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Have you ever wondered why conversational AI, like ChatGPT, often responds with phrases like “Sorry, I can’t do that” or similar polite refusals? OpenAI is now providing a rare glimpse into the reasoning behind the operational rules of its models, which include adhering to brand standards and avoiding the generation of inappropriate content.

AI startup Anthropic, backed by Google and significant venture capital funding, today unveiled its latest iteration of GenAI technology, Claude 3. The company asserts that this advanced AI chatbot outperforms OpenAI's GPT-4 in various performance metrics.

Google is set to introduce a new policy targeting potentially harmful generative AI applications, with enforcement beginning early next year. This policy mandates that developers of Android apps on the Play Store incorporate a feature that allows users to report or flag offensive AI-generated content directly within the app. Google emphasizes that this reporting mechanism should aid developers in refining their content filtering and moderation strategies.

Almost a year ago, developers Seth Forsgren and Hayk Martiros launched a fascinating hobby project called Riffusion. This innovative platform generates music not from audio but from images representing sound. While this method may seem unconventional, it has proven effective—my colleague Devin Coldewey has the details here.

Google has unveiled an array of exciting new features for classroom management, accessibility, and AI-enhanced tools for crafting questions and lesson plans during the Bett ed-tech event in the UK.

This week, Google unveiled Gemini, its innovative flagship generative AI model designed to enhance various products and services, including Bard, its competitor to ChatGPT. In its blog posts and press releases, Google praised Gemini's advanced architecture and capabilities, asserting that it performs on par with or even surpasses other top generative AI models like OpenAI’s GPT-4. However, user feedback suggests a different reality.

GitHub Launches Copilot Enterprise for Enhanced Code Completion and Team Collaboration

In 2006, Research in Motion, the creator of the widely recognized BlackBerry device, faced a hefty $612.5 million settlement with patent holding firm NTP. Often referred to as “patent trolls,” these entities exist primarily to acquire patents without any intention of developing products or services using the technology they claim to protect. Their strategy focuses on leveraging patent rights for financial gain, resulting in over $29 billion in direct costs for companies.

Earlier this year, GitHub introduced Copilot Chat, a programming-focused chatbot resembling ChatGPT, available initially for organizations subscribed to Copilot for Business. Recently, it entered the beta phase for individual Copilot customers at $10 per month. Today, GitHub has made Copilot Chat generally available to all users.

The excitement surrounding generative AI continues to grow, particularly regarding its potential impact on businesses. However, if you look beyond the hype and high-profile partnerships—like the recent collaboration between OpenAI and PwC—you'll find that companies have already been utilizing customer-facing, no-code AI tools for years to extract information and enhance efficiency.

This morning, Skyflow announced it has successfully raised a $30 million Series B extension, led by Khosla Ventures. This funding round is noteworthy for several reasons, particularly its structure and the impact of growing AI technologies on Skyflow's business.

AI startup Anthropic is updating its policies to allow minors to access its generative AI systems—under certain conditions.

Gmail users on Android can now engage directly with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, regarding their emails within the Gmail app. On Thursday, Google announced the launch of the new Gmail Q&A feature for subscribers to Gemini, with plans to extend it to iOS devices soon.

NVIDIA has been accused of illegally harvesting copyrighted content from platforms like YouTube and Netflix for AI training, despite claims of adhering to copyright laws. YouTube disputes this, and concerns were raised internally at NVIDIA about the legality of these practices.

Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan developed ChatGPTspotter, an algorithm that can detect ChatGPT-generated text with over 99% accuracy. This tool addresses the growing need to distinguish human and AI content, outperforming existing methods and providing a foundation for improved detection technologies.