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UnitedHealthcare’s Optum had an AI chatbot used by employees exposed to the internet. This chatbot, designed for employees to inquire about claims, was accessible publicly. The exposure raises concerns about the security of sensitive data and the potential for unauthorized access. This incident highlights the risks associated with deploying AI tools without adequate security measures. The AI chatbot exposure occurred amid broader scrutiny of UnitedHealthcare for its use of AI in claims denials.

OpenAI introduced ‘Santa Mode’ in ChatGPT and Advanced Voice Mode with live video and screen sharing features for ChatGPT Plus, Team and Pro users. Santa Mode is a temporary voice feature for the month of December which lets users talk to ChatGPT with the voice of Santa Claus. Additionally, the Advanced Voice Mode was expanded to include live video and screen sharing capabilities, enhancing the user interface for collaborative tasks. These features mark an advancement in how users interact with AI and its potential in practical applications. These features were launched after an earlier global outage of ChatGPT services, which was also resolved by OpenAI.

YouTube is developing a tool in partnership with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to enable creators and celebrities to detect and manage AI-generated content that uses their likeness, including faces and voices. The tool will allow them to submit removal requests for unauthorized AI-generated content. CAA provides a database of digital copies for the celebrities which helps find the AI deepfakes. This initiative aims to address the growing issue of deepfakes and ensure content creators have more control over the use of their digital identities online.

A survey from Tray.ai indicates that many enterprises are not fully prepared to support autonomous AI agents. The survey shows that most enterprises require a technology stack upgrade to properly deploy AI agents. These results highlight the need for better planning and infrastructure to effectively leverage AI agents.

Backflip, a startup specializing in AI-powered 3D modeling, has secured $30 million in Series A funding. The company is developing AI models that can generate 3D designs using text, sketches, or photos, aiming to simplify the design process for engineers. The funding will support further development and expansion of its AI-driven platform for 3D model creation.

NVIDIA has released the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit for $249, targeting generative AI applications at the edge. It offers 1.7 times more generative AI performance, reaching 67 INT8 TOPS, making it suitable for robotics and other edge AI tasks. This kit is aimed at developers and hobbyists looking for a cost-effective yet powerful platform for AI development. The product is designed to disrupt the market with high performance at a lower price, targeting the generative AI at the edge market.

OpenAI’s new o3 model has achieved a breakthrough performance on the ARC-AGI benchmark, demonstrating advanced reasoning capabilities through a ‘private chain of thought’ mechanism. The model searches over natural language programs to solve tasks, with a significant increase in compute leading to a substantial improvement in its score. This approach highlights the use of deep learning to guide program search, pushing the boundaries beyond simple next-token prediction. The o3 model’s ability to recombine knowledge at test time through program execution suggests a significant step towards more general AI capabilities.

OpenAI’s new o1 model and its Pro version offer enhanced math, coding and image processing capabilities. The o1 model is available to ChatGPT Plus and Team users, whereas the Pro version offers more advanced features. This upgrade marks a significant step in AI model evolution, showcasing improved reasoning and multimodal functionality. The Pro version of the model appears to use multiple attempts to get better answers, and offers significantly increased usage, higher resolution, and longer duration options.

Microsoft has launched Copilot Vision, which allows AI to see and interact with users’ online activity. This feature enables Copilot to browse the internet with users, providing contextual assistance and enhancing the interactive experience. This is one of the new multimodal capabilities which is now available as a preview.

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Various articles discussing advanced AI topics, including the use of AI tools like ChatGPT, and its comparison to other search engines. There are also discussions about how AI can be used to generate videos. The focus is on the latest AI tools and applications.

Nvidia has identified a performance issue with its new NVIDIA App, which is causing a significant drop in gaming performance, up to 15%, for some users. The company has released a temporary fix, which involves disabling optional AI-powered filters. The issue highlights the challenges that could occur from new features with AI processing when its not fully tested.

Spotify Wrapped 2024, the annual music recap, is here with new AI features, including a personalized podcast about users’ music tastes. It shows users’ top songs, artists, and genres from the year, offering insights into their listening habits and creating a personalized experience using AI.

AWS has launched Trainium2, its new generation of AI chips designed for training and deploying large language models. These chips are reported to outperform current Nvidia GPUs in performance, with Trainium3 already planned for release in late 2025. Apple is reportedly using Trainium2 chips for search and evaluating them for broader use within Apple Intelligence.