OpenAI Invests in Merge Labs to Advance Brain-Computer Interfaces

  1. OpenAI has announced an investment in Merge Labs to develop new brain-computer interfaces. The goal is to integrate biological and artificial intelligence to enhance human capabilities, agency, and experiences. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. OpenAI has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) to strengthen the U.S. AI supply chain. The initiative aims to boost domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and scale AI infrastructure. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. OpenAI has partnered with Cerebras to add 750MW of high-speed AI compute. This collaboration will reduce inference latency and improve the speed of ChatGPT for real-time AI workloads. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a second outage this week. As of 10am ET on Friday, nearly 80,000 reports were recorded on Down Detector. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. Canada is reducing its import tax on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) from 100% to 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars. This move aims to make Chinese EVs more accessible in the U.S. market. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. YouTube has relaxed its monetization guidelines for controversial topics, including self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse. Creators can now potentially earn revenue from content addressing these issues. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Audible is currently offering three months of access for only $3. This deal provides an affordable way to incorporate audiobooks into your reading habit. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Verizon is providing a $20 credit to customers affected by the service outage on Wednesday. The company is offering this small compensation as a gesture of goodwill. (Source: Engadget) Original