backers in order to compete with OpenAI. "Generative AI is a massive catalyst that could re-ignite growth within the (AWS) franchise," said Global X analyst Tejas Dessai. "We see some major partnerships secured in this quarter, as key towards driving that growth in the coming quarters." Dessai was quoted by Reuters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence is causing waves on wall street and beyond. The tech-heavy Nasdaq is surging, up 26% year-to-date, fueled by the frenzy over AI-related stocks. But this AI revolution comes at a significant cost – energy consumption. Studies from the university of Washington reveal that AI models like ChatGPT can consume an astonishing 1 gigawatt-hour of energy per day, equivalent to the power consumption of 33,000 US households.

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<p>ChatGPT can now access real-time information on web, meaning users would now be able to use the chat bot to access news and information on current affairs.</p>

<p>ChatGPT’s parent company OpenAI said Wednesday (Sep 27) that the bot would now access data beyond its previously specified September 2021 cutoff.</p>

<p>It added that the news companies will still have full control over determining how the bot can interact with their websites and news content.</p>

<p>"Browsing is available to Plus and Enterprise users today, and we'll expand to all users soon. To enable, choose Browse with Bing in the selector under GPT-4," OpenAI said in a post on social media platform X.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Game of Thrones author, George RR Martin sues ChatGPT</strong></p>

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<p>Premium users of ChatGPT initially were given access to latest information through Bing search engine but the feature was discontinued later amid fears that it might allow users to bypass paywalls.</p>

<h2><strong>Voice conversations on ChatGPT</strong></h2>

<p>In another major update earlier this week, ChatGPT said it would enable users to interact with the bot through voice command and using images.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/chatgpt-getting-major-update-to-have-voice-conversations-with-users-and-interact-using-images-639658"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;ChatGPT getting major update, to have voice conversations with users and interact using images</strong></a></p>

<p>It means that ChatGPT will now give Apple’s Siri a run for its money.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>ChatGPT achieves ‘human-level intelligence’</strong></h2>

<p>OpenAI founder Sam Altman Tuesday said that ChatGPT has now achieved human-level artificial intelligence, before clarifying that he was just ‘memeing.’</p>

<p>In a post to the Reddit forum r/singularity, Altman wrote, “Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been achieved internally,”&nbsp;referring to artificial general intelligence – AI systems that match or exceed human intelligence.</p>

<p>OpenAI is amongst several firms that are pursuing AGI, which has the potential to fundamentally change the world in ways that are difficult to predict.</p>

<p>“If AGI is successfully created, this technology could help us elevate humanity by increasing abundance, turbocharging the global economy, and aiding in the discovery of new scientific knowledge that changes the limits of possibility,” Altman wrote in a blog post earlier this year.</p>

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ChatGPT can now access real-time information on web, meaning users would now be able to use the chat bot to access news and information on current affairs. ChatGPT’s parent company OpenAI said Wednesday (Sep 27) that the bot would now access data beyond its previously specified September 2021 cutoff. It added that the news companies will still have full control over determining how the bot can interact with their websites and news content. "Browsing is available to Plus and Enterprise users today, and we'll expand to all users soon. To enable, choose Browse with Bing in the selector under GPT-4," OpenAI said in a post on social media platform X. Watch: Game of Thrones author, George RR Martin sues ChatGPT × Premium users of ChatGPT initially were given access to latest information through Bing search engine but the feature was discontinued later amid fears that it might allow users to bypass paywalls. Voice conversations on ChatGPT In another major update earlier this week, ChatGPT said it would enable users to interact with the bot through voice command and using images. Also read: ChatGPT getting major update, to have voice conversations with users and interact using images It means that ChatGPT will now give Apple’s Siri a run for its money. ChatGPT achieves ‘human-level intelligence’ OpenAI founder Sam Altman Tuesday said that ChatGPT has now achieved human-level artificial intelligence, before clarifying that he was just ‘memeing.’ In a post to the Reddit forum r/singularity, Altman wrote, “Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been achieved internally,” referring to artificial general intelligence – AI systems that match or exceed human intelligence. OpenAI is amongst several firms that are pursuing AGI, which has the potential to fundamentally change the world in ways that are difficult to predict. “If AGI is successfully created, this technology could help us elevate humanity by increasing abundance, turbocharging the global economy, and aiding in the discovery of new scientific knowledge that changes the limits of possibility,” Altman wrote in a blog post earlier this year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

