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Microsoft says Windows 11 will add an AI agent API for the Taskbar and Search Box next month, enabling developers to build AI-powered experiences that integrate natively with Windows while not forcing AI on users. The move aims to attract AI developers as AI popularity surges on Mac, while Microsoft emphasizes improving OS fundamentals and quality before broader AI features.
Tech giants including Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft argue that users of their AI software should be held responsible for any copyright infringements caused by the generated content. They compare AI software to other devices like cameras and photocopiers, which can also be used for copyright infringement. These companies claim that they have implemented measures to mitigate the risk of misuse, but their safeguards have not been effective in preventing trademark and copyright infringement. Despite advocating for user liability, some of these companies are offering to cover legal costs in copyright infringement suits. The major film studios, represented by the Motion Picture Association, support the tech giants' stance but emphasize the need for existing copyright laws to handle AI-related questions.
OpenAI is expected to make major announcements at its DevDay conference, including enhancements to its developer tools that aim to reduce application-making costs by up to 20 times and introduce tools with vision capabilities. OpenAI is also reportedly working on new pricing plans for ChatGPT, including a "Team" plan with added benefits. Attendees may get a glimpse of the Gizmo V8 prototype, which features a new model selector, customizable GPTs, and a tool called "Magic Maker." These advancements could revolutionize the AI landscape, offering cost efficiency and innovation for businesses leveraging AI technology.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is concerned about the unpredictability and inexplicability of AI models, which could pose a challenge to companies creating and marketing these tools, and federal regulators tasked with protecting consumers who use them. FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya warned that AI developers would likely run into trouble with his agency if they oversell what AI is able to achieve. He also urged companies to think hard about how their technology will affect people’s mental health, particularly kids and teenagers. Bedoya also warned that under current law, companies won’t be able to defend themselves from consumer complaints by saying their AI system developed unanticipated knowledge or skills.