Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
The project’s leader says that allowing everyone to access the collection of public-domain books will help “level the playing field” in the AI industry.
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OpenAI releases Sora, its buzzy AI video-generation tool
OpenAI said Monday it’s releasing its buzzy AI video-generation tool, Sora, later in the day. The AI video-generation model works similarly to OpenAI’s image-generation AI tool, DALL-E: A user types out a desired scene, and Sora will return a high ...
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OpenAI could raise the subscription price for its advanced AI models based on the value delivered
In September, a report claimed OpenAI could be on the verge of hiking the subscription prices for its next-gen AI models. The damning report indicated that the hike could shoot up to $2,000 per month, receiving backlash from users indicating it would only ...
OpenAI launches AI video generator Sora to the public
Sora generates up to 20-second AI videos from prompts. Only paid users can make videos, but anyone with a ChatGPT account can browse the explore page.
OpenAI's CFO says it trusts Elon Musk to 'compete appropriately' after his ally David Sacks was appointed AI czar
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar trusts Elon Musk to act in good faith despite his ally David Sacks' appointment as AI czar.

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Report: Google told FTC Microsoft’s OpenAI deal is killing AI competition
Google Asks Feds to Kill Microsoft’s Cloud Hosting Deal With OpenAI
Case in point, Google has reportedly approached the FTC and asked the agency to end Microsoft’s exclusive deal with OpenAI to provide cloud hosting for ChatGPT. It argues the deal limits competition and potentially could impose higher costs on developers seeking to use ChatGPT APIs in their products.
Google wants the biggest AI deal between Microsoft and OpenAI to be KILLED- Why?
Why does Google want Microsoft and OpenAI deal to be KILLED? The crux of the issue lies in Microsoft's status as the sole cloud provider for OpenAI's pioneering AI models. This ex
OpenAI CFO sees Trump as AI president, trusts Musk to prioritize national interest
President-elect Donald Trump could be the "president of this AI generation" as he will take office at a time when critical infrastructure to developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) is built out,
OpenAI releases AI video generator Sora but limits how it depicts people
OpenAI has publicly released its new artificial intelligence video generator Sora but won’t let most users depict people as it monitors for patterns of misuse.
OpenAI Sora AI Video Generator Review: Features, Pricing, and Performance
Sora is included in OpenAI’s $200/month Pro Plan, which also grants access to tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E. While this bundled approach may appeal to users who rely on multiple AI tools, the standalone value of Sora for video generation is less clear. Here’s how it compares to other options:
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OpenAI’s “12 days of shipmas” tell us a lot about the AI arms race
Plus a chat about how the Ukraine war is reshaping tech in Eastern Europe, and a stocking stuffer recommendation.
OpenAI's Sora first look: YouTuber Marques Brownlee breaks down the problems with the AI video model
The first thing Brownlee mentions is object permanence. Sora has issues with displaying, say, a specific object in an individual's hand throughout the runtime of the video. Sometimes the object will move or just suddenly disappear. Just like with AI text, Sora's AI video suffers from hallucinations.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for iPhone in landmark AI integration with Apple
Apple and OpenAI are partnering to bring ChatGPT to iPhone, transforming Siri, camera and productivity features in iOS 18.2.