ChatGPT gets access to realtime data, all set to disrupt flow of news and information

<p>OpenAI's ChatGPT is all set for a major update, which will allow the chatbot to have voice conversations with users and interact using images. The update will move it closer to popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistants like Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Samsung's Bixby, and others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a blog post on Monday (September 25), OpenAI said that the voice feature "opens doors to many creative and accessibility-focused applications".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are beginning to roll out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. They offer a new, more intuitive type of interface by allowing you to have a voice conversation or show ChatGPT what you're talking about," the post read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company said that voice and image will provide the users with more ways to use ChatGPT in day-to-day life. For instance, one can take a picture of a landmark while travelling and have a live conversation with the chatbot about what's interesting about it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The company also gave examples such as after dinner, the advanced version of the chatbot will help a child with a math problem by taking a photo, circling the problem set, and having it share hints with both of you.</p>

<p>Currently, similar AI services like Siri and Alexa are integrated with the devices they run on. They are often used to set alarms and reminders and deliver information off the internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>OpenAI said that they are rolling out voice and images in ChatGPT to Plus and Enterprise users over the next two weeks. The voice is coming on iOS and Android (opt-in in your settings) and images will be available on all platforms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The company said that to get started with voice, head to Settings → New Features on the mobile app and opt into voice conversations. Then, tap the headphone button located in the top-right corner of the home screen and choose your preferred voice out of five different voices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>OpenAI said in the post that the new voice capability is powered by a new text-to-speech model, which is capable of generating human-like audio from just text and a few seconds of sample speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We collaborated with professional voice actors to create each of the voices. We also use Whisper, our open-source speech recognition system, to transcribe your spoken words into text," it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the image understanding is powered by multimodal GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. These models apply their language reasoning skills to a wide range of images.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The blog post said that now, the user can show ChatGPT one or more images and ask about their problems. For example, one can troubleshoot why the grill won't start, explore the contents of the fridge to plan a meal, or analyse a complex graph for work-related data.&nbsp;</p>

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OpenAI's ChatGPT is all set for a major update, which will allow the chatbot to have voice conversations with users and interact using images. The update will move it closer to popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistants like Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Samsung's Bixby, and others.

OpenAI's ChatGPT is all set for a major update, which will allow the chatbot to have voice conversations with users and interact using images. The update will move it closer to popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistants like Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Samsung's Bixby, and others. In a blog post on Monday (September 25), OpenAI said that the voice feature "opens doors to many creative and accessibility-focused applications". "We are beginning to roll out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. They offer a new, more intuitive type of interface by allowing you to have a voice conversation or show ChatGPT what you're talking about," the post read. The company said that voice and image will provide the users with more ways to use ChatGPT in day-to-day life. For instance, one can take a picture of a landmark while travelling and have a live conversation with the chatbot about what's interesting about it. Also read: Tinder launches $499-per-month ‘VIP’ subscription tier. Know how it works The company also gave examples such as after dinner, the advanced version of the chatbot will help a child with a math problem by taking a photo, circling the problem set, and having it share hints with both of you. Currently, similar AI services like Siri and Alexa are integrated with the devices they run on. They are often used to set alarms and reminders and deliver information off the internet. OpenAI said that they are rolling out voice and images in ChatGPT to Plus and Enterprise users over the next two weeks. The voice is coming on iOS and Android (opt-in in your settings) and images will be available on all platforms. Also read: Two major incidents in two years hit Chennai's Apple iPhone assembly facilities Watch: Can AI help solve wildfire problems? × How to update the app? The company said that to get started with voice, head to Settings → New Features on the mobile app and opt into voice conversations. Then, tap the headphone button located in the top-right corner of the home screen and choose your preferred voice out of five different voices. OpenAI said in the post that the new voice capability is powered by a new text-to-speech model, which is capable of generating human-like audio from just text and a few seconds of sample speech. "We collaborated with professional voice actors to create each of the voices. We also use Whisper, our open-source speech recognition system, to transcribe your spoken words into text," it said. Meanwhile, the image understanding is powered by multimodal GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. These models apply their language reasoning skills to a wide range of images. The blog post said that now, the user can show ChatGPT one or more images and ask about their problems. For example, one can troubleshoot why the grill won't start, explore the contents of the fridge to plan a meal, or analyse a complex graph for work-related data. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>On behalf of well-known authors like John Grisham, Jonathan Franzen, George Saunders, Jodi Picoult, and "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin, a trade association for American authors has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the Manhattan federal court. The claim states that the company illegally used their works to train its well-known artificial intelligence-based chatbot ChatGPT.</p>

