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Every week, I argue with my editor on whether or not to rename this newsletter “The OpenAI Chronicles” because each week, there’s a brewing dilemma and it’s either chaotic or mildly not. I would love to dish out some tea here but I wouldn’t rather you have the full details - certainly the subject line must have given it off. As always, we don’t disappoint with updates from the week. So, grab a seat, sit back, and indulge. It’s time to savor the excitement of what the AI world has served up this week!

Here's your curated dose of the most significant events in the AI ecosystem this week:

1. OpenAI's SORA leaked

2. Uber gets into the AI space with Scaled Solutions

3. Amazon reveals new AI model, Olympus

4. Canadian news companies sue OpenAI

OpenAI’s Sora, their AI video generator that is still in testing. Well, things got messy when a group called "Sora PR Puppets" leaked access to it. They are calling out OpenAI for, in their words, exploiting artists. These artists were part of Sora’s early access program, providing unpaid labor, like bug testing and feedback—while OpenAI, worth billions, apparently reaps all the benefits. The group claims OpenAI also controls the narrative, pressuring participants to give glowing reviews while keeping their creative freedom in check. In response, OpenAI paused Sora’s early access temporarily and stressed that participation is voluntary. But the group’s message is clear, they want more transparency and fairness. With Sora still facing technical challenges and fierce competition, it will be interesting to see how OpenAI handles this one.

Uber is launching something and it’s not rides or food this time. They are jumping into the AI industry with a new concept. Uber has started hiring gig workers for a new division called Scaled Solutions. The job involves labeling and annotating data to help train AI models. Think of it as behind-the-scenes work that makes AI smarter. The interesting part is that these workers won’t just handle Uber’s projects. They will also take on tasks for other companies, like Aurora Innovation, which works on self-driving cars, and Niantic, the folks behind Pokémon Go. Uber’s already recruiting in places like the U.S., Canada, and India.

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Amazon just introduced a groundbreaking AI model called Olympus. This one’s all about handling video, images, and text seamlessly. This is a good one because video is everywhere these days, whether for entertainment, shopping, or business—and having AI that can process and analyze it effectively is a game changer. Olympus is a giant, with 2 trillion parameters, making it one of the largest AI models out there. It can understand scenes in videos and images, which means you could search for something like “that winning basketball shot” using just a text prompt. Truthfully, this is a good one. Amazon is also positioning Olympus as part of its broader strategy to reduce reliance on outside AI providers and make its AWS platform even stronger. This could be a big win for businesses looking for smarter AI solutions.

To crown this newsletter up, let’s talk about the legal issue OpenAI is facing in Canada. A group of big-name media outlets, including the Toronto Star, CBC, and the Globe and Mail, is suing OpenAI. The reason is that they are claiming that OpenAI used their content without permission to train ChatGPT. These news companies say their articles, created with a lot of time and effort, were taken without consent or compensation and used for profit. The lawsuit doesn’t just ask for damages—they also want OpenAI to stop using their work entirely. OpenAI, on the other hand, says it trains its models on publicly available data, follows fair use principles, and even allows publishers to opt out if they don’t want their content included. This isn’t the only lawsuit OpenAI is dealing with right now, but it raises big questions about where the line should be between innovation and respecting copyright.

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