Read full article about: In five years, there will be no programmers left, believes Stability AI CEO
"There will be no programmers in five years," believes Emad Mostaque, founder and CEO of Stability AI. In an interview, Mostaque talked about the dominant role that generative AI systems like ChatGPT are already playing in programming. Forty-one percent of the code on GitHub is already AI-generated, he said.
Mostaque is committed to open source with his company and sees open AI as a "much better business model" than closed systems.
Read full article about: EU and Japan join forces on AI
The European Union is seeking closer cooperation with Japan on key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors as part of its strategy to reduce dependence on China. EU Commissioner Thierry Breton is meeting with the Japanese government to discuss an EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council, focusing on sectors such as quantum computing and AI. The move is part of the EU's plan to "de-risk" from China and deepen ties with technology allies.
Important 1st 🇯🇵🇪🇺 #DigitalPartnership Council in Tokyo
Strengthening our #EconomicSecurity through enhanced cooperation on:
✔️Research & supply chain resilience for #Chips
✔️#Investment environment for tech (connectivity, 5G/6G, quantum, HPC, cyber)
✔️Regulation on #AI pic.twitter.com/BnACBuvXtA
— Thierry Breton (@ThierryBreton) July 3, 2023
Read full article about: OpenAI wants to improve ChatGPT's performance in languages other than English
Following feedback from a 25-city global tour, OpenAI says it is increasing its focus on making AI products like ChatGPT and GPT-4 more useful, accessible, and impactful for users and developers worldwide. The tour was led by CEO Sam Altman, who was joined by his co-founders or employees, depending on the location.
Specifically, the company is working on improving performance for languages other than English and ensuring that models perform efficiently in real-world applications, not just "lab benchmarks," it says. OpenAI also wants to "make it easier for people to guide our models toward responses that reflect a wider variety of individual needs and local cultures and contexts."
Read full article about: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman support EU AI Act
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have expressed support for the EU's AI Act following discussions with European Commission Thierry Breton. Breton's discussions with Zuckerberg suggested alignment with the EU's risk-based approach to AI regulation, including measures such as watermarking.
Altman expressed appreciation for the EU's serious approach to AI regulation and said OpenAI's goal is to work in line with the European market, including on watermarking to make AI content traceable.
Good discussion in San Francisco 🇺🇸with Sam Altman, CEO of @OpenAI
European #AI Act in the finishing line to increase citizens’ trust and help startups develop innovative solutions 🇪🇺
Looking forward to pursuing our discussions — notably on watermarking.#AIPact pic.twitter.com/B9kOvIgGMQ
— Thierry Breton (@ThierryBreton) June 24, 2023