<p>The Authors Guild's proposed class-action lawsuit, which was filed late on Tuesday, joins a number of other lawsuits from authors, owners of open-source software, and visual artists against generative AI companies. Similar legal actions about the data used to train Meta Platforms and Stability AI's AI systems are ongoing in addition to those against Microsoft-backed OpenAI.</p>

<p>According to OpenAI and other AI defendants, using training data that was downloaded from the internet satisfies the requirements of fair use under American copyright law.</p>

<p>Reuters quoted a spokeswoman for OpenAI said that the business respects the rights of authors and is “having productive conversations with many creators around the world, including the Authors Guild."</p>

<p>As per a statement released by the Authors Guild CEO on Wednesday, in order to "preserve our literature," authors "must have the ability to control whether and how their works are used by generative AI."</p>

<p>The Authors Guild's lawsuit said that the text from the authors' books that may have been obtained from unauthorised online "pirate" book repositories was included in the datasets used to train OpenAI's&nbsp;language model to respond to human requests.</p>

<p>According to the complaint, ChatGPT produced accurate book summaries for the authors when asked, demonstrating that its database contains their work.</p>

<p>Additionally, it expressed growing worries that writers would be displaced by ChatGPT and other similar systems that "generate low-quality ebooks, impersonating authors and displacing human-authored books."</p>

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On behalf of well-known authors like John Grisham, Jonathan Franzen, George Saunders, Jodi Picoult, and "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin, a trade association for American authors has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the Manhattan federal court.

On behalf of well-known authors like John Grisham, Jonathan Franzen, George Saunders, Jodi Picoult, and "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin, a trade association for American authors has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the Manhattan federal court. The claim states that the company illegally used their works to train its well-known artificial intelligence-based chatbot ChatGPT. The Authors Guild's proposed class-action lawsuit, which was filed late on Tuesday, joins a number of other lawsuits from authors, owners of open-source software, and visual artists against generative AI companies. Similar legal actions about the data used to train Meta Platforms and Stability AI's AI systems are ongoing in addition to those against Microsoft-backed OpenAI. According to OpenAI and other AI defendants, using training data that was downloaded from the internet satisfies the requirements of fair use under American copyright law. Reuters quoted a spokeswoman for OpenAI said that the business respects the rights of authors and is “having productive conversations with many creators around the world, including the Authors Guild." As per a statement released by the Authors Guild CEO on Wednesday, in order to "preserve our literature," authors "must have the ability to control whether and how their works are used by generative AI." The Authors Guild's lawsuit said that the text from the authors' books that may have been obtained from unauthorised online "pirate" book repositories was included in the datasets used to train OpenAI's language model to respond to human requests. According to the complaint, ChatGPT produced accurate book summaries for the authors when asked, demonstrating that its database contains their work. Additionally, it expressed growing worries that writers would be displaced by ChatGPT and other similar systems that "generate low-quality ebooks, impersonating authors and displacing human-authored books." (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

John Grisham and other eminent US authors accuse OpenAI for copyright violation

<p>In a noteworthy legal development that is likely to become a recurring theme in our era, acclaimed author George RR Martin and a consortium of distinguished writers have initiated legal action against OpenAI.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why George RR Martin and other authors have sued OpenAI?</strong></h2>

<p>This lawsuit alleges a systematic violation of copyright and has garnered considerable public interest. The primary grievance centres on apprehensions that OpenAI's ChatGPT program&nbsp;and other AI advancements have been making use of their copyrighted materials without obtaining proper authorisation.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-explained--are-our-copyright-laws-ready-for-the-ai-invasion-637904">Explained | Are our copyright laws ready for the AI invasion?</a></strong></p>

