Why is OpenAI planning to become a for-profit business and does it matter?

Company plans announced as it reckons with departure of senior executives and seeks huge investment

The Guardian
#FakeAI is the largest #PonziScheme ever perpetrated. #SamTheGrifter and his #DigitalGrifter cohorts are #BatShitCrazy and out of control. #GriftersGonnaGrift until the #Electricity & #Funding run out.
@thomasfricke
OpenAI says the latest ChatGPT can ‘think’ – and I have thoughts

In this week’s newsletter: The AI company says its ‘o1’ model is capable of reason, a key blocker in the way of truly gamechanging artificial intelligence. But is it that simple?

The Guardian
#SamTheGrifter spewing his #FakeAI #bullshit for everyone to lap up. #GriftersGonnaGrift and #FoolsGonnaBeFooled. #OpenAI to launch models with ‘reasoning’ abilities that are ‘much like a person’ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/sep/12/openai-strawberry-model?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
OpenAI to launch models with ‘reasoning’ abilities that are ‘much like a person’

‘Strawberry’ models can break down complex problems into smaller logical steps, an area where other AIs stumble

The Guardian
OpenAI’s Sam Altman is becoming one of the most powerful people on Earth. We should be very afraid

Sam Altman’s ChatGPT promises to transform the global economy. But it also poses an enormous threat. Here, a scientist who appeared with Altman before the US Senate on AI safety flags up the danger in AI – and in Altman himself

The Guardian
OpenAI Whistle-Blowers Describe Reckless and Secretive Culture

A group of current and former employees is calling for sweeping changes to the artificial intelligence industry, including greater transparency and protections for whistle-blowers.

The New York Times
Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI copied ‘Her’ voice after she said no

The actress says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tried to hire her, then copied her voice when she said no.

The Washington Post