In a decisive move, the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is gearing up to address the rising threat of deepfake content. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced on Tuesday that significant measures will be unveiled on November 24 following a crucial meeting with major social media companies on November 23. Chandrasekhar emphasized the need for an overarching framework to bolster existing measures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously expressed concerns, urging media participation in raising awareness. The government aims to collaborate with industry stakeholders to prevent deepfakes from causing chaos or toxicity on the internet for Indian users.

A throwback photo capturing the early days of Sam Altman and Emmett Shear's journey has taken the internet by storm. The image, shared on social media by an X (formerly Twitter) user features the former OpenAI CEOs as classmates in the original 2005 Y Combinator class. This revelation comes in the wake of Altman's recent departure from OpenAI and the appointment of Emmett Shear as interim CEO. The nostalgic picture, posted on November 20, has garnered over 9.8 lakh views, sparking admiration for the legendary Y Combinator class and the diverse talents it nurtured. Netizens expressed awe at the snapshot, highlighting the rock star status of these tech pioneers. [ Photo courtesy: @johncoogan /X ]

Employees at OpenAI, an artificial intelligence startup, have issued a threat to resign en masse unless the current board steps down, as revealed in a letter obtained by Reuters. The move came after OpenAI board Sacked CEO Sam Altman citing Lack of confidence. The letter, signed by around 500 staff members, including key figures like Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, Chief Data Scientist Ilya Sutskever, and Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap, outlines their intention to join former CEO Sam Altman at Microsoft's new division if the board does not resign. OpenAI has not yet responded to Reuters' request for comment on the matter.

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, emphasized the need for extensive discussions between New Delhi and Washington regarding a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at an event organized by the Observer Research Foundation, Garcetti stressed the importance of staying ahead of AI developments to avoid potential catastrophic consequences. While acknowledging substantial discussions with India, he highlighted the absence of a formal proposal. Garcetti referenced President Biden's recent executive order on AI cybersecurity. He also urged collaboration beyond defense, advocating for joint efforts in emerging domains and the promotion of technology for global benefit.

In response to growing apprehensions about deepfake technology in India, OpenAI's newly appointed interim CEO, Mira Murati, has outlined the company's proactive measures. During a recent talk show, Murati emphasized OpenAI's commitment to public awareness about AI capabilities while acknowledging concerns about misinformation. She disclosed that OpenAI restricts the generation of public figures through careful data elimination and auditing of training sets. Additionally, the company plans to implement filters to prevent AI models, like Dall-E, from generating content containing violence or hate. These measures aim to curb the potential misuse of AI for spreading manipulated media.

In a startling development, OpenAI faces a deepening crisis as co-founder Greg Brockman resigns alongside three senior researchers, Jakub Pachocki, Aleksander Madry, and Szymon Sidor, following the abrupt removal of CEO Sam Altman by the company's board. Altman, a pivotal figure in generative AI, was ousted during a board meeting, triggering a wave of departures. Interim CEO Mira Murati takes the reins, while a formal search for a permanent replacement begins. Brockman's departure adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding situation, sending shockwaves through the tech industry.            

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has ousted CEO Sam Altman, citing a loss of confidence in his leadership. The board's statement revealed a "deliberative review process" finding Altman inconsistently candid in communications, hindering board responsibilities. Altman gained prominence with ChatGPT's groundbreaking AI capabilities. Microsoft-backed OpenAI, a major player in the AI race, thanked Altman for contributions but emphasized the need for new leadership. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati assumes the interim CEO role. Altman, a key figure in the AI industry, has yet to address the board's allegations publicly.

OpenAI introduced its enhanced language model, GPT-4 Turbo, at the developer conference, offering tailored bots and cost reductions. CEO Sam Altman temporarily paused new sign-ups for the ChatGPT Plus service due to overwhelming demand, citing a surge in post-dev day usage. Altman assured users they can still sign up for notifications when subscriptions reopen. With 100 million weekly users since the November 2022 launch, OpenAI aims to democratize AI by allowing users to create custom ChatGPT versions. GPT-4 Turbo boasts a larger context window, offering improved understanding and more cost-effective token rates for developers.

Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, envisions a transformative future where everyone will possess AI-powered personal assistants, heralding a paradigm shift within the next five years. Gates anticipates these advanced agents to be proactive, exceeding current technology, and capable of providing personalized planning, from arranging trips to assisting with business ideas. Highlighting the expanding AI landscape, he foresees agents being integrated into every facet of life, offering sophisticated assistance in diverse areas. Gates emphasizes a competitive market, with various companies entering the AI domain, making these assistants widely accessible and fundamentally changing daily interactions.          

The anonymous chat platform Omegle has officially shut down after 14 years. Omegle matched random users for one-on-one conversations when it launched in 2009. Founder Leif K-Brooks cited substantial costs of managing Omegle and addressing misuse as reasons for the shutdown. Omegle faced scrutiny over enabling online abuse. K-Brooks acknowledged the platform's vulnerabilities but highlighted its positive impact in fostering connections. He thanked responsible users. Despite its unique role, operating Omegle was ultimately unsustainable. The website now displays a tombstone reading "Omegle 2009-2023." Users are reminiscing under the trending hashtag #RIPOmegle. (Image Source: Omegle)