<p>The suit, organised by the Authors Guild, brings together 17 authors, including John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, David Baldacci, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, and Elin Hilderbrand. These authors accuse OpenAI of engaging in "systematic theft on a mass scale."</p>

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<p>Central to the authors' complaint is the claim that OpenAI's AI systems are generating derivative works based on their original content, thereby potentially diminishing the value and uniqueness of their literary creations. The lawsuit cites specific instances where ChatGPT allegedly produced unauthorised outlines for derivative works, such as a prequel to George RR Martin's renowned series, <em>A Song of Ice and Fire.</em></p>

<p>Mary Rasenberger, CEO of the Authors Guild, emphasised the importance of protecting the creative efforts of authors. She stated that it is crucial for authors to have control over how their works are used by generative AI to preserve the integrity of literature and artistic expression.</p>

<p>She said in a statement, “It is imperative that we stop this theft in its tracks or we will destroy our incredible literary culture, which feeds many other creative industries in the USGreat books are generally written by those who spend their careers and, indeed, their lives, learning and perfecting their crafts. To preserve our literature, authors must have the ability to control if and how their works are used by generative AI.”</p>

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<p>OpenAI has yet to respond to the allegations made in the lawsuit, leaving the tech industry and literary community awaiting their perspective on the matter.</p>

<p>This legal action follows a series of similar lawsuits by authors concerned about the potential misuse of their intellectual property by AI systems. It highlights the ongoing tension between creative rights and the advancements in artificial intelligence.</p>

<p>The impact of authors' concerns has already prompted changes in industry policies. Amazon.com, the largest book retailer in the US, has adjusted its e-book policies in response to these worries. They now require authors to notify them in advance if they intend to incorporate AI-generated content and have implemented restrictions to limit the proliferation of such texts.</p>

<p>The case has broader implications, sparking discussions about the concept of fair use in relation to AI-generated content and setting a potential legal precedent for future disputes in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and creative industries.</p>

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In a noteworthy legal development that is likely to become a recurring theme in our era, acclaimed author George RR Martin and a consortium of distinguished writers have initiated legal action against OpenAI.

In a noteworthy legal development that is likely to become a recurring theme in our era, acclaimed author George RR Martin and a consortium of distinguished writers have initiated legal action against OpenAI. Why George RR Martin and other authors have sued OpenAI? This lawsuit alleges a systematic violation of copyright and has garnered considerable public interest. The primary grievance centres on apprehensions that OpenAI's ChatGPT program and other AI advancements have been making use of their copyrighted materials without obtaining proper authorisation. Also Read | Explained | Are our copyright laws ready for the AI invasion? The suit, organised by the Authors Guild, brings together 17 authors, including John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, David Baldacci, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, and Elin Hilderbrand. These authors accuse OpenAI of engaging in "systematic theft on a mass scale." Central to the authors' complaint is the claim that OpenAI's AI systems are generating derivative works based on their original content, thereby potentially diminishing the value and uniqueness of their literary creations. The lawsuit cites specific instances where ChatGPT allegedly produced unauthorised outlines for derivative works, such as a prequel to George RR Martin's renowned series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Mary Rasenberger, CEO of the Authors Guild, emphasised the importance of protecting the creative efforts of authors. She stated that it is crucial for authors to have control over how their works are used by generative AI to preserve the integrity of literature and artistic expression. She said in a statement, “It is imperative that we stop this theft in its tracks or we will destroy our incredible literary culture, which feeds many other creative industries in the USGreat books are generally written by those who spend their careers and, indeed, their lives, learning and perfecting their crafts. To preserve our literature, authors must have the ability to control if and how their works are used by generative AI.” Also Read | How 'American Tolkien' George RR Martin created the world of 'Game of Thrones' OpenAI has yet to respond to the allegations made in the lawsuit, leaving the tech industry and literary community awaiting their perspective on the matter. This legal action follows a series of similar lawsuits by authors concerned about the potential misuse of their intellectual property by AI systems. It highlights the ongoing tension between creative rights and the advancements in artificial intelligence. The impact of authors' concerns has already prompted changes in industry policies. Amazon.com, the largest book retailer in the US, has adjusted its e-book policies in response to these worries. They now require authors to notify them in advance if they intend to incorporate AI-generated content and have implemented restrictions to limit the proliferation of such texts. The case has broader implications, sparking discussions about the concept of fair use in relation to AI-generated content and setting a potential legal precedent for future disputes in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and creative industries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

What is the reason behind George RR Martin and other authors suing OpenAI?

