In a groundbreaking development, ChatGPT-4, the latest advancement from OpenAI, has demonstrated its superiority over human clinicians in the nuanced realm of probabilistic reasoning. The research, detailed in a research letter published on December 11 in JAMA Network Open, reveals the AI’s remarkable proficiency in determining pretest and post-test disease probability, particularly after a negative test result involving chest radiographs and mammograms. Led by Dr. Adam Rodman from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, the investigative team found that […]

Microsoft announced significant upgrades to its AI assistant, Copilot, embedded in Windows 11. In a press release on Tuesday, the company revealed the integration of GPT-4 Turbo, the latest AI model from OpenAI, along with Dall-E 3, a text-to-image generator. These enhancements aim to improve text and image generation, ensuring smarter outcomes with reduced errors. The move comes following Microsoft’s increased investment in OpenAI, bringing advanced generative AI capabilities to Bing and Windows 11. Copilot, an AI assistant within the […]

In the wake of the recent boardroom turmoil at OpenAI, the collaboration between Microsoft and the maker of ChatGPT is now under scrutiny by antitrust regulators in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Following the abrupt removal and subsequent reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft secured a non-voting observer position on OpenAI’s board. This unique position allows Microsoft’s representative to attend board meetings, gaining access to confidential information. However, crucially, they are barred from participating in decisions, including […]

As the prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow across industries, Apple’s machine learning research team is making strides with the release of MLX—a machine learning framework tailored for efficient and flexible operations on Apple’s silicon chips. Unveiling MLX, Apple aims to provide a powerful tool inspired by established frameworks like PyTorch, Jax, and ArrayFire. What sets MLX apart is its unified memory model, as highlighted by Apple on GitHub. The ML research team emphasizes that MLX’s array design […]

Negotiations among EU lawmakers regarding the regulation of systems akin to ChatGPT have hit a roadblock, jeopardizing pivotal legislation designed to govern artificial intelligence (AI). According to six sources divulging information to Reuters, ‘foundation models,’ particularly generative AI, have emerged as a key stumbling block in discussions over the proposed AI Act. As negotiators convened for crucial discussions on Friday in preparation for final talks scheduled on December 6, the focus on foundation models, exemplified by those developed by Microsoft-backed […]