Topic: sam altman
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Sam Altman's ChatGPT Ad Shift: From Hating Ads to Embracing Them
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has shifted from skepticism to cautious optimism about digital advertising, believing a well-designed model could enhance user experience on platforms like ChatGPT. He cited his positive personal experience with Instagram ads as a turning point, expressing respect for M...
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Sam Altman: No ChatGPT Ads Planned, But Not Ruled Out
Sam Altman highlighted ChatGPT Pulse as his favorite recent feature and confirmed no immediate advertising plans, though future ad integration within Pulse remains possible. ChatGPT Pulse personalizes user experience by learning from interactions and connected apps to deliver tailored daily summa...
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Sam Altman and Quantum Computing Pioneer Propose Turing Test 2.0
A new benchmark for AGI was proposed by Sam Altman and David Deutsch, suggesting the true test is an AI's ability to formulate and explain a theory of quantum gravity, not just hold conversations. The discussion highlighted differing philosophies on AGI, with Altman favoring scaling existing mode...
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Big Tech Eyes Data Centers in Orbit
Data centers, especially those for AI, are rapidly increasing energy consumption and emissions, threatening climate goals and prompting consideration of space-based alternatives. Influential tech leaders like Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos are exploring orbital data centers to leverage continuous sola...
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Can OpenAI Be Trusted? The Push for AI Accountability
OpenAI's corporate structure and mission commitment are under scrutiny, raising questions about AI governance, profit motives, and ethical responsibility. The organization, originally a nonprofit, is moving away from this model for funding and a public offering, despite criticism from advocacy gr...
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ChatGPT: The Future Operating System from OpenAI
OpenAI has launched a new capability enabling third-party apps to integrate directly into ChatGPT, positioning it as an interactive operating system with adaptive, personalized applications. During a demonstration, integrated apps from Spotify, Canva, and Zillow showcased seamless functionality, ...
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Sam Altman Defends GPT-5 Against Critics
GPT-5's launch faced criticism for technical issues and unmet expectations, with users and critics labeling it an incremental improvement rather than the promised revolutionary leap. Despite initial backlash, CEO Sam Altman defends GPT-5's capabilities and long-term potential, asserting it accele...
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Fictional Characters Are Coming to OpenAI's Sora
OpenAI is planning official collaborations with fictional characters for its Sora video platform to address unauthorized and inappropriate content that has emerged since its launch. The company is shifting from an opt-out to an opt-in copyright model, giving rights holders more granular control o...
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AI at a Crossroads: What's Next for the Industry?
OpenAI's DevDay introduced new ChatGPT features and agent tools, outlining a strategic roadmap for AI's future integration into daily life and business. The Sora iOS app popularized AI-generated video content, leading to viral memes, while AI hiring systems face manipulation through hidden resume...
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Jony Ive's OpenAI Goal: Devices That Make Us Happy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive are collaborating on multiple AI-powered consumer hardware devices aimed at reshaping human-technology interaction. The project focuses on improving users' well-being by designing devices that foster happiness, fulfillment, and connecti...
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Think Like a YC Partner? This Game Tests Your Skills
YC Arena's YC Partner Simulator is an interactive game where players evaluate real startup pitches and compare their accept/reject decisions with Y Combinator's actual choices, highlighting the difficulty of predicting success. The game reveals the subjective and often luck-influenced nature of s...
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OpenAI Reportedly Developing Smart Speaker, Glasses, and AI Pin
OpenAI is developing AI hardware devices like a smart speaker, smart glasses, and a wearable pin, with a planned launch in late 2026 or early 2027, in collaboration with former Apple design chief Jony Ive. The company is focusing on a screen-free smart speaker and has engaged Apple's supply chain...
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OpenAI Chair Bret Taylor: We're in an AI Bubble (And That's Okay)
The current AI investment surge resembles a classic tech bubble, similar to the dot-com era, with inevitable financial losses expected. Despite the hype and speculation, the underlying potential of AI is considered real and transformative, much like the internet revolution. The key challenge is n...
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Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab Hits $10B Valuation with $2B Funding
Thinking Machines Lab, founded by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, reached a $10 billion valuation after raising $2 billion in seed funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz. Despite being only six months old, the startup attracted major investment and top AI talent, leveraging Murati's reputation for breakt...
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