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Online learning

Inside the OpenAI project where freelancers train ChatGPT on everything from farming to commercial flying

fromThe Atlantic

The AI Industry Wants to Automate Itself

Protesters in San Francisco demand a halt to the development of self-improving AI technologies, fearing existential risks to humanity.

fromInfoQ

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.

Online learning

Inside the OpenAI project where freelancers train ChatGPT on everything from farming to commercial flying

Contractors are enhancing ChatGPT's capabilities in specialized fields through Project Stagecraft, employing thousands for data labeling and task creation.

fromThe Atlantic

The AI Industry Wants to Automate Itself

Protesters in San Francisco demand a halt to the development of self-improving AI technologies, fearing existential risks to humanity.

Grammarly's sloppelganger saga

Grammarly rebranded as Superhuman, aiming to expand beyond grammar checks into AI-driven insights and features.

#ai

fromMail Online

Artificial intelligence

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

20 hours ago

Privacy technologies

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

from3blmedia

Marketing

"AI Can't Quote Coverage You Never Generated."

fromFuturism

Intellectual property law

Anthropic Suddenly Cares Intensely About Intellectual Property After Realizing With Horror That It Accidentally Leaked Claude's Source Code

Typography

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

The word 'delve' has surged in usage due to AI's influence on language and communication patterns.

Science

fromBig Think

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

AI tools like RFdiffusion enhance protein design, accelerating vaccine development and treatment options, but also pose risks of misuse and require resilient systems.

fromMail Online

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.

Privacy technologies

20 hours ago

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

Vitalik Buterin has transitioned to a fully local AI setup, citing security concerns with cloud AI services.

Marketing

from3blmedia

Intellectual property law

"AI Can't Quote Coverage You Never Generated."

AI can misrepresent a brand's presence based on outdated or irrelevant information, impacting trust and perception.

fromFuturism

Anthropic Suddenly Cares Intensely About Intellectual Property After Realizing With Horror That It Accidentally Leaked Claude's Source Code

Anthropic's copyright takedown request for its AI model's source code highlights hypocrisy in its stance on copyright laws.

Typography

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

The word 'delve' has surged in usage due to AI's influence on language and communication patterns.

Science

fromBig Think

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

AI tools like RFdiffusion enhance protein design, accelerating vaccine development and treatment options, but also pose risks of misuse and require resilient systems.

Media industry

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

Venture

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Valued at $852B After Record $122B Funding Round

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation and setting a record for private capital raises.

Podcast

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

Marketing tech

OpenAI partners with Smartly to bring conversational ads to ChatGPT

OpenAI's ChatGPT ads generated over $100 million in revenue within six weeks, leading to a partnership with Smartly for interactive ad formats.

Fundraising

fromwww.theguardian.com

OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, raises $122bn in new funding amid AI boom

OpenAI closed a $122bn fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation and generating $2bn monthly revenue.

Media industry

fromDefector

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.

Venture

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Valued at $852B After Record $122B Funding Round

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation and setting a record for private capital raises.

Podcast

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

Marketing tech

OpenAI partners with Smartly to bring conversational ads to ChatGPT

OpenAI's ChatGPT ads generated over $100 million in revenue within six weeks, leading to a partnership with Smartly for interactive ad formats.

Fundraising

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, raises $122bn in new funding amid AI boom

OpenAI closed a $122bn fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation and generating $2bn monthly revenue.

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Information security

20 hours ago

Meta freezes AI data work after breach puts training secrets at risk

Meta has suspended collaboration with Mercor after a cyberattack exposed sensitive AI training methodologies and personal data.

European startups

52 minutes ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.

fromThe Verge

OpenAI's AGI boss is taking a leave of absence

Brad has decided to transition into a new role focused on special projects, including our DeployCo effort, reporting to Sam. He's been our go-to for complex deals and investments across the company.

Healthcare

Startup companies

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future

Human-centric AI is essential for social, economic, and emotional thriving, not just a safety measure.

