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Rethinking AI: Should We Pause the AI Race for Dominance?

Three influential AI figures—Eric Schmidt, Alexandr Wang, and Dan Hendrycks—have proposed a defensive strategy for AI development, warning against a 'Manhattan Project'-style approach. They suggest that aggressively pursuing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could trigger an AI arms race and potential cyber threats. Instead, they advocate for a "Mutual Assured AI Malfunction" strategy to prioritise safety and steady geopolitical tensions. This shift in stance could significantly influence US policy on AI development Read more

This Week On The Friday AI Dive

1. Regulatory shift: CMA ends Microsoft-OpenAI probe amid leadership changes.

2. Google unveils AI mode: a new way to search and discover.

3. OpenAI faces legal scrutiny: key researcher subpoenaed in copyright case.

4. Trending AI tools of the week.

5. Prompt of the week.

6. How to get into AI: weekly free courses for beginners—Google AI essentials course Here

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

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Regulatory Shift: CMA Ends Microsoft-OpenAI Probe Amid Leadership Changes

The UK's competition watchdog has ended its investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, concluding no change in control occurred.

• The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated Microsoft's influence over OpenAI after concerns were raised in 2023.

• Recent developments, such as renegotiating the cloud computing agreement, have reduced Microsoft's exclusive control over OpenAI

• The CMA found that while Microsoft has significant influence, there was no change in control to warrant further review.

Why it may be important to you: 

This decision highlights the evolving dynamics between tech giants and regulatory bodies, raising questions about how economic growth priorities might influence regulatory decisions. The change in CMA leadership and the UK government's instructions to stimulate growth add layers of intrigue to the story Read more

Google Unveils AI Mode: A New Way to Search and Discover

Google is launching "AI Mode" in public testing, allowing users to ask questions and get AI-powered responses in a single stream.

• Google's new "AI Mode" uses a custom version of Gemini 2.0 for advanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities.

• The feature allows users to ask nuanced questions and receive AI-powered responses with helpful web links.

• With the launch, Google is expanding AI Overviews to more users, including teens, without the need to sign in.

Why it may be important to you:

This development highlights Google's efforts to stay ahead in the search market by integrating advanced AI capabilities. As competitors like ChatGPT gain traction, Google's move to enhance user experience with AI could shape how we seek and receive information online. Read more

OpenAI Faces Legal Scrutiny: Key Researcher Subpoenaed in Copyright Case

Alec Radford, a key developer of OpenAI's AI technologies, has been subpoenaed in a copyright case against the company.

• Alec Radford, who left OpenAI in late 2023, was served a subpoena on February 25 in a copyright case.

• The case alleges that OpenAI infringed copyrights by using authors' works to train its AI models, including ChatGPT.

• The court has allowed the direct infringement claim to proceed, while OpenAI argues its use of data is protected under fair use.

Why it may be important to you:

This case highlights the legal complexities surrounding AI training and copyright, as major tech companies face scrutiny over how they use data. The outcome could set precedents for future AI development and data usage practices Read more

Trending AI Tools of The Week

• Meco: is a distraction-free space for reading and discovering newsletters, separate from the inbox

• Msty: simplifies the use of AI models in a single interface

• Trendtracker: Evaluate a trend’s growth, impact, and relevance instantly, with real-time personalised insights.

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