OpenAI Ditching Microsoft

Welcome Humans🤖,

Here is what we have Today:

• AI pioneers win Nobel Prize in Physics

• Uber's AI helps drivers go electric

• OpenAI breaks free from Microsoft

• New Job Opportunities

Trending Today

• Uber announced the launch an AI assistant—powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o—for Uber drivers in the US early next year, to help them transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) — giving tailored answers about EVs —based on their location and local government incentives.

• Scientists Geoffrey Hinton (The Godfather of AI) and John Hopfield were jointly awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in machine learning and artificial neural networks, a model developed in 1982 that mimics how the brain recalls memories. which significantly laid the foundation for the current AI boom.

• Anthropic launched Message Batches API, allowing developers to submit up to 10,000 queries for async processing in under 24 hours at a 50% discount compared to standard API calls.

• Google added the ability to drag and drop any file type to upload directly into its AI Studio without importing it to Google Drive.

• OpenAI has inked a content licensing deal with Hearst Communications—which owns 24 daily newspapers, 175 websites, and over 200 global magazines, making this one of OpenAI’s biggest media partnerships.

Together With AI Tool Report

There’s a reason 400,000 professionals read this daily.

Join The AI Report, trusted by 400,000+ professionals at Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Get daily insights, tools, and strategies to master practical AI skills that drive results.

Sign up now for free and work smarter, not harder.

OPENAI/MICROSOFT

🤖 OpenAI Eyes Divorce from Microsoft

OpenAI is reportedly seeking to reduce its dependence on Microsoft for computing power, exploring independent options for data servers and AI chips.

Why the split?

• CFO Sarah Friar claims Microsoft is too slow in supplying computing power.

• OpenAI plans to lease an Oracle data center in Abilene, TX.

• The company is developing its own AI chip to lower future computing costs.

What about Microsoft?

• Had to reportedly 'bless' the Oracle deal despite being rivals.

• Tensions over joint 'Fairwater' data center project design and timeline.

• Currently provides most of OpenAI's rented computing power.

Are there signs of trouble?

• Relationship between the companies seems strained.

• Disagreements over project timelines and designs.

• OpenAI's move signals desire for more autonomy.

What's at stake?

• OpenAI's ability to develop AI independently.

• The future of one of tech's most significant partnerships.

• Potential reshaping of the AI industry landscape.

What's next?

• OpenAI's success in developing independent infrastructure.

• Potential impacts on both companies' AI development capabilities.

• Possible shifts in AI industry alliances and competition.

This development could dramatically alter the AI landscape, with implications for competition, innovation, and the balance of power in the tech industry.

Recommended Reading
If WE had to recommend other newsletters

AI Tool Report is an Newsletter, we enjoy reading daily. AI Tool Report delivers top techniques on how AI can transform your business filled with practical tips, real-world examples.

A Smart Bear is for people who love thinking about strategy, startups, product, marketing, decision-making, and founder psychology.

Job Opportunities

• Twelve Labs - Data Analyst - Apply

• Mistral AI- Machine Learning Engineer - Apply

• Databricks - Salesforce Engineer - Apply

• Waymo - Senior Staff Product Data Scientist, Network Optimization - Apply

• DeepL - Senior Product Manager - Apply

AI ART

A creepy empty little town covered in dust --ar 3:2.

Ideas? Comments? Complaints?

We read your emails, comments and poll replies daily.

Get the most important AI, tech, and science news in a free daily email.
New Here? Subscribe!
Sponsorship Slots Open for October and Reach over 800+ active readers. (Now 40% off) 🤯

Until next time, Stay Informed!