AI Drama: Musk vs. OpenAI, EU Fines Apple, & More - OWITH Weekly Top Picks #65

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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.In the weekly top picks #65, OpenAI responds to Elon Musk's lawsuit. Anthropic releases Claude 3, a conversation between Connor Leahy and Roon on AGI. Francois Chollet discusses cultural stagnation caused by generative AI, and speculation on the near future of AI. The White House's potential influence on Google Gemini's training is also mentioned.EU regulators have fined Apple $2 billion before the Digital Markets Act goes into effect. The fine follows a four-year investigation into Apple's antitrust practices related to forbidding its music-streaming rivals from informing customers about cheaper subscription options outside the iOS ecosystem. Spotify was the complainant in this case. Apple has faced several clashes with the EU executive body in recent weeks, including issues related to third-party app stores and web apps on iPhones.The text discusses the impact of the printing press and the internet on society, particularly how they led to the rise of distinct nation-states in Europe and disrupted traditional business models, respectively. It explores how aggregators like Google have become powerful players by providing a seamless user experience and serving a global audience, despite high costs. The text also delves into the political impact of Aggregators like Facebook in shaping information dissemination.Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, accusing them of prioritizing profits over the development of beneficial artificial intelligence, breaching their founding agreement. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI has shifted its focus towards maximizing profits for Microsoft, rather than serving humanity as promised. Musk demands specific performance of contractual promises, an injunction against using OpenAI's assets for personal gain, and a determination that new AI models being developed are outside the scope of OpenAI's license to Microsoft.Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that the organization has strayed from its original mission of advancing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Musk's lawsuit focuses on the changes in OpenAI's mission statement and its partnership with Microsoft, which has raised concerns about the organization's commitment to its original goals. The lawsuit is not about money, but about honor and holding OpenAI accountable to its initial promises. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the future of AI research and development.

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