A group of US authors have sued ChatGPT maker, OpenAI on behalf of prominent writers including John Grisham, Jonathan Franzen, John Saunders, Jodi Picoult and The Game of Thrones novelist George RR Martin.

Game of Thrones author, George RR Martin sues ChatGPT

SoftBank is looking for deals in artificial intelligence, including a potential investment in OpenAI, after the blockbuster listing of its arm unit. The publication says that SoftBank's founder and chief executive, Masayoshi Son, is looking to invest tens of billions of dollars in AI

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<p>OpenAI's ChatGPT, the wildly popular artificial intelligence chatbot launched in November 2022, saw monthly website visits decline for the third month in a row in August, though there are signs the decline is coming to an end, according to analytics firm Similarweb.</p>

<p>Worldwide desktop and mobile visits to the ChatGPT website decreased by 3.2 per cent to 1.43 billion in August, following approximately 10 per cent drop&nbsp;from each of the previous two months. The amount of time visitors spent on the website has also been declining monthly since March, from an average of 8.7 minutes on site to 7 minutes in August.</p>

<p>But August worldwide unique visitors ticked up to 180.5 million users from 180 million.</p>

<p>School coming back into session in September may help ChatGPT's traffic and usage, and some schools have begun to embrace it. US ChatGPT traffic in August rose slightly, in concert with American schools being back in session.</p>

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<p>"Students seeking homework help appears to be part of the story: the percentage of younger users of the website dropped over the summer and is now starting to bounce back," said David F. Carr of Similarweb, who regularly tracks ChatGPT and its competitors.</p>

<p>ChatGPT set off a frenzied use of generative AI in daily tasks from editing to coding and reached 100 million monthly active users in January, two months after its launch. Generative AI technology uses past data to create new content, for instance to write essays or poems.</p>

<p>Before Meta’s Threads launch, it was the fastest-growing consumer application ever, and is now one of the top 30 websites in the world.</p>

<p>A few ChatGPT competitors, including Google's (GOOGL.O) Bard chatbot, have been launched this year. Microsoft's search engine Bing also provides a chatbot powered by OpenAI for free.</p>

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<p>OpenAI also released the ChatGPT app on the iOS system in May, which could sap some traffic from its website. ​ChatGPT is free to use but also provides a premium subscription for $20 a month.</p>

<p>Besides ChatGPT, OpenAI makes money by selling access to its AI models for developers and enterprises directly and through a partnership with Microsoft, which invested over $10 billion into the company.</p>

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OpenAI's ChatGPT, the wildly popular artificial intelligence chatbot launched in November 2022, saw monthly website visits decline for the third month in a row in August, though there are signs the decline is coming to an end, according to analytics firm Similarweb. Worldwide desktop and mobile visits to the ChatGPT website decreased by 3.2 per cent to 1.43 billion in August, following approximately 10 per cent drop from each of the previous two months. The amount of time visitors spent on the website has also been declining monthly since March, from an average of 8.7 minutes on site to 7 minutes in August. But August worldwide unique visitors ticked up to 180.5 million users from 180 million. School coming back into session in September may help ChatGPT's traffic and usage, and some schools have begun to embrace it. US ChatGPT traffic in August rose slightly, in concert with American schools being back in session. Watch: Workers turn to ChatGPT: productivity tool or risky move? × "Students seeking homework help appears to be part of the story: the percentage of younger users of the website dropped over the summer and is now starting to bounce back," said David F. Carr of Similarweb, who regularly tracks ChatGPT and its competitors. ChatGPT set off a frenzied use of generative AI in daily tasks from editing to coding and reached 100 million monthly active users in January, two months after its launch. Generative AI technology uses past data to create new content, for instance to write essays or poems. Before Meta’s Threads launch, it was the fastest-growing consumer application ever, and is now one of the top 30 websites in the world. A few ChatGPT competitors, including Google's (GOOGL.O) Bard chatbot, have been launched this year. Microsoft's search engine Bing also provides a chatbot powered by OpenAI for free. Also read: OpenAI's ChatGPT blocked in Italy over alleged privacy violations OpenAI also released the ChatGPT app on the iOS system in May, which could sap some traffic from its website. ChatGPT is free to use but also provides a premium subscription for $20 a month. Besides ChatGPT, OpenAI makes money by selling access to its AI models for developers and enterprises directly and through a partnership with Microsoft, which invested over $10 billion into the company. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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There is certainly some cause for concern about Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated cyber-attacks, malware, highly convincing information manipulation, and scams that can be deployed cheaply and at a formidable scale using these tools, India said in a statement at the conclusion of the G20 conference on cyber security.

