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Bloomberg reports more on OpenAI and Jony Ive

Colin Henderson

Shirin GhaffrayA super assistant For several years, top AI developers have been working inside research labs to build more powerful artificial intelligence systems that might one day rival humans at many tasks. But as AI has rapidly improved in recent months, leading model makers have moved aggressively to try to translate those advances into apps and devices that people could use in the real world.That shift was on full display last week when I visited Jony Ive’s minimalist studio in San Francisco’s trendy Jackson Square neighborhood. Ive, the legendary former Apple designer who has done more than almost anyone to … Continue reading Bloomberg reports more on OpenAI and Jony Ive

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The Disagreement Bot Invasion is Currently Underway (Koat.ai)

Colin Henderson

The Disagreement Bot Invasion is Currently Underway December 19, 2024 Disagreement Bots’ Function: These bots use AI to challenge users’ posts, aiming to encourage critical thinking and deeper conversations. Operating Mechanism: They employ algorithms and machine learning to analyze posts and generate relevant counterarguments. Applications and Goals: Developers use these bots to stimulate critical thinking and meaningful discussions on social media. Disagreement Bots’ Impact: Can manipulate public opinion, spread disinformation, and escalate conflicts. Identifying Disagreement Bots: Look for rapid, structured responses, consistent tone, and a focus solely on countering posts. Motivations for Creation: Gathering user reaction data for marketing or … Continue reading The Disagreement Bot Invasion is Currently Underway (Koat.ai)

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OpenAI’s next big bet won’t be a wearable: report (WSJ)

Colin Henderson

Connie Loizos OpenAI pushed generative AI into the public consciousness. Now, it could be developing a very different kind of AI device. According to a WSJ report, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees Wednesday that the company’s next major product won’t be a wearable. Instead, it will be a compact, screenless device, fully aware of its user’s surroundings. Small enough to sit on a desk or fit in a pocket, Altman described it as both a “third core device” alongside a MacBook Pro and iPhone, and an “AI companion” integrated into daily life. The preview followed OpenAI’s announcement that it will … Continue reading OpenAI’s next big bet won’t be a wearable: report (WSJ)

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Apple Design Guru Jony Ive to Take Expansive Role at OpenAI

Colin Henderson

Interesting turn of events. Jony Ive takiing on design role at OpenAI having sold his design firm to OpenAI for $6.5 Bn. Former Apple Design Guru Jony Ive to Take Expansive Role at OpenAI OpenAI to buy Ive’s startup in $6.5 billion deal, as Ive and CEO Sam Altman work on new generation of devices and other AI products. They have been secretly collaborating on a project to ” move consumers beyond screens” in the future. Ive considers screen addiction to be toxic. Few would disagree. Here follows an interview wwith Karen Swisher on the topic.   ~~~~~~ May 21, … Continue reading Apple Design Guru Jony Ive to Take Expansive Role at OpenAI

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Inside the First Stargate AI Data Center

Colin Henderson

The sheer scale of this one of many AI factories of the near future tell us a lot about AI direction, and adds meat to the bones of Jensens speech in Taipei this week. Enjoy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Inside the First Stargate AI Data Center OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank hope that the site in Texas is the first of many across the US. By Shirin Ghaffary, Brody Ford, and Emily Chang May 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT The future home of the first Stargate site in Abilene, Texas. . Photographer: Bobby Scheidemann for Bloomberg Businessweek Trucks carrying concrete and electrical … Continue reading Inside the First Stargate AI Data Center

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Google Holds I/O Event as Questions Swirl Around Search

Colin Henderson

  Google search is probably doomed as upstarts such as Perplexity dominate research particularly in younger demographics. The Google challenge revolves around proactive search and ad tools search which are related to shopping but drive Google revenue. The following reposrt summarises the current situation and reported in Barrons. ~~~~~~~ Google Holds I/O Event as Questions Swirl Around Search Alphabet shares have come under pressure as investors question the company’s staying power in the new world of search.   Last Updated:  May 20, 2025 at 6:27 AM EDT Google I/O 2025: What to Watch Today   By Adam Levine   When … Continue reading Google Holds I/O Event as Questions Swirl Around Search