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Matthias is the co-founder and publisher of THE DECODER, exploring how AI is fundamentally changing the relationship between humans and computers.
AI in practice

OpenAI's Operator and Computer-Using Agent bring autonomous AI agents closer to reality

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OpenAI expands its European presence with its first German office in Munich. The company plans to build a local team focused on sales, development, communications and policy work, while strengthening its ties with German universities. According to CEO Sam Altman, Germany's reputation for technical excellence and industrial innovation made it a natural choice for expansion. The move is aimed at helping more German individuals, companies, and organizations make effective use of AI technology. Germany has become one of OpenAI's key markets globally, with ChatGPT usage showing particular growth: The company reports that its German user base has tripled in the past year, making it one of the platform's largest markets worldwide.

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The United Arab Emirates and France have signed an agreement to build a massive AI campus, including a data center with up to one gigawatt of computing power. The project could require an investment of between €30 billion and €50 billion, making it the largest facility of its kind in Europe. The campus project, signed by French President Emmanuel Macron and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will be developed by a consortium of French and Emirati companies, including UAE-based AI investment fund MGX. The exact location is yet to be determined.

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OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT's integration with WhatsApp, adding several features that bring it closer to the full browser experience. Users can now send images through WhatsApp chats to provide visual context for ChatGPT's responses - whether it's identifying plants, translating signs, or suggesting recipes based on photos of ingredients in your fridge. The integration also supports voice messages, making it more accessible for users who prefer speaking to typing. All of these features are available for free through WhatsApp, and you will soon be able to connect any of ChatGPT's Free, Plus, or Pro tiers to your WhatsApp. To get started, users can connect to WhatsApp by clicking this link, scanning the QR code below, or adding ChatGPT's dedicated US phone number 1-800-242-8478 to their contacts.

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AI and society

"Unlimited genius" for all: Altman's naive dream of AI equality

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AI language models struggle to connect the dots in long texts, study finds

AI and society

Study warns: creeping AI development could lead to our 'gradual disempowerment'

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