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@notpatrick

@notpatrick
34 posts
2024-05-19
I don't have a strong opinion for or against OpenAI. But this response to the disbanding of their “let's make sure AI is safe” team is abysmal. It's “look, we're doing... stuff. Ok?” A 9 yo could ha... Wait. Did ChatGPT write this? It's so bland, ChatGPT could've written this.
2024-05-19 View on X
@gdb

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman respond to Jan Leike, say they've raised awareness of the risks and opportunities of AGI, will keep doing safety research, and more

We're really grateful to Jan for everything he's done for OpenAI, and we know he'll continue to contribute to the mission from outside. In light of the questions his departure has ...

I don't have a strong opinion for or against OpenAI. But this response to the disbanding of their “let's make sure AI is safe” team is abysmal. It's “look, we're doing... stuff. Ok?” A 9 yo could ha... Wait. Did ChatGPT write this? It's so bland, ChatGPT could've written this.
2024-05-19 View on X
@sama

Sam Altman says he is embarrassed that there was a provision about potential equity cancellation in exit docs, and OpenAI never took back anyone's vested equity

in regards to recent stuff about how openai handles equity: we have never clawed back anyone's vested equity, nor will we do that if people do not sign a separation agreement (or d...

2024-05-14
I am floored by this new version of ChatGPT. The voice sounds *SO* *NATURAL*! The emotion in the texture of the voice is incredible. Obviously there were issues in the demo, but there's no question we're basically there for voice. Here's an exemple: https://www.youtube.com/...
2024-05-14 View on X
TechCrunch

OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, a new flagship generative AI model that is faster and natively multimodal, rolling out for free to all ChatGPT users in the coming weeks

There are two things from our announcement today I wanted to highlight. OpenAI : Hello GPT-4o  —  We're announcing GPT-4o, our new flagship model that can reason across audio, visi...

I am floored by this new version of ChatGPT. The voice sounds *SO* *NATURAL*! The emotion in the texture of the voice is incredible. Obviously there were issues in the demo, but there's no question we're basically there for voice. Here's an exemple: https://www.youtube.com/...
2024-05-14 View on X
OpenAI on YouTube

A recording of OpenAI's Spring Update event, where the company unveiled GPT-4o and ChatGPT for macOS; the app demo included real-time screen sharing with GPT-4o

We'll be streaming live at 10AM PT Monday, May 13 to demo some ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates.

2023-06-29
This kind of pandering is so frustrating, and the people buying it even more so. See 3/3 for the kicker. 1/3 People think [no console exclusives] means [exclusive quality games for all]. It does not. Exclusives are, in large part, a marketing effort to get you on the platform. https://twitter.com/...
2023-06-29 View on X
New York Times

In court, Satya Nadella says he would love to end “exclusives on consoles”; Bobby Kotick says CoD being exclusive would cause “revolt” and “reputational damage”

In federal court, Satya Nadella and Bobby Kotick opposed an attempt by the F.T.C …

2023-02-13
Is it time for Pichai to go? He's been criticized for lack of foresight for years, but I wonder if this Bard catastrophy will be the straw that breaks the board's back... https://www.cnbc.com/...
2023-02-13 View on X
CNBC

Google staff criticize company leadership over the Bard announcement, calling the unveiling “botched”, “myopic”, and “un-Googley” on the internal forum Memegen

2023-02-12
Is it time for Pichai to go? He's been criticized for lack of foresight for years, but I wonder if this Bard catastrophy will be the straw that breaks the board's back... https://www.cnbc.com/...
2023-02-12 View on X
CNBC

Google staff criticize company leadership over the Bard announcement, calling the unveil “botched”, “myopic”, and “un-Googley” on the internal forum Memegen

- Google employees took to Memegen this week, filling the message repository with criticisms …

2022-05-14
@MikeElgan @drbfg I'm not a fan of this specific application of the process but there are a ton of instances where standard setting by government agencies is important and sometimes essential. And even here honestly, even as a “not a fan”, I can see the appeal...
2022-05-14 View on X
Bloomberg

Sources: Apple is testing iPhones with a USB-C port, and adapters for Lightning accessories, for 2023 at the earliest, to help it conform with looming EU rules

Apple Inc. is testing future iPhone models that replace the current Lightning charging port with the more prevalent USB-C connector …

@MikeElgan @drbfg I mean... DC current I guess? :) I honestly don't have a specific exemple but everything health & safety related goes through government agencies. This is more environnement & convenience related (hence the “not a fan") but I'm wary of people saying “gvt shouldn't decide stuff”...
2022-05-14 View on X
Bloomberg

Sources: Apple is testing iPhones with a USB-C port, and adapters for Lightning accessories, for 2023 at the earliest, to help it conform with looming EU rules

Apple Inc. is testing future iPhone models that replace the current Lightning charging port with the more prevalent USB-C connector …

2021-12-29
This all seems like it's going the way it should. I'm sure no one is 100% happy about it all, but I really appreciate the seemingly honest acknowledgments & efforts on Riot's part. ABK & co should take notes... Also, third party monitoring is the way to go! https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ...
2021-12-29 View on X
Washington Post

Riot Games agrees to pay $100M to settle a 2018 class-action gender discrimination lawsuit with current and former women employees and California state agencies

you don't have to suffer inequity and harassment in silence. Change is possible https://twitter.com/... Shannon Liao / @shannon_liao : BREAKING NEWS: Riot Games settles the 2018 Ca...

