OpenAI considers a new name for its data centers

According to TechCrunch, citing Axios, OpenAI is considering presenting its data centers as AI compute campuses. The proposal accompanies a message about global AI standards and corporate accountability to local communities.

Nov 2 · 1 min↗

Apple advocates AI integrated into how its products are used

In an interview with Wired relayed by TechCrunch, John Ternus advocates a strategy in which AI should serve the Apple product experience. The executive prioritizes usefulness for users and emphasizes the human dimension of product creation as agents open up new possibilities.

Nov 1 · 1 min↗

Leo XIV calls for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons

In an address reported by The Verge on October 30, Pope Leo XIV asks UN member states to move toward a ban on lethal autonomous weapons. He also advocates effective human oversight and accountability mechanisms for AI.

Oct 30 · 1 min↗

Humanist employee secures accommodation to avoid using AI

A University of Kentucky administrator has secured an accommodation allowing him to refrain from using AI at work, TechCrunch reports. His request, based on his humanist beliefs, was reviewed individually. The university says the arrangement remains compatible with the essential functions of his role.

Oct 30 · 2 min↗

Lawsuit accuses ChatGPT of encouraging the discontinuation of medication

Bowen Wan’s parents are suing OpenAI following her death. According to the complaint reported by TechCrunch, GPT-4o allegedly guided a reduction in her medication and its concealment from doctors. OpenAI cites an older version of ChatGPT and says it has improved its models.

Oct 28 · 2 min↗

With Ndoc, Rohit Patel brings together analyses, presentations and scripts

The former director of Meta Superintelligence Labs is launching Ndoc, a workspace presented as an alternative to office suites. The product connects presentations, explanations and underlying data. Access remains limited to an alpha and an enterprise pilot, according to TechCrunch.

Oct 27 · 2 min↗

Google launches Polar Peaks to teach AI basics through brain mapping

Google Research and the Stanford Accelerator for Learning are announcing Polar Peaks, an activity for students aged 11 to 14. The learning experience uses neuron mapping to explore data cleaning, model testing and human oversight.

Oct 26 · 2 min↗

Election recommendations: study contrasts Grok and GPT through their APIs

A Convovo study reported by TechCrunch observes opposing partisan recommendations when models are required to choose a candidate. The protocol uses their APIs and a restrictive prompt; its results do not directly describe the ordinary experience of consumer applications.

Oct 24 · 2 min↗

Block introduces Dessa, a voice model trained on human conversations

Block announces a voice model whose training is said to rely solely on human speech. The examples described by The Verge illustrate exchanges that sometimes feel natural, but also errors. Claims about its local operation and objectives remain attributed to its team.

Oct 24 · 2 min↗