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Sam Altman Scraps GPT o3, Confirms GPT-5 Roadmap

The decision to cancel the release of o3, a flagship model, is significant, as it marks a shift in how AI is packaged, accessed, and used. This decision aligns with broader industry trends and the increasing demand for AI to be more transparent, ethical, and explainable. Read more

This Week On The Friday AI Dive

1. Is Elon buying OpenAI?

2. Is there a better way to transform YouTube videos into PowerPoint presentations with ease? Try for yourself.

3. Global AI Summit: U.S. and UK Opt Out, Europe Announces Major Investments.

4. Trending AI tools of the week.

5. Prompt of the week.

6. How to get into AI: weekly courses for beginners—5 free courses here.

7. This week’s video: Are we doing enough to stay safe from Deepfakes?

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Is Elon Buying OpenAI?

Elon Musk bids $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI, aiming to return it to its open-source, safety-focused roots.

• Elon Musk, with a group of investors, has made an unsolicited $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI.

• Musk aims to steer OpenAI back to its original mission of being open-source and safety-focused.

• The bid is backed by Musk's xAI, Valor Equity Partners, Ari Emanuel, and Joe Lonsdale's 8VC.

Why it may be important to you: 

This bid could significantly impact the future of AI development and accessibility. If successful, it may lead to more transparent and safety-orientated AI advancements, potentially influencing how AI technologies are integrated into everyday life. Read more

Is there a Better Way to Transform YouTube Videos into PowerPoint Presentations with Ease? Try for yourself.

SlidesPilot offers a simple way to convert YouTube videos into PowerPoint presentations using AI, like ChatGPT and Claude. Outlined below are the key main approaches to building them.

• Easy Conversion: Copy the YouTube video link and paste it into SlidesPilot's converter.

• AI Summarisation: The AI tool automatically creates a well-designed presentation from the video content.

• Customisation Options: Download the presentation for editing in PowerPoint or Google Slides, or use the online AI Presentation Maker for further tweaks.

Why it may be important to you:

This tool can save you a lot of time and effort, especially if you frequently need to create presentations from video content. It simplifies the process, making it accessible even for those with limited design skills. Read more

Global AI Summit: U.S. and UK Opt Out, Europe Announces Major Investments.

The AI Action Summit in Paris ended with the U.S. and UK refusing to sign a declaration, while Europe announced major AI investments.

• U.S. Stance: Vice President J.D. Vance warned against AI overregulation, aiming for U.S. dominance in AI through control of key technologies.

• Declaration Refusal: The U.S. and UK declined to sign a declaration for open, ethical AI, citing national security and governance concerns.

• European Initiative: European Commission President von der Leyen announced a €200 billion AI investment to position Europe as an open-source alternative to the U.S.

Why it may be important to you:

The summit highlighted a growing divide in global AI governance approaches. With the U.S. and UK opting out of the pledge and Europe pushing for significant investments, the future of AI development and international relations could be significantly impacted. Read more

Trending AI Tools of The Week

• Fastread.io: Generate ebooks in seconds and sell them on Amazon KDP

• FlotAI: AI assistant helping you write better, read faster, and remember information across apps and websites.

• JournalistAI: Turn your YouTube videos into SEO-optimised articles in seconds.

Prompt of the Week

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"What are three small, actionable steps I can take today to improve my productivity? Consider my current tasks, schedule, and any challenges I'm facing."

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