Tag: OpenAI
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Propagandists keep trying to use ChatGPT, OpenAI report says
Propagandists seeking to influence elections around the globe have tried to use ChatGPT in their operations, according to a report released Wednesday by the technology’s creator, OpenAI. While ChatGPT is generally seen as one of the leading AI chatbots on the market it also heavily moderates how people use its product. OpenAI is the only…
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OpenAI closes funding at $157 billion valuation, as Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank join round
OpenAI has closed its long-awaited funding round at a valuation of $157 billion, including the $6.6 billion the company raised from an extensive roster of investment firms and big tech companies. While OpenAI didn’t name the investors in Wednesday’s press release, a person with knowledge of the matter said the round was led by Thrive…
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Sam Altman tells OpenAI staff there’s no plan for him to receive a ‘giant equity stake’ in company
At an all-hands meeting Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denied that there are plans for him to receive a “giant equity stake” in the company, calling that information “just not true,” according to a person who was in attendance. Altman and finance chief Sarah Friar both said at the meeting, conducted by video, that investors…
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OpenAI considering restructuring to for-profit, CTO Mira Murati and two top research execs depart
OpenAI’s board is considering plans to restructure the firm to a for-profit business, according to a source who asked to remain anonymous because the talks are ongoing. The company will retain its non-profit segment as a separate entity, the source said. The structure would be more straightforward for investors and would make it easier for…