DeepSummary
The episode discussed Microsoft unveiling a new Windows platform optimized for artificial intelligence, featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X series chips for improved performance, battery life, and enhanced AI features. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke exclusively with the Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern about the new platform.
The episode also reported that Elon Musk's Neuralink received approval from the FDA to implant its brain chip in a second person, after addressing a problem that occurred in the first test participant. The fixes include embedding some of the device's ultra-thin wires deeper into the brain.
Additionally, OpenAI paused the use of an AI voice tool called 'sky' that sounded like actress Scarlett Johansson, while it works to answer questions about how the voices in ChatGPT were chosen.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Microsoft unveiled a new Windows platform optimized for artificial intelligence with improved performance and AI features.
- Elon Musk's Neuralink received FDA approval to implant its brain chip in a second person, with fixes from the first implantation.
- OpenAI paused the use of an AI voice tool that sounded like Scarlett Johansson while addressing concerns over voice selection.
- The episode covers updates on major AI advancements and developments from Microsoft, Neuralink, and OpenAI.
- The episode highlights the increasing integration of AI technology in various industries and products.
- The episode touches on potential ethical concerns and scrutiny surrounding the development of AI technologies.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Microsoft has unveiled a new Windows platform optimized for artificial intelligence.“ by Zoe Thomas
- “Elon Musk's Neuralink got a green light from regulators to implant its brain chip in a second person the US Food and Drug Administration signed off on the company's proposed fixes for a problem that occurred in the first test participant.“ by Zoe Thomas
- “OpenAI is pausing the use of a voice for its AI tool that sounded like Scarlett Johansson.“ by Zoe Thomas
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Episode Information
WSJ Tech News Briefing
The Wall Street Journal
5/20/24
Plus, Neuralink got a green light for a second brain-chip implantation. And OpenAI pauses the use of an AI voice tool that sounds like Scarlett Johansson. Zoe Thomas hosts.
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