OpenAI CEO Predicts Superintelligence Advancements Amid Safety Concerns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence are within reach, potentially transforming industries and accelerating innovation. However, concerns remain about AI safety and control, especially as OpenAI shifts focus to commercialization. Altman acknowledges challenges but remains optimistic about the future, emphasizing the need for the cautious yet impactful development of AI systems.

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ChatGPT and Sora Experience Second Outage This Month

On Thursday, OpenAI’s services, like ChatGPT, Sora, and its API, experienced a significant outage that kicked off at 11 a.m. PT and stretched for more than four hours. This marks the second time this month users have faced disruptions, the first being due to a telemetry service hiccup. Thankfully, things started getting back on track around 3:16 p.m. PT, and Sora was up and running once more. The issue was linked to an upstream provider.

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