2021-12-28
This all seems like it's going the way it should. I'm sure no one is 100% happy about it all, but I really appreciate the seemingly honest acknowledgments & efforts on Riot's part. ABK & co should take notes... Also, third party monitoring is the way to go! https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ...
2021-12-28 View on X
Washington Post

Riot Games agrees to pay $100M to settle a 2018 class-action gender discrimination lawsuit with current and former women employees and California state agencies

“League of Legends” publisher Riot Games announced Monday that it is settling a 2018 gender-based discrimination class-action suit …

2021-08-09
Probably the best summary I've seen of Apple's recently announced child safety initiatives, including where critics are excessive or plain wrong, as well as genuine concerns for potential abuse in the future. https://daringfireball.net/...
2021-08-09 View on X
Daring Fireball

An overview of Apple's three new “child safety” initiatives, what critics are getting wrong, and the completely legitimate slippery slope concerns from experts

Probably the best summary I've seen of Apple's recently announced child safety initiatives, including where critics are excessive or plain wrong, as well as genuine concerns for potential abuse in the future. https://daringfireball.net/...
2021-08-09 View on X
9to5Mac

Apple publishes a CSAM FAQ to address misconceptions and concerns about photo scanning, but leaves potential government pressure unaddressed

Apple has responded to misconceptions and concerns about its photo scanning announcements by publishing a CSAM FAQ - answering frequently asked questions about the features.

2021-07-28
As a former employee of Blizzard I have signed the open letter and support the #ActiBlizzWalkout. I also think it applies to all companies in this industry: it is happening in your company too. We can't just be reactive anymore. Be proactive, find it out. https://www.polygon.com/...
2021-07-28 View on X
Bloomberg

Activision Blizzard staff will walk out on Wednesday, demanding fairer treatment for underrepresented staff and ending arbitration clauses in staff contracts

Bobby Kotick said in an all-staff email that the company's recent actions were ‘tone deaf’  —  Activision Blizzard Inc. Chief …

2021-07-07
They're not SAYING the Tegra chip is more powerful, but my money is still on graphical improvements. I WANT TO BELIEVE!!! https://www.theverge.com/...
2021-07-07 View on X
The Verge

Nintendo unveils an updated Switch with a larger 7" 720p OLED display, 64GB storage, improved audio, but the same CPU and RAM, on sale starting Oct. 8 for $350

2021-07-03
Finally true innovation. https://twitter.com/...
2021-07-03 View on X
The Verge

Microsoft will replace its Blue Screen of Death with a black screen in Windows 11, marking the first big change to its BSOD since it added QR codes in 2016

The Black Screen of Death is here  —  Microsoft is changing its famous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) to black in Windows 11.

2021-03-29
Seriously, what is Amazon doing? Like they need more reasons for people to hate them?? I'd guess it was a lone Community Manager's misguided work, but these days you really can't be sure. Might be Bezos trolling to shots and giggles for all we know... 😩 https://www.theverge.com/...
2021-03-29 View on X
Vox

Sources: Amazon's recent tweets aimed at politicians came after Bezos told execs they were not pushing back enough on criticism that was inaccurate

Snarky tweets targeting Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren came after the CEO told executives they weren't pushing back hard enough on critics.

Seriously, what is Amazon doing? Like they need more reasons for people to hate them?? I'd guess it was a lone Community Manager's misguided work, but these days you really can't be sure. Might be Bezos trolling to shots and giggles for all we know... 😩 https://www.theverge.com/...
2021-03-29 View on X
Bloomberg

After a monthslong campaign, the union election for Amazon workers in Bessemer, AL, has concluded and vote counting begins on Tuesday, overseen by the NLRB

- A tussle over ballot eligibility could last for several days  — With stakes high, Amazon and union waged testy information war

2021-03-23
Microsoft or Amazon, right? Who else has that kind of cash and an interest in the space? It has to be a company with a platform, and I don't think the Chinese giants would be interested... My money would be on MS, even if honestly I'm not sure what they'd do with it (#Mixer). https://twitter.com/...
2021-03-23 View on X
Bloomberg

Sources: Microsoft is in talks to buy Discord for more than $10B; one source says Discord is more likely to go public than sell itself

Microsoft Corp. is in talks to acquire Discord Inc., a video-game chat community, for more than $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Microsoft or Amazon, right? Who else has that kind of cash and an interest in the space? It has to be a company with a platform, and I don't think the Chinese giants would be interested... My money would be on MS, even if honestly I'm not sure what they'd do with it (#Mixer). https://twitter.com/...
2021-03-23 View on X
VentureBeat

Sources say Discord is exploring a sale that could value it at $10B+, with one source saying it is in the final stage of negotiations