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AI Natives #25 - Happy New Year!
Copilot goes to Android, NYT sues OpenAI and new Antibiotics are on the way!
Kornel Grunwald
December 29, 2023
Hey there, #TheAINatives! 🤖
Happy to have you here joining us with the twenty-fifth issue of The AI Natives.
Here is how we end 2023!
This is sweet and short version of TheAINatives, so that you can enjoy preparations for your New Years Eve festivities without too much to think. I wish you an amazing time in 2024, with only excitement and happiness on your paths. All the Best and thanks for sticking with TheAINatives for 25 weeks!
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A note on 🚩, 💚or 🟠 being next to the news title in the sections below. This is expression of my take, whether I see the news as dangerous, positive or neutral.
Here we go with the big news⏬
CONVO OVER COFFEE ☕
Big topics to discuss with friends and colleagues
New York Times Sues Microsoft and OpenAI for Billions 🚩🚩
The New York Times is taking Microsoft and OpenAI to court, claiming the tech duo used its content without permission to train ChatGPT, and it's asking for "billions" in return. The core of the lawsuit is the alleged unauthorized scraping of millions of articles, impacting the newspaper's subscription and ad revenues. This legal battle is a significant escalation in the ongoing debate over digital rights and AI's voracious data appetite.
My take: This is huge and a bit wild, isn't it? The Times going after tech giants like a David vs. Goliath story, but in the courtroom. If they win, it could totally shake up how AI companies operate and even how we think about digital content ownership. And honestly, if I were pumping out articles only to have an AI mimic my style and content without so much as a thank you note or a dime, I'd be pretty miffed too.
Microsoft Rolls Out Free Copilot App for Android 🚩
Microsoft has quietly introduced a standalone Copilot app for Android, offering free access to its AI chatbot powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 and DALL·E 3. This move breaks away from the need for a paid subscription through OpenAI's ChatGPT, providing users with a cost-free alternative to engage with advanced conversational and creative AI directly on their mobile devices. The app, which is separate from the Bing search engine app, focuses on delivering a streamlined chat and creative experience.
My take: Microsoft's dropping this app on Android without much noise is pretty savvy. Giving away free access to top-tier AI like GPT-4 and DALL·E 3 is a bold move, especially when everyone else is charging premium fees. It seems like they're betting big on getting everyone hooked on their AI ecosystem. For us users, it's a win for now, getting all this cool, cutting-edge tech for free. But I've got to say, I'm curious about what the long game is here for Microsoft. ‘If something is for free, you are the product?’.
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