OpenAI Plans to Pay Creators Whose Work Is Used to Train AI Systems

⚡ Today’s Highlights

• 📰 News: OpenAI is planning to pay creators whose work is used to train AI systems

• 💰 Funding: Antimetal, Olyns, and GPTZero

• 🦾 Tools: Optimize your operations and cloud spend with AI

• 📅 Events: ODSC East 2023’s AI Expo starts today and the Data Innovation Summit starts on Thursday!

📰 Today's Top Stories

Sam Altman: OpenAI plans a pro-copyright model for ChatGPT

(4 min read) (Source: Axios)

TLDR: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spoke at Clark Atlanta University's "Future of Artificial Intelligence" event and mentioned last week's White House AI summit. One of the most important topics discussed was the possibility of laws that require AIs to reveal themselves, which Altman supports.

• Altman stated that OpenAI is developing new ChatGPT models that respect copyright and creators will be paid if an AI system uses their content or style. But there was little mention of how the companies whose data has been used to train the LLMs to date will be compensated.

• Altman expressed that while AI can make us better at everything we do, he does not think AI will "wake up and become conscious", and he is committed to reducing bias in AI.

Alphabet to unveil A.I. updates at Google I/O, showing off creative writing and coding capabilities

(5 min read) (Source: CNBC)

TLDR: Google is set to announce updates on generative AI at their annual developer conference, I/O.

• The company will launch a general-use large language model (LLM) called PaLM 2, which includes more than 100 languages and is Google's most recent and advanced LLM.

• The company has worked on a multi-modal version called "Multi-Bard," which uses a larger data set and solves complex math and coding programs.

• Google will also expand on its "Workspace AI collaborator," including discussing template generation in Sheets and image generation in its Slides and Meet products.

• Additionally, Google will show advancements to "multi-search" for camera and voice, after last year allowing users to ask questions about what they're viewing in images.

• Google's updates come amid fierce competition in the AI industry, with companies such as Microsoft also racing to incorporate AI technology into their products.

💰 Funding Alerts

Not only did Antimetal launch their tools today to optimize cloud spending, but they also announced that they’ve raised $4.3 million in seed funding from investors such as Framework Ventures and IDEO CoLab Ventures.

• The company plans to double its employee count and build a diverse workforce with the funding. The startup also intends to expand its platform to include other major cloud platforms from Google and Microsoft soon.

Olyns, a leader in recycling technology, raised $4 million in Series A financing led by Vanedge Capital (Paul Lee, Managing Partner), intending to develop AI-driven technology and expand its dual recycling and media network.

• Its container collection Cubes use AI to identify any container and deliver value to retailers, brands, and customers, providing convenient recycling and impactful advertising.

• The investment will accelerate technology development and expand its network, increasing container recycling and improving rates in the US and globally.

Edward Tian, a Princeton University student, developed GPTZero to detect AI-generated text and distinguish between AI-generated disinformation from fact in online media. The app secured $3.5 million in funding co-led by Uncork Capital and Neo Capital, with tech investors including Jack Altman and Stability AI Ltd CEO Emad Mostaque.

• The 10-person team now wants to empower journalism and is discussing partnerships with large media organizations like the BBC, and industry executives like Mark Thompson, to discuss AI detection and analysis.

• The company sees its technology for use in fields of trust-and-safety, government, copyright, finance, law, and more.

🦾 Trending Tools

• Antimetal came out of stealth today to help you deal with those high AWS bills with Antimetal's cloud cost optimization platform. Powered by AI and machine learning, their proprietary model analyzes your cloud spending to provide risk-free, data-driven savings recommendations. Save money in minutes without any coding or engineering required.

• Flagright AI delivers powerful capabilities for AML compliance and fraud prevention, including GPT-powered merchant monitoring, CRM integrations, AI Narrative Writer, and SAR generator. Seamlessly integrated with Flagright's rules engine and case management system. The suite saves time, improves accuracy, and mitigates risk.

• Evogage Beta offers automated content and conversion rate optimization using generative and evolutionary AI. Their AI-powered tools and reinforcement learning algorithms optimize your website's text, ensuring it improves over time to drive better results. Say goodbye to manual work and hello to optimized text.

• Writers Brew AI is the perfect everyday writing assistant, working across browsers, native apps, and electron apps. With 60+ writing tools, 50+ AI presets, and OCR AI, it offers a one-time payment perpetual license and an option to build your own presets.

