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Amidst the drama brewing at OpenAI, a 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 to the GenAI forerunner had been taking shape in the European Union. I am talking about the Paris-based firm Mistral AI, which has been making waves in the Artificial Intelligence revolution. A few interesting things about Mistral AI: 🔓 Mistral AI champions the cause of 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧-𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐈. The firm started letting people use its inaugural platform services in December last year. ☁️ Recently, Mistral AI has begun working with 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝. This partnership combines Mistral AI’s 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 with Google Cloud’s 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, leading to potentially more advanced and efficient AI solutions. ⚖️ Mistral AI also played an essential role in shaping the discussions around the 𝐄𝐔’𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭. The firm's compliance with the provisional regulations signals a new era for ethical AI development. 🖥️ The firm offers a suite of services (𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 & 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦) tailored to various use cases, ranging from English text processing to handling different languages and coding tasks. 💸 The firm raised a $𝟏𝟏𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 less than 7 months ago. With the $𝟒𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 last month, the company is currently valued at ~$𝟐 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧. #openai #genai #europeanunion #mistral #future #ai #ClearSkies

A Perspective Shift in AI? The Human Element at OpenAI I swore a sacred vow that I wouldn’t jump on the bandwagon and post about Sam Altman and OpenAI… Well, that was last week. You can count me as one of the millions who was first captivated by the endless possibilities of AI and then an efficient adoptor of its platforms. OpenAI's recent shake-up serves as a real-world reminder: Technology, no matter how advanced, is only as good as the people behind it (cliché, but true for now). This led Mira Murati, OpenAI's former CTO and interim CEO, to post on X, "OpenAI is nothing without its people.” This sentiment was shared by many of her colleagues, highlighting an important truth often overshadowed in our tech-driven economy. For me it’s a reminder that even in companies on the forefront of AI, human talent is irreplaceable. Technology is a tool and its success hinges on the vision, creativity, and expertise of the people wielding it (for now). #OpenAI #TechTalent #HumanFactorInAI #InnovationLeadership #Nextmode

Exciting update from OpenAI! They're forming a Collective Alignment team to gather public input on shaping the behavior of their AI models, aligning them with human values. The team emerges from their grant program, which funded experiments in establishing a democratic process for AI rules. OpenAI emphasizes transparency by sharing all code from grant recipients. Amidst industry scrutiny, the company aims to proactively address regulatory concerns, collaborating to limit AI misuse in elections. Join them on this journey towards responsible AI development. #openai #aiethics #responsibleai #technology #future

🚨 Big news in the AI world! 🚨 Yann LeCun, a top researcher at OpenAI, just left the building days after GPT-4o launched. 🤯 He spilled the tea ☕️, saying OpenAI cares more about "shiny products" than safety. He quit when disagreements on core goals hit a "breaking point." LeCun was co-leading the team making sure AI aligns with human values. He's speaking at the global AI summit in Seoul next week, where tech bigwigs and policymakers will hash out oversight issues. 🌏💡 #OpenAI #GPT4o #AISafety

The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman is Riding a Roller Coaster It’s been a wild week in the world of artificial intelligence, with OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, at the center of a surprising upheaval. Let’s unpack the events that unfolded, the implications for the future, and the critical role transparency plays in shaping AI’s destiny. Last weekend, shockwaves reverberated through the tech industry as OpenAI’s board unceremoniously dismissed Sam Altman. Microsoft, OpenAI’s largest investor, was left in disarray. The aftermath saw Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman joining forces with Microsoft to lead its new AI research arm. Read More about what will be happening in the future 👇 https://lnkd.in/dhX7fAgf #OpenAI #SamAltman #SatyaNadella #FutureofAI #AI #CEO #AItransparency #AatarAta #AatarDigitalMedia

The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman is Riding a Roller Coaster It’s been a wild week in the world of artificial intelligence, with OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, at the center of a surprising upheaval. Let’s unpack the events that unfolded, the implications for the future, and the critical role transparency plays in shaping AI’s destiny. Last weekend, shockwaves reverberated through the tech industry as OpenAI’s board unceremoniously dismissed Sam Altman. Microsoft, OpenAI’s largest investor, was left in disarray. The aftermath saw Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman joining forces with Microsoft to lead its new AI research arm. Read More about what will be happening in the future 👇 https://lnkd.in/dGNx4HMc #OpenAI #SamAltman #SatyaNadella #FutureofAI #AI #CEO #AItransparency #AatarAta #AatarDigitalMedia

The news of Sam Altman’s departure from OpenAI has come as a shock to many, considering his pivotal role in advancing the organization like a captain navigating a spaceship through uncharted territories of AI innovation. His leadership, often likened to steering a time-traveling journey, has been crucial to OpenAI’s groundbreaking developments. Interestingly, a late October post by ‘@apples_jimmy’(x handle) hinted at ‘changes in vibe at OAI leading to the risk of employees leaving’, suggesting ongoing issues that may have contributed to this significant turn of events. Drawing parallels to Steve Jobs’ era at Apple, Altman’s influence at OpenAI has been substantial, and his exit raises questions about the future course of this ‘AI spaceship’. His departure not only underscores the complex nature of leadership within tech innovators but also signifies a pivotal moment for OpenAI, marking the end of an era of visionary leadership in the rapidly evolving domain of artificial intelligence. #OpenAI #SamA #AI #GenAI

Emmett Shear, the new CEO of OpenAI is a Doomer when it comes to Artificial General Intelligence. He wants to slow down the progress in #AGI to establish more safety, which is definitely a good thing, as things can get out of control fast with such huge progress at the moment. We have to fix the regulation on AI before we continue and the progress is to fast to follow. While other investors and leading Silicon Valley tech players such as Marc Andreessen from Andreessen Horowitz praise #e/acc - effective accelerationism - at all costs, Emmett supports this too, but not in AGI, and he is right. What progress at all costs mean for Silicon Valley you can already see as a first step in San Francisco now. Good article on the background of the ongoing fight behind the scenes of OpenAI https://lnkd.in/egUj4beg #AI #OpenAI #eacc #siliconvalley #AIregulation #microsoft #samaltman

The New York Times highlighting the latest developments at OpenAI! Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the brilliant minds at OpenAI are shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The article delves into the vision, challenges, and achievements of OpenAI. A must-read for anyone passionate about the intersection of technology and humanity! Kudos to the incredible team at OpenAI for their dedication to advancing AI in a safe and beneficial way. Looking forward to witnessing the continued impact and innovations in the AI landscape! #AI #OpenAI #Technology #Innovation #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #TechLeadership

With the ~500,000 square foot #openai sublease at Uber HQ in Mission Bay finalized, the rush for space from #ai companies is happening in real time. There are more leases happening on a weekly basis, and exciting newly funded companies popping up even more frequently. Let me know if you want the full report!