At G-20 meet, India presses for responsible use of AI technology

<p>In a Kremlin document published on Thursday (September 7), Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a directive to bolster research and development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).</p>

<p>This move comes as Russia faces increasing competition with Western nations in the quest to advance AI technologies. Here, we delve into the details of Putin's directive.</p>

<h2><strong>Rising interest in generative AI</strong></h2>

<p>The push for AI development gained significant momentum in late 2022 when the US-produced ChatGPT, powered by generative AI technology, showcased its remarkable ability to engage in human-like conversations. This demonstration prompted Russia to embark on its own AI development journey.</p>

<h2><strong>Supporting AI research</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Kremlin document, President Putin has instructed the Russian government to take concrete actions to support AI research. Among these measures is the allocation of annual funds from the federal budget. This financial support aims to accelerate AI research and development within the country.</p>

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<h2><strong>Focus areas: Machine learning and language models</strong></h2>

<p>The directive outlines specific areas of AI research that require attention. Firstly, it emphasises the need to optimise machine learning algorithms, which are fundamental to AI development. Additionally, the document highlights the importance of creating large language models, similar to the achievement of OpenAI's ChatGPT. These language models have the potential to revolutionise natural language understanding and generation.</p>

<p>To expedite progress in AI, Putin's directive also calls upon state-owned companies to expedite the deployment of AI technologies. Furthermore, it encourages the establishment of "supercomputers" in Russia. The government will provide incentives to domestic manufacturers to support the creation of these high-performance computing systems.</p>

<p>President Putin has consistently stressed the importance of achieving "technological sovereignty" for Russia. This objective is becoming increasingly critical, especially as Western sanctions, stemming from the Ukraine conflict, hinder Moscow's access to vital computer components, including semiconductors.</p>

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<h2><strong>Russia's foray into AI: Gigachat</strong></h2>

<p>In April, Russia's largest banking institution, Sber, made headlines by announcing the launch of its own conversational AI application called "Gigachat." While currently in a testing phase, this development signifies Russia's growing interest in AI innovation.</p>

<p>The success of ChatGPT has ignited a global race in AI development. Leading tech giants, including Google, swiftly introduced their chatbot counterparts, while investors have poured substantial capital into diverse AI projects worldwide.</p>

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In a Kremlin document published on Thursday (September 7), Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a directive to bolster research and development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

In a Kremlin document published on Thursday (September 7), Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a directive to bolster research and development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). This move comes as Russia faces increasing competition with Western nations in the quest to advance AI technologies. Here, we delve into the details of Putin's directive. Rising interest in generative AI The push for AI development gained significant momentum in late 2022 when the US-produced ChatGPT, powered by generative AI technology, showcased its remarkable ability to engage in human-like conversations. This demonstration prompted Russia to embark on its own AI development journey. Supporting AI research According to the Kremlin document, President Putin has instructed the Russian government to take concrete actions to support AI research. Among these measures is the allocation of annual funds from the federal budget. This financial support aims to accelerate AI research and development within the country. Also read | UN calls for strict rules on use of AI tools in schools Focus areas: Machine learning and language models The directive outlines specific areas of AI research that require attention. Firstly, it emphasises the need to optimise machine learning algorithms, which are fundamental to AI development. Additionally, the document highlights the importance of creating large language models, similar to the achievement of OpenAI's ChatGPT. These language models have the potential to revolutionise natural language understanding and generation. To expedite progress in AI, Putin's directive also calls upon state-owned companies to expedite the deployment of AI technologies. Furthermore, it encourages the establishment of "supercomputers" in Russia. The government will provide incentives to domestic manufacturers to support the creation of these high-performance computing systems. President Putin has consistently stressed the importance of achieving "technological sovereignty" for Russia. This objective is becoming increasingly critical, especially as Western sanctions, stemming from the Ukraine conflict, hinder Moscow's access to vital computer components, including semiconductors. Also watch | At G-20 meet, India presses for responsible use of AI technology Russia's foray into AI: Gigachat In April, Russia's largest banking institution, Sber, made headlines by announcing the launch of its own conversational AI application called "Gigachat." While currently in a testing phase, this development signifies Russia's growing interest in AI innovation. The success of ChatGPT has ignited a global race in AI development. Leading tech giants, including Google, swiftly introduced their chatbot counterparts, while investors have poured substantial capital into diverse AI projects worldwide. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Indonesia awarded its inaugural golden visa to Sam Altman, the Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and co-founder of Worldcoin.</p>