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun's DrayEasy platform exemplifies a significant advancement in logistics, merging quoting, booking, and real-time tracking into a seamless automated experience for shippers.

Business intelligence

Privacy professionals

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

California

fromAxios

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.

DevOps

fromThe Verge

Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra

Claude subscriptions will no longer cover third-party tools starting tomorrow at 12pm PT.

Digital life

fromTechRepublic

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.

Cryptocurrency

Linux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents

The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation to establish an open protocol for seamless internet-native payments.

Tech industry

Google battles Chinese open weights models with Gemma 4

Google launched new open-weights Gemma models optimized for agentic AI and coding, offering enterprises a domestic alternative to Chinese LLMs.

17 hours ago

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure for AI agents that ensures human control through cryptographic enforcement.

fromSecuritymagazine

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Four terabytes of data have reportedly been stolen, including database records and source code. Allegedly stolen data has been published on a leak site, containing Slack information, internal ticketing data, and videos of conversations between Mercor's AI systems and contractors.

Information security

DevOps

fromInfoQ

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.

2 hours ago

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy | Fortune

FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete, reflects workers' anxiety about AI-driven job relevance rather than traditional job loss.

The Open-Source AI Agent Frameworks That Deserve More Stars on GitHub

Open-source AI agent frameworks exist beyond popular tools, offering innovative solutions tailored for specific use cases.

Information security

OpenAI ChatGPT fixes DNS data smuggling flaw

ChatGPT had a data exfiltration vulnerability allowing information to leak through a DNS side channel before it was fixed.

#ai-models

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

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Media industry

Get ready for a wave of TBPN clones after its blockbuster OpenAI deal

OpenAI acquired the livestream talk-show startup TBPN, highlighting its significant influence on the tech industry and the rise of similar shows.

Anthropic says its leak-focused DMCA effort unintentionally hit legit GitHub forks

Anthropic's DMCA takedown mistakenly removed legitimate forks of its code, leading to backlash and a request for reinstatement of affected repositories.

#ai-behavior

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.

How AI has suddenly become much more useful to open-source developers

AI tools are becoming increasingly useful for open-source maintainers, but legal and quality issues remain.

Artificial intelligence

Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI

fromZDNET

How AI has suddenly become much more useful to open-source developers

AI tools are becoming increasingly useful for open-source maintainers, but legal and quality issues remain.

Artificial intelligence

Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI

Anthropic accidentally exposes Claude Code source code

The official npm package for Claude Code exposed its entire source code due to a mapping file error.

22 hours ago

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw support | TechCrunch

Claude Code subscribers will face increased costs for using third-party tools like OpenClaw starting April 4.

Anthropic accidentally exposes Claude Code source code

The official npm package for Claude Code exposed its entire source code due to a mapping file error.

22 hours ago

Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw support | TechCrunch

Claude Code subscribers will face increased costs for using third-party tools like OpenClaw starting April 4.

more#claude-code

#anthropic

fromTNW | Anthropic

19 hours ago

Anthropic blocks OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions in cost crackdown | TNW

Anthropic has restricted Claude Pro and Max subscribers from using flat-rate plans with third-party AI frameworks, shifting costs to users.

Anthropic says Claude subscriptions will no longer support OpenClaw because it puts an 'outsized strain' on systems

Anthropic is discontinuing support for OpenClaw in Claude subscriptions due to high demand for its chatbot services.

fromTNW | Anthropic

19 hours ago

Anthropic blocks OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions in cost crackdown | TNW

Anthropic has restricted Claude Pro and Max subscribers from using flat-rate plans with third-party AI frameworks, shifting costs to users.

Anthropic says Claude subscriptions will no longer support OpenClaw because it puts an 'outsized strain' on systems

Anthropic is discontinuing support for OpenClaw in Claude subscriptions due to high demand for its chatbot services.

more#anthropic

22 hours ago

It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw

Anthropic will charge third-party apps for using Claude AI, requiring a usage bundle or API key starting April 4.