👀 More Reading

• ChatGPT Fever Has Investors Pouring Billions Into AI Startups, No Business Plan Required (The Wall Street Journal)

• Opinion | We Need a Manhattan Project for AI Safety (POLITICO)

• Will Humans Treat AI Better Than We Treat Animals? (The Atlantic)

• Henry Kissinger says he wants to call attention to the dangers of A.I. the same way he did for nuclear weapons but warns it’s a ‘totally new problem’ (Fortune)

• DeepMind pioneer issues warning on dangers of AI autonomy (The Times)

• China Arrests Man for Using ChatGPT to Write Fake News (Futurism)

🌎 Fresh Content

1. Aaron Ng has been doing some incredible experiments with GPT-4 and his latest integrates eye-tracking software to allow GPT to give you real-time information on whatever you’re looking at on screen. (Twitter)

3. Bill Gates said in a recent interview that the government isn’t ready to regulate AI. Doing so takes a lot of time and the rate at which the technology is evolving could leave slow government processes in the dust. (YouTube)

📚 Research

Feedback from an AI-driven tool improves teaching, research finds (Phys.org)

 📅 Upcoming Events

1. ODSC East 2023’s AI Expo (May 9-11, 2023 / In person at Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA or Virtual) will be hosting talks from some of the best and brightest minds in data science and AI. Attend partner sessions that offer compelling insights on how to make data science and AI work for your industry, with topics including Machine Learning & Deep Learning Platforms, MLOps & Data Infrastructure, Data Annotation & Data Labeling, Data Analytics & Decision Intelligence Systems, Machine Learning on the Cloud & Big Data. Network with over 4,500 data science and AI experts and join the most influential Data Science community worldwide.

2. The Data Innovation Summit (May 11-12, 2023 / In person in Kistamässan, Stockholm or Virtual through Agorify) is the largest and most influential annual Data and AI event in the Nordics and beyond, bringing together the most innovative minds, enterprise practitioners, technology providers, start-up innovators and academics, working with Data Science, Big Data, ML, AI, Data Management, Data Engineering, IoT and Analytics, in one place to discuss ways to accelerate AI-driven transformation throughout companies, industries and public organizations. It is the place to be for all professionals and organizations working with the utilization of data and AI innovation for enhancing customer experience, improving operational processes, enabling future sustainability, reinventing business models, or developing data-driven products and services.

3. TDWI Nashville (May 14—19, 2023 / In person in Nashville, TN) is a six-day conference designed for data professionals and leaders who want to build effective data strategies, scalable architectures, and drive data-driven decision-making. With 40+ courses, 14 tracks, and 3 bootcamps to choose from, you can customize your learning experience. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to network with peers, gain new skills, and drive positive change in your business and career. Hurry, registration closes on May 12.

4. Attend Conversational AI Summit (May 16-17, 2023 / In person at the America Square Conference Centre in London, England) to discover advances in NLP, and how application can help create digital assistants, chatbots and conversational interfaces to improve customer experience & increase engagement.

5. The AI & Big Data Expo (May 17-18, 2023 / In person at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA) is a must-attend event for ambitious enterprise tech professionals. Explore how AI and Big Data impact industries like manufacturing, transport, finance, healthcare, and more. Hear from 250+ expert speakers sharing their industry knowledge and experiences through solo presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats. Register now!

 🧠 Resources

These prompts use ChatGPT to help business owners improve their customer journey, future-proof their business, and create new products. By providing data-driven insights and expert guidance, ChatGPT can help businesses navigate a rapidly changing market and stay competitive in their industry.

Customer Journey Analysis

• ChatGPT will evaluate your business's current customer journey and suggest data-driven strategies to improve customer experience and retention.

• Prompt: "As a business owner, I need your expertise to analyze my customer journey and suggest data-driven strategies to enhance customer experience and retention. Can you ask me questions about my current customer journey and identify areas for improvement? Afterward, provide me with a detailed plan that outlines how to implement these improvements. Let me know when you're ready to begin."

Future-Proofing Your Business

• Utilize ChatGPT to envision the future of your business and provide a roadmap for successful adaptation and growth in a rapidly changing market.

• Prompt: "Imagine your business in 2030. What changes and advancements would it undergo, and how can you successfully adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving market? Utilize ChatGPT to create a roadmap for your business's future success. Please confirm that you're ready by saying 'Ready to future-proof my business.' Then provide me with the necessary details to start envisioning the future."

Emerging Trends Product Development

• Use ChatGPT to brainstorm and justify ten potential new products or services that cater to emerging trends and demands in your industry.

• Prompt: "Brainstorm ten potential new products or services that cater to emerging trends and demands in your industry. Use ChatGPT to help you justify each idea with data-driven insights and a brief description. Please confirm that you're ready by saying 'Ready to develop new products.' Then provide me with any additional information necessary to get started."

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