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OpenAI's boardroom drama just took another twist β with both Microsoft and Apple stepping back from the AI giantβs inner circle. |
But with antitrust watchdogs circling, is this sudden move just a friendly parting and vote of confidence, or a more calculated move? Letβs investigateβ¦ |
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In todayβs AI rundown: |
Microsoft and Apple exit OpenAI board Samsung folds AI into new Galaxy devices Animate portraits for free with LivePortrait A βgeneral-purpose brainβ for robots 6 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs More AI & tech news |
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OPENAI |
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The Rundown: Microsoft just withdrew from its observer role on OpenAI's Board of Directors, while Apple has reportedly scrapped plans to take up a similar position β with the moves coming as regulatory scrutiny continues in the AI sector. |
The details: |
Microsoft relinquished its non-voting observer seat gained following the November 2023 board drama, citing confidence in the companyβs new direction. Apple, which was expected to join the board following the companyβs partnership announcement in June, will now no longer take an observer role. The moves come as antitrust authorities in the U.S. and EU continue to advance investigations into the partnerships between big tech companies and AI startups. Microsoft emphasized that OpenAI remains one of its "most valued partners,β while OpenAI said it is βgrateful for the vote of confidence in the board.β |
Why it matters: Thereβs never a dull moment when it comes to OpenAIβs Board of Directors. While the companies seem positive in their statements, Microsoftβs relationship with the AI giant has felt off for a while. With the growing uncertainty surrounding antitrust issues, these moves feel more regulatory-focused than a sign of confidence in the boardβs direction. |
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The Rundown: Samsung just unveiled its latest AI-infused foldable smartphones at the companyβs Galaxy Unpacked event, also revealing the hotly-anticipated Galaxy Ring and an upgraded line of Galaxy Watches. |
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The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 gain new Galaxy AI capabilities, including:
Interpreter and Live Translate for real-time translation A new AI-powered ProVisual Engine for advanced photo capture and editing Note Assist, Composer, and Sketch-to-image for enhanced productivity Built-in integration for the Google Gemini app, allowing for easy overlay access and AI-powered search functions
The Galaxy Watch7 and new Galaxy Ring feature AI health monitoring, including FDA-approved sleep apnea detection and diabetes tracking. Samsung's new βEnergy Scoreβ uses Galaxy AI to analyze sleep, exercise, and other metrics to provide an overall view of users' fitness levels. Pricing starts at $1,899 for the Fold6, $1,099 for the Flip6, and $399 for the Galaxy Ring. |
Why it matters: Samsung is bringing the heat with some new AI integrations to level up its new lines of phones and wearables β but with Apple Intelligence around the corner, itβs TBD if it will move the needle. The sleek Galaxy Ring, on the other hand, looks poised to be a serious new player in the competitive health wearable market. |
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SKILD AI |
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The Rundown: Pittsburgh-based startup Skild AI just emerged from stealth mode with a massive $300M Series A funding round, with plans to develop a βgeneral-purpose brainβ capable of adapting to a range of robots. |
The details: |
The startup claims its foundational AI model is trained on a dataset 1,000x larger than competitors, collected through remote robot operation and public videos. Skild AI's βgeneral-purpose brainβ aims to work across a variety of robot types, enabling them to handle complex tasks in household and industrial settings. The startup was created in 2023 by two former Carnegie Mellon University professors. The company plans to operate similarly to OpenAI, allowing customers to fine-tune its foundational model for specific robotic applications and use cases. |
Why it matters: Elon Musk has predicted there will soon be billions of humanoid robots β and these coming fleets will need systems capable of advanced adaptability to meet a variety of complex needs. Skildβs new robot brain could help both accelerate deployment and reduce costs. |
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Neuralink hosted a livestream with new updates on its BCI, including potential telepathic and limb-controlling integrations with Teslaβs Optimus humanoid robots, new patient testing, and more. |
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati revealed in an interview that the companyβs Sora video generation model still has no public release date, with the tool still undergoing safety red teaming and testing for usefulness. |
The Washington Post introduced βClimate Answersβ, a new AI climate chatbot that answers user questions from the outletβs own reporting. |
AMD is acquiring Silo AI, a Finnish startup specializing in end-to-end-AI solutions, for $665M β aiming to bolster its chip development and deployment to compete with rival Nvidia. |
OpenAI announced a partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory to evaluate the safe use of models like GPT-4o in bioscience lab settings and assess AIβs potential to enhance research while reducing risks. |
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