Meta Platforms and IBM launched a coalition of more than 50 AI companies and research institutions that are pushing a so-called open model of AI, hoping to gain traction in a fast-growing market. The AI Alliance, whose members include Intel, Oracle, Cornell University and the National Science Foundation, said it is pooling resources to stand behind “open innovation and open science” in AI.

Source: Meta and IBM Launch AI Alliance

On the surface, the situation for English majors might appear to be dire. If computers can write (and write well enough that few can tell the difference), what’s the point? But dig a little deeper, and the English major becomes more valuable, not less. “The more the boundaries between human and AI feel blurry, the more important it will be to have somebody who’s been educated with a kind of sophisticated sense of the full range of creative possibilities of the human mind,” said Colby College English Professor Aaron Hanlon.

Source: AI and the English Major

AI-generated art, at its core, is a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of innovation. By simplifying the creative process, it has opened doors for individuals who, though lacking in formal artistic training, possess a deep appreciation for aesthetics and creativity. This democratization has led to a burgeoning of diverse, imaginative expressions, transcending traditional barriers to artistic creation.

Source: AI and the Transformation of Artistry

Regardless of the pedestal that customers and companies have placed OpenAI on this last year, the reality is that the innovation and technology that the industry is known for does not begin and end with one company, let alone one man. AI competition is fierce; companies of all sizes are now happily seizing the window of opportunity OpenAI’s travails have opened.

Source: The AI industry is even stronger after the drama with Sam Altman and OpenAI