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A new study reveals OpenAI's dated GPT-3 uses more water than previously assumed — ChatGPT needs up to four times more water to quench its thirst for cooling data centers

OpenAI's ChatGPT consumes up to four times more water for cooling than previously thought. The study is based on an earlier version of ChatGPT running OpenAI's GPT-3 model.

OpenAI and ChatGPT

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OpenAI's $6.6 billion investor funding could be setting up the ChatGPT maker for failure unless a critical threshold gets a stamp of approval

OpenAI's latest funding round could set the company up for a massive failure if it is unable to become a for-profit entity for two years. Failure to meet this critical threshold would mean it would have to refund the money to the investors.

OpenAI logo displayed on a laptop screen and ChatGPT on AppStore displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Poland on August 8, 2024.

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OpenAI's "temporary prototype" search tool could be a Google killer as user experience reportedly worsens on mobile devices with "just way too many ads on the page"

Former Google Engineer Arvind Jain says Google is seemingly focused on generating profit, which has significantly impacted its search user experience with ads. New players like OpenAI's SearchGPT could leverage this avenue to give it a run for its money in search.

OpenAI logo displayed on a laptop screen and ChatGPT on AppStore displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Poland on August 8, 2024.

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The latest update to Wondershare Filmora elevates your video content

One of the best video editing suites just got better, as Wondershare Filmora 14 introduces more professional tools that boost efficiency, including Video Enhancements, AI Sound Effects, a Long Video Condenser, Multi-Cam Editing, and Planar Tracking.

A woman with curly brown hair in a ponytail wearing a shiny pink moto jacket over a black top sits in front of a computer. Make up brushes, a camera on a tripod, and beauty-themed posters decorate the room. Colorful doodles are bursting from the top of the image. Text reads, "Wondershare Filmora. Filmora 14. More AI, Videos in Less Clicks. Bring AI-powered efficiency and simplicity to your everyday editing."

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California Governor vetos AI safety bill because it "establishes a regulatory framework that could give the public a false sense of security and applies stringent standards to even the most basic functions — so long as a large system deploys it&quo

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed an AI safety bill (SB 1047), citing it “falls short of providing a flexible, comprehensive solution to curbing the potential catastrophic risks.”

President Joe Biden meets with AI experts and Gavin Newsom. (2023)

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OpenAI's bankruptcy flames linger on as Apple wiggles out of its latest $6.5 billion funding round at the eleventh hour — leaving the mantle to Microsoft and NVIDIA

Apple reportedly won't participate in OpenAI's latest round of funding. Its decision to withdraw from discussions to participate in OpenAI's round of funding remains slim at best.

Apple logo on a building

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"Click To Do" is Windows 11's answer to Android's "Circle To Search" — an AI overlay that understands what's on screen and helps complete actions

Microsoft has announced a big new AI feature coming exclusively to Copilot+ PCs later this year that adds an intelligent overlay to the OS which can understand what's on screen and provide contextual actions at any time.

Windows 11 Copilot+ Features

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Microsoft's big Windows 11 2024 Update is now available, here's what you need to know

Microsoft has today announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update. This is the release that Copilot+ PCs have been running since the summer, and it's now beginning to roll out to the rest of the Windows 11 userbase.

Windows Update

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Celebrate 10 years of the Windows Insider program with two Windows 11 builds and a hidden feature

Microsoft shipped two new builds of Windows 11 to Insiders recently. The biggest addition is support for 6GHz connections when using the Windows Mobile Hotspot feature. There is also a hidden feature within one of the builds.

Windows 11 Start Logo

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China is "the first to train a single generative AI model across multiple data centers" with an innovative mix of "non-sanctioned" GPUs forced by US import blocks on AI tech

Chinese AI data centers are splitting their generative AI workloads across multiple data centers, potentially solving the issue of power limits and working around US-based blocks.

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ChatGPT's human-like Advanced Voice Mode feature can say “Sorry I’m late” in over 50 languages — but the EU is reportedly turning a deaf ear to OpenAI's plea because it can detect user emotion

OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode feature won't be available for users in the EU region because of the stringent EU AI Act, which prohibits the use of AI systems that can recognize a user's emotions.

ChatGPT's Voice Mode

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