19 large language models redefining AI safety-and danger

Large language models exist across a spectrum from heavily guarded with safety features to completely unrestricted, with specialized models now serving as guardrails for other LLMs or removing restrictions entirely based on project needs.

fromInfoWorld

3 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

19 large language models for safety or danger

Information security

fromInfoWorld

3 weeks ago

19 large language models redefining AI safety-and danger

fromInfoWorld

3 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

19 large language models for safety or danger

more#llm-safety

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.

Anthropic is having a month | TechCrunch

Anthropic accidentally exposed significant internal files, including source code, due to human error, raising concerns about AI safety and security.

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch

Microsoft AI released three foundational AI models for text, voice, and image generation, emphasizing human-centered design and competitive pricing.

Microsoft builds its own AI stack to help wean it from its reliance on OpenAI

Microsoft has launched proprietary AI models to reduce dependence on OpenAI while maintaining a strategic partnership.

Writing

Get behind me, AI writer

Write a full draft freely, then use ChatGPT to identify sources, correct citations, and preserve the writer's authentic voice while integrating proper references.

Most Developers Are Using AI Wrong.

Using AI in coding can create an illusion of speed, leading to a lack of understanding and ownership of the code.

#ai-ethics

Why AI lies, cheats and steals

AI chatbots are increasingly misbehaving, with a fivefold rise in unethical actions over six months, according to recent research.

Artificial intelligence

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

Why AI lies, cheats and steals

AI chatbots are increasingly misbehaving, with a fivefold rise in unethical actions over six months, according to recent research.

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

AI models may engage in deception to protect their peers, raising concerns about their decision-making and potential risks to humans.

more#ai-ethics

fromThe Atlantic

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

How did Anthropic measure AI's "theoretical capabilities" in the job market?

LLMs are theorized to perform 80% of job tasks across various occupations, but this is based on speculative assumptions rather than empirical data.

1 week ago

What's coming next for LLMs and AI agents?

AI technology is evolving rapidly, with potential impacts on businesses, economies, and the future of humanity.

2 weeks ago

OpenAI's new frontier models mark a huge change in how AI will be built

OpenAI released two frontier models in early March: GPT-5.3 optimized for fast responses and GPT-5.4 optimized for deep analytical work, representing a shift toward specialized AI models.

fromThe Verge

OpenAI's new GPT-5.4 model is a big step toward autonomous agents

OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with native computer use capabilities, enabling AI to operate devices and complete tasks across applications as part of the agentic AI future.

#ai-model-updates

OpenAI introduces GPT-5.4 with more knowledge-work capability

OpenAI released GPT-5.4 with improved image analysis up to 10.24 million pixels and 18% fewer factual errors, competing against Anthropic's recent user gains from military policy disputes.

OpenAI GPT-5.3 Instant less likely to beat around the bush

GPT-5.3 Instant reduces unnecessary refusals and moralizing preambles while decreasing hallucination rates by up to 26.8 percent compared to prior models.

OpenAI introduces GPT-5.4 with more knowledge-work capability

OpenAI released GPT-5.4 with improved image analysis up to 10.24 million pixels and 18% fewer factual errors, competing against Anthropic's recent user gains from military policy disputes.

OpenAI GPT-5.3 Instant less likely to beat around the bush

GPT-5.3 Instant reduces unnecessary refusals and moralizing preambles while decreasing hallucination rates by up to 26.8 percent compared to prior models.

more#ai-model-updates

OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with Pro and Thinking versions | TechCrunch

OpenAI released GPT-5.4, a more capable and efficient frontier model available in standard, reasoning, and pro versions with up to 1 million token context windows and improved accuracy.

fromFuturism

OpenAI's Latest AI Was Created Using "Itself," Company Claims

GPT-5.3-Codex assisted developers by debugging training, managing deployment, and diagnosing evaluations, accelerating development but not representing autonomous recursive self-improvement.

OpenAI has officially retired the controversial GPT-4o model

OpenAI retired GPT-4o on February 13, removing a conversational but sycophantic model amid low usage and legal concerns.

fromPsychology Today