This Week's AI Highlights: What You Need to Know
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This week has brought several major tech stories: OpenAI’s ChatGPT user base continues to grow, California has introduced new AI regulations, and exciting updates are expected from Microsoft and other AI industry leaders. Here’s a quick rundown of the top headlines.
Emotion AI: Ethical Issues on the Rise as Big Firms Jump In
Emotion AI is now part of business software, with companies like Microsoft and Amazon integrating it. Despite its growing popularity, concerns over accuracy, ethics, and compliance with regulations in the US and EU are becoming significant hurdles.U.S.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Usage Doubles in Under a Year
With over 200 million weekly users, OpenAI's ChatGPT is now used by 92% of Fortune 500 companies. Although competition is fierce, ChatGPT continues to lead in AI chatbots, and investors like Apple and Nvidia are valuing the company at more than $100 billion.
California Passes Bill to Protect AI Use of Deceased Actors
The California Senate has passed AB 1836, a law requiring estates’ consent for using deceased actors in AI-generated media. Supported by SAG-AFTRA, the bill aims to prevent unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes and awaits the governor’s approval.
OpenAI Develops Custom AI Chips Using TSMC Technology
OpenAI is teaming up with TSMC to create custom AI chips using the A16 process, planning for mass production in 2026. These chips are expected to power advanced AI models like Sora, which can generate videos from text, aligning with Apple’s AI goals.
Elon Musk’s xAI Colossus Supercomputer Launches
Elon Musk’s xAI has launched its Colossus supercomputer, featuring 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs in Memphis. The system will support the Grok AI chatbot and possibly Tesla’s Optimus robot, with plans to expand to 200,000 GPUs.
Microsoft to Unveil New Copilot Features at September 16 Event
Microsoft will host a livestream on September 16 to showcase the future of Copilot AI and Microsoft 365. This could include updates to Copilot Pro and potential rebranding, as Microsoft competes with other AI giants like Google and Anthropic.
Ilya Sutskever’s AI Safety Company Secures $1 Billion in Funding
Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence (SSI) has raised $1 billion from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital. SSI plans to use the funds to grow its team and infrastructure, focusing on developing safe AI technologies.
US, UK, and EU to Sign Major AI Treaty
The US, UK, and EU are set to sign the Council of Europe’s new AI treaty, which prioritizes human rights throughout the AI lifecycle. The treaty, however, does not include financial penalties for non-compliance and will take effect after five signatories ratify it.
Nvidia-Supported Sakana AI to Build Lab in Japan
Sakana AI, backed by Nvidia and $100 million in funding, is establishing a major AI lab in Japan. The lab will focus on advancing AI research and infrastructure, leveraging Nvidia's technology to push Japan’s AI capabilities forward.
Australia Introduces AI Guidelines to Boost Trust
The Australian government has announced 10 voluntary AI guidelines, with the possibility of making them mandatory for high-risk cases. Industry Minister Ed Husic highlighted that AI could add $115 billion to the economy and create 200,000 jobs by 2030.
YouTube to Help Creators Detect AI-Generated Deepfakes
YouTube will roll out AI tools to help creators identify and remove deepfakes that misuse their faces or voices. These tools will help spot unauthorized AI-generated content, with a new feature to detect AI-simulated singing planned for next year.
Microsoft-Inflection AI Partnership Gets UK Regulator’s Approval
The UK’s CMA has approved Microsoft’s $650 million partnership with Inflection AI, allowing Microsoft to hire Inflection employees and access its AI models. The regulator found that Inflection AI does not pose significant competition to Microsoft. This approval follows Microsoft’s recent success with Mistral AI.
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