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We always talk about Large Language Models (LLMs), but now, we're deploying more and more Small Language Models (SLMs) and Small Action Models (SAMs). So, here are three definitions that will come in handy for any AI-focused cocktail conversation you may have this weekend. Continue Reading →

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of California’s new AI law, AB 2839, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom less than two weeks ago. The law was designed to target distributors of AI-generated deepfakes on social media, particularly those that depict political candidates in ways that might confuse voters. Continue Reading →

Microsoft updated its Copilot AI across web, mobile, and desktop platforms, introducing a user-friendly interface and new features like Copilot Voice, which enables conversational interaction with the AI assistant. Additionally, Copilot can be accessed via WhatsApp, offering an alternative to Meta's AI assistant. Continue Reading →

I have a bit of a history with the Mets. In July 1986, the Mets were 27 games ahead and the Pennant was a shoe-in. The team was destined for greatness, and advertising legend Jerry Della Femina and two of his senior executives (Bob Sherman and John Olken) commissioned me (I was known professionally as Shelton Leigh Palmer then) to compose and produce an official theme song and direct and produce a music video for the team. The song “Let’s Go Mets” (aka “Let’s Go Mets Go!”) became the official song of the world champion 1986 New York Mets. Continue Reading →

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, stating in his veto message that the bill "does not take into account whether an AI system is deployed in high-risk environments, involves critical decision-making or the use of sensitive data." Continue Reading →

How do you feel about AI avatars conducting job interviews? Job seeker Jack Ryan recently posted his HR experience with a synthetic job interviewer on LinkedIn. Let's just say that it looks and sounds sub-optimal. But is there anything to this? Continue Reading →

There have been some big leadership changes at OpenAI this week, starting with Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati announcing her departure after 6.5 years. (If you remember, she took over as CEO when Sam Altman was fired for a weekend last year.) Alongside her, VP of Research Barret Zoph and Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew also announced their exits. Mark Chen has been promoted to Senior VP of Research and Matt Knight will assume the role of Chief Information Security Officer. Continue Reading →

OpenAI has officially begun rolling out its Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to a broader set of ChatGPT’s paying users, starting with those in the Plus and Teams tiers. This new feature enhances the platform’s natural speech capabilities, and it is expected to reach Enterprise and Edu customers next week. Continue Reading →

Cloudflare announced new tools that allow websites on its network to stop unrestricted AI scraping while also helping content creators identify which content is most scanned by bots, allowing them to eventually charge for access. Continue Reading →

Remember your TI-84 calculator from high school and college? Now, there's a hack that lets you install a fully functional version of ChatGPT on the device. It's awesome! Continue Reading →