<p>The Indonesian immigration authority has granted Altman a 10-year visa, while recognising his purported achievements and potential contributions to the nation.</p>

<p>Indonesia's Immigration Director General stated that Altman "possesses an international reputation and has the potential to benefit Indonesia," reported&nbsp;Bloomberg.</p>

<p>This visa is seen as an incentive for attracting high-profile foreign investors. In addition to the extended visa duration, Altman and other recipients will enjoy priority security screening at airports and streamlined entry and exit procedures.</p>

<p>The golden visa programme, launched just a week ago, aims to boost Indonesia's economic growth.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Under this initiative, foreign nationals willing to make substantial financial commitments to the country can stay for a period ranging from five to 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For example, a five-year residency is guaranteed to those investing $350,000 in local public enterprises, savings accounts, or government securities.</p>

<h2><strong>Sam Altman's investment plans in Indonesia</strong></h2>

<p>While Altman's investment plans in Indonesia are not yet public, his recent visit to Jakarta to discuss the future of artificial intelligence indicates his keen interest in the nation's technological landscape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This visa could potentially pave the way for collaborations that enhance Indonesia's position in the world of Artificial Intelligence and technology.</p>

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<p>With Altman at its helm, OpenAI has garnered global attention by stimulating investments in AI infrastructure, including tools like ChatGPT.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These tools have revolutionised the approach to artificial intelligence by leveraging extensive data centers to emulate human-like intelligence, leading to increased investments in AI-supporting infrastructure worldwide.</p>

<h2><strong>About Golden Visa programme</strong></h2>

<p>In its most basic form, a golden visa acquisition grants an individual a residence in that country by investment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Golden visa programmes give high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) the option of physically relocating to a favorable jurisdiction — either now or upon retirement — and becoming residents of that state with full legal rights.</p>

<p>According to Henley &amp; Partners, there is now golden visa legislation in place in over 100 countries around the world, spanning five continents. Over 60 per cent of European Union&nbsp;member states have programs that are functional and active, with the UK and the US having among the world’s longest running golden visa programmes.</p>

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Indonesia awarded its inaugural golden visa to Sam Altman, the Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and co-founder of Worldcoin. The Indonesian immigration authority has granted Altman a 10-year visa, while recognising his purported achievements and potential contributions to the nation. Indonesia's Immigration Director General stated that Altman "possesses an international reputation and has the potential to benefit Indonesia," reported Bloomberg. This visa is seen as an incentive for attracting high-profile foreign investors. In addition to the extended visa duration, Altman and other recipients will enjoy priority security screening at airports and streamlined entry and exit procedures. The golden visa programme, launched just a week ago, aims to boost Indonesia's economic growth. Also watch | WION Fineprint | Portugal considers stopping its 'Golden Visa' × Under this initiative, foreign nationals willing to make substantial financial commitments to the country can stay for a period ranging from five to 10 years. For example, a five-year residency is guaranteed to those investing $350,000 in local public enterprises, savings accounts, or government securities. Sam Altman's investment plans in Indonesia While Altman's investment plans in Indonesia are not yet public, his recent visit to Jakarta to discuss the future of artificial intelligence indicates his keen interest in the nation's technological landscape. This visa could potentially pave the way for collaborations that enhance Indonesia's position in the world of Artificial Intelligence and technology. Also read | Work from Indonesia: Digital nomads, remote workers can live in Bali with 5-year-visa With Altman at its helm, OpenAI has garnered global attention by stimulating investments in AI infrastructure, including tools like ChatGPT. These tools have revolutionised the approach to artificial intelligence by leveraging extensive data centers to emulate human-like intelligence, leading to increased investments in AI-supporting infrastructure worldwide. About Golden Visa programme In its most basic form, a golden visa acquisition grants an individual a residence in that country by investment. Golden visa programmes give high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) the option of physically relocating to a favorable jurisdiction — either now or upon retirement — and becoming residents of that state with full legal rights. According to Henley & Partners, there is now golden visa legislation in place in over 100 countries around the world, spanning five continents. Over 60 per cent of European Union member states have programs that are functional and active, with the UK and the US having among the world’s longest running golden visa programmes. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Microsoft-backed OpenAI is rewriting the revenue rulebook. In a startling surge, OpenAI's monthly income has catapulted from 28 million dollars to 80 million dollars within a year. This meteoric rise owes its momentum to ChatGPT, famed for generating prose and poetry on command.

