Welcome to TechCrunch’s weekly AI newsletter, where we delve into the latest developments in artificial intelligence. As a small team, we’re stretched thin trying to cover every announcement, controversy, and trend in the AI space.
A Note on This Week’s Edition
Last week, we took a break from our usual schedule due to an inflection point in the AI news cycle. The sheer volume of announcements, controversies, and breakthroughs is becoming overwhelming. To address this challenge, we’re implementing a few changes to make our newsletter more concise while maintaining its core value.
A Briefer but More Focused Newsletter
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The Week’s Top Stories
A Test for AGI: Flaws in the Design
A well-known test for artificial general intelligence (AGI) is getting close to being solved, but its creators argue that this points to flaws in the test’s design rather than a breakthrough in research. The test in question evaluates an AI’s ability to adapt and learn across various domains.
Amazon Establishes AGI R&D Lab
Amazon has announced the establishment of a new research and development lab focused on building foundational capabilities for AI agents. The Amazon AGI SF Lab will explore areas like natural language understanding, reasoning, and decision-making.
OpenAI’s Video Generator Launches
Most subscribers to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Pro and Plus plans gained access to Sora, the company’s video generator, starting Monday. However, users in Europe were excluded due to regulatory issues.
China Investigates Nvidia’s Acquisition
China’s market regulator has launched an investigation into Nvidia’s acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, citing concerns about national security and competition.
Reddit Introduces AI-Powered Moderation Tools
Reddit is introducing AI-powered moderation tools aimed at reducing the workload for human moderators. The new features use machine learning algorithms to identify and flag potentially problematic content.
Industry Developments
- Google is forming a new team dedicated to building AI that can simulate the physical world.
- Nvidia is releasing its own brand of world models, aiming to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the world.
- Disney is merging Hulu Live TV with Fubo in a groundbreaking deal.
Research and Breakthroughs
- OpenAI is turning its attention to ‘superintelligence,’ a term referring to AI surpassing human intelligence in various domains.
- Researchers have made significant progress in developing AI-powered diagnostic tools for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.
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About the Author
Kyle Wiggers is a senior reporter at TechCrunch with a special interest in artificial intelligence. His writing has appeared in VentureBeat and Digital Trends, as well as various gadget blogs.
