Thiel Ponders Multiverse or Simulation
Hanks Calls Out AI Misuse
OpenAI Considers AI Chip Development
ChatGPT Faces Chicago’s AI Tax
Microsoft’s Bing AI Image Creator Sparks Controversy
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From multiverse theories to AI concerns, this week was a whirlwind of tech stories. Billionaire Peter Thiel shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate among computer scientists and physicists about the origins of the universe, while actor Tom Hanks drew attention to the use of AI in misleading advertisements. Meanwhile, AI chatbot ChatGPT‘s parent company OpenAI reportedly pondered AI chip development, and Microsoft’s Bing AI Image Creator sparked controversy over unsettling images. Let’s dive into the details.
PayPal Holdings Inc. co-founder, Peter Thiel, weighed in on the longstanding debate among physicists and computer scientists about the nature of our universe. In the World of DaaS podcast, Thiel suggested that depending on who you ask, we are either living in a multiverse or a simulation. Read the full article here.
Tom Hanks took to Instagram to expose a misleading promotional video featuring an AI-generated representation of him. The actor expressed his worries about the implications of AI and deepfake technologies in the creative industries, suggesting that these technologies may be used to mimic performances of actors even after their demise. Read the full article here.
OpenAI, the parent company of AI chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly exploring strategies to address the persistent shortage of AI chips, including the development of its own custom AI chips. This move would put OpenAI in league with tech giants such as Alphabet Inc. and Amazon Inc. who have ventured into chip design. Read the full article here.
As of Oct. 1, OpenAI’s popular AI platform, ChatGPT, falls under Chicago’s Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax. This regulation imposes a 9% tax on users of its premium version, reflecting Chicago’s stance on taxing services that enable users to input, modify, or retrieve data using a provider’s computer. Read the full article here.
Microsoft Corporation's Bing AI Image Creator has been criticized for generating images of video game character Kirby in scenarios reminiscent of terrorism. The incident has led to discussions about the limitations and potential misuse of AI-generated content. Read the full article here.
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