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OPENAI ABANDONS “FOR-PROFIT” PUSH 💸

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A: He wanted to liquidate his assets. 🥛

What happened? In a blog post, OpenAI announced it will keep its nonprofit wing in control of the company, easing concerns about its shift toward a for-profit model structure.

Want the details? OpenAI said it would convert its existing for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC), but the nonprofit board will retain full control. This move follows pressure from former employees, civic leaders, and academics who feared that fully privatizing OpenAI would abandon its original mission to “benefit humanity.” Investors will still hold equity in the new structure, but ultimate decision-making will rest with the nonprofit. OpenAI’s chairman, Bret Taylor, emphasized that the mission remains central to all operations, and the nonprofit board will appoint directors to the PBC.

Why is this significant? As AI becomes more powerful and profitable, concerns about who controls it—and for what ends—are growing. OpenAI’s decision helps reassure the public that its development of AI technologies (including artificial general intelligence) will be guided by ethical and social priorities, not just profit.

MICROSOFT INTRODUCES NEW AI LAPTOPS 💻

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A: He had caps lock on. 🧢

What’s new? Microsoft has introduced new Surface devices designed to run AI features directly on the machine—no internet required.

What are the features?

• Recall: Automatically remembers on-screen activity to help you find past content.

• AI File Search: Smarter, faster searches using local AI processing.

• Settings Assistant: Lets you make system changes using natural language (e.g., “make my pointer bigger”).

• AI Snipping Tool: Highlights the most important parts of screenshots to save editing time.

• Offline AI Performance: Runs AI features without needing the internet, thanks to built-in neural processing.

Why is this significant? These upgrades mark a shift toward truly intelligent PCs—machines that respond to your needs without relying on the cloud. As AI becomes more central to how we use computers, Microsoft’s Copilot+ features hint at a future where your PC acts more like a helpful partner than just a tool.

REGULATING AI USE IN COURTS 👩‍⚖️

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What happened? A U.S. federal judicial panel has advanced a proposal to regulate the use of AI-generated evidence in court proceedings.

Want the details? The Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules voted to seek public commentary on a draft rule requiring AI-generated evidence to meet the same reliability standards as human expert testimony under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. The proposal aims to ensure that AI-generated evidence is treated with the same rigor, exempting only basic scientific instruments. This move aligns with broader judicial efforts to assess AI’s appropriate role in litigation.

Why is this significant? This proposal comes after various disputes over AI’s usage in the courtroom. In one recent instance, for example, a man named Jerome Dewald represented himself in an employment dispute by submitting a pre-recorded video to the court featuring a lifelike AI avatar delivering his argument. This caused outrage from the judges but sparked wider debates among the public. Establishing clear legal standards is essential to ensure fairness and reliability in judicial processes.

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