OWITH.ai: Cutting Through the Noise in AI and Tech
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The author disagrees with the claim made on the All-In podcast that Sora has "learned physics on its own." They argue that Sora is not a reliable guide to how the world works, but rather a semi-reliable guide to how the world looks. The author points out that Sora's physics engine lacks object permanence and does not accurately model physical entities or obey the laws of physics. The videos created by Sora often depict unrealistic scenarios such as objects passing through each other or changing size spontaneously, due to its focus on image prediction rather than physics. The author acknowledges Sora's impressive video synthesis capabilities but believes claims about its ability to model the world are confused and inaccurate..Transitioning to the discussion of the emerging neurotech industry focusing on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that enable direct communication between the brain and external devices. It mentions two types of BCIs - invasive and non-invasive, with companies like Neuralink, Kernel, and Synchron leading the field. The potential of BCIs to revolutionize human-computer interactions is highlighted, with examples of recent advancements such as Neuralink receiving FDA approval for human trials. Other key players in the industry include Blackrock Neurotech, Synchron, Kernel, OpenBCI, and Precision Neuroscience. Despite the promising applications of BCIs in healthcare and technology, challenges related to safety, security, and accessibility remain to be addressed before widespread adoption. The text emphasizes the need for continued research and development efforts to ensure the efficacy and ethical implications of BCIs as they move towards mainstream acceptance..Shifting gears, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, citing breaches of contract and fiduciary duty. Musk is concerned about OpenAI's shift from a non-profit, open-source AI lab to a for-profit, closed-source company, particularly after the alleged achievement of AGI with the GPT-4 algorithm. The lawsuit aims to force OpenAI to return to its original non-profit status and address concerns about unfair business practices. Musk's motivations appear to be driven by concerns about AI safety, threats to his other ventures like Tesla, and personal issues related to Altman's actions. The lawsuit highlights the potential risks associated with non-profits transitioning to for-profit models in the tech industry. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for OpenAI's future direction and partnerships..Moving on to discuss the challenges faced by creators in the current creator economy, with a decline in lucrative deals from big brands and an increase in pitches from low-rent merchants. Creators are feeling frustrated with the influx of requests to create advertorial videos for TikTok's e-commerce initiative, Shop, which is not as profitable as traditional brand deals. Despite this, some creators are optimistic that quality content creation will lead to a rebound in brand partnerships. The text also touches on other tech news, including Elon Musk suing OpenAI, Facebook discontinuing its news tab, WhatsApp winning a legal battle against spyware vendor NSO Group, and Google removing apps from its Play Store in India for non-compliance with billing policies...In a recent development, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the organization has strayed from its original non-profit mission and is now operating as a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft. Musk is not seeking monetary compensation but rather wants OpenAI to return to its original mission of benefitting humanity. The lawsui
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