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OpenAI says ChatGPT as we know it today will be seen as “laughably bad” when we look back at the artificial intelligence chatbot in the future. Brad Lightcap, COO of the AI lab, predicts we will speak to the AI chatbot like a human and treat it like a teammate in the future, seeing it as no different to any other colleague within a decade.There is speculation OpenAI is on the verge of launching GPT-5, which CEO Sam Altman has described as significantly more intelligent than GPT-4, the AI model that powers the paid-for version of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.Lightcap said…
The North American session was initially highlighted by the weekly initial jobless claims. They came in higher than expectations at 231K vs 215K estimate. That was thehighest level since November 2023. It is just one week, and the spikes tend to be some funky seasonal. Easter was early this year and that may have been an influence. It will take a few more weeks to figure out whether it was a fluky number or the start of a new trend for jobs/employment. With the US NFP jobs showing weakness last Friday, today’s report did catch the markets attention. At the…
Image: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images (Getty Images)On Wednesday, OpenAI released a draft of its Model Spec sheet that details how it intends its AI models to behave. There is a section focusing on NSFW content that gives the impression that the company is exploring ways to make AI porn, but the company says that is not happening.Why is Everyone Suing AI Companies? | Future Tech“We have no intention to create AI-generated pornography,” an OpenAI spokesperson said in an email Thursday. “We have strong safeguards in our products to prevent deepfakes, which are unacceptable, and we prioritize protecting children. We also…
Team from Ramara school wins annual Battle of the Books that featured teams from 16 local elementary schools NEWS RELEASE ORILLIA PUBLIC LIBRARY ************************* The competition was once again fierce at Orillia Public Library’s annual Battle of the Books, where 16 teams comprised of over 150 students from local elementary schools clashed in the legendary literary trivia tournament. Amidst the dual venues of the library and neighbouring historic opera house, teams showcased their knowledge across a diverse array of literary works and categories. Featuring over 100 questions spanning 100 books, the atmosphere was charged with excitement, anticipation, camaraderie, and a…
If you’ve got a smartphone, you’ve got options for making money in the palm of your hand. You can start a side hustle or online business or look for ways to create passive income. Many ideas don’t even take much time. By using your phone to experiment with different money-making ideas, you can figure out what works best for you. 13 ways you can earn good money from your phoneWhen using your phone to make money, your income-earning potential will depend on which money-making ideas you try and how much time you’re willing to put in. Whether you need a…
As the popularity of shopping online continues to increase, the desire for buyers to make their dollar stretch grows with it.Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker, with What the Tech, said there are several strategies to make the most of your money while online shopping, but what’s really important is being able to identify if something is a good deal.”I think the main thing is to do your research,” Tucker said. Find out what that the cost of that item has been in the past and when it drops.”1. Shopping at the right time of yearShopping at the right time of…
In April, College of Business students were giving away great ideas at our Growth Hacking Challenge.Hosted by our NIU Department of Marketing and De La Vega Innovation Lab, this event was open to undergraduate students of any major, and the challenge invited participants to unleash their creativity and develop an out-of-the-box marketing strategy for a surprise entrepreneur.“Marketing is rarely done in a silo. We need to work together to create the best solutions for clients and customers,” said Director of Digital Programs Jaclyn Crawford. “Working with Becca Husar and the De La Vega Innovation Lab was a fantastic opportunity for…
If you ever find yourself wishing you could get paid to watch videos online, we’ve got some very good news – you can. Here’s how.Making money from watching videos is a lot easier than you might think. As you likely watch films and ads online in your spare time already, it’s such a simple way to earn extra money.Plus, doing video-related work experience could boost your CV. So if you’re hoping to get a job in film, TV or digital media, it’s ideal.There are loads of ways to watch videos for money, and we’ll go through the best options here.…
Knowing if you need some extra cash in your pocket is pretty easy. All you have to do is look in your wallet. If a single fly buzzes out like in the old cartoons, you know it’s time. The not-so-easy part? Figuring out how to make extra money. These days it seems like everyone is working some kind of side gig, renting things out, or selling unwanted stuff to make extra cash—which is awesome. But how did they find out all those ways to make money? Well, they probably stumbled across this list of 34 ways you can make extra money. Or you know, another…