OpenAI's revenue projected to surpass $1 bn in next 12 months

<p>Several big companies, including some prominent news outlets including Reuters, CNN, The New York Times, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), have blocked GPTBot over the recent announcement that the tool was using web crawlers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>GPTBot is OpenAI's web crawler and can be identified by the following user agent and string. OpenAI has launched it to improve future artificial intelligence models like GPT-4 and the future GPT-5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>OpenAI recently said that GPTBot was using the crawler for data that would feed its popular chatbot, ChatGPT.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The introduction of tools like ChatGPT received mixed responses, many hailed it as the "next big thing". ChatGPT is an AI-powered language model, which is capable of generating human-like text based on context and past conversations. However, some raised concerns over its usage as it threatens jobs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>GPTBot was being used to collect massive amounts of data from the internet to train ChatGPT. But it has been blocked by 70 of the top 1,000 websites in the world as of this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Originality.ai, a company that determines if content is AI-generated or plagiarised revealed that more than 15 per cent of the top 100 websites had chosen to restrict GPTBot in the last two weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted on it original site, the analysis said: "GPTBot launched 14 days ago and the percentage of Top 1,000 sites blocking it has been steadily increasing."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The key findings revealed that 9.2 per cent of the Top 1000 websites have blocked GPTBot in its first 14 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first "Top 100" website to block GPTBot was Reuters.com. The top six biggest websites that are currently blocking GPTBot are: Amazon.com, Quora.com, NYTimes.com, Shutterstock.com, Wikihow.com, and CNN.com.&nbsp;</p>

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Several big companies, including some prominent news outlets including Reuters, CNN, The New York Times, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), have blocked GPTBot over the recent announcement that the tool was using web crawlers.

Several big companies, including some prominent news outlets including Reuters, CNN, The New York Times, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), have blocked GPTBot over the recent announcement that the tool was using web crawlers. GPTBot is OpenAI's web crawler and can be identified by the following user agent and string. OpenAI has launched it to improve future artificial intelligence models like GPT-4 and the future GPT-5. OpenAI recently said that GPTBot was using the crawler for data that would feed its popular chatbot, ChatGPT. The introduction of tools like ChatGPT received mixed responses, many hailed it as the "next big thing". ChatGPT is an AI-powered language model, which is capable of generating human-like text based on context and past conversations. However, some raised concerns over its usage as it threatens jobs. Also read: Huawei is building secret network for chips, trade group warns: Report GPTBot was being used to collect massive amounts of data from the internet to train ChatGPT. But it has been blocked by 70 of the top 1,000 websites in the world as of this week. According to Originality.ai, a company that determines if content is AI-generated or plagiarised revealed that more than 15 per cent of the top 100 websites had chosen to restrict GPTBot in the last two weeks. As quoted on it original site, the analysis said: "GPTBot launched 14 days ago and the percentage of Top 1,000 sites blocking it has been steadily increasing." Also read: Stripping headlines from news links could mark Musk's latest revamp to platform X The key findings revealed that 9.2 per cent of the Top 1000 websites have blocked GPTBot in its first 14 days. The first "Top 100" website to block GPTBot was Reuters.com. The top six biggest websites that are currently blocking GPTBot are: Amazon.com, Quora.com, NYTimes.com, Shutterstock.com, Wikihow.com, and CNN.com. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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