OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was criticized for his online reaction to a rival's Super Bowl ad, while Amazon announced a massive investment in artificial intelligence, and the EU ordered TikTok to change its "addictive design," according to multiple news reports. These developments, alongside the arrest of Toronto police officers in an organized crime investigation and the detention of a key ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, dominated headlines.
Sam Altman, the head of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, drew criticism for his lengthy online response to an advertisement by rival firm Anthropic during the Super Bowl, as reported by BBC Technology. Altman's post on X, a 420-word critique, labeled Anthropic as "dishonest" and "deceptive." Social media users, however, likened his reaction to a "toddler throwing a tantrum," suggesting a nerve had been struck. Anthropic's ad criticized the introduction of commercials to ChatGPT, calling it a "betrayal."
Meanwhile, Amazon revealed plans to invest $200 billion in artificial intelligence and related infrastructure, as detailed by BBC Business. This substantial investment, dwarfing the $125 billion spent last year, led to a nearly 9% drop in Amazon's shares on Friday morning. The announcement followed similar spending plans from other major tech companies, including Meta, Google, and Microsoft, who collectively plan to invest $650 billion in AI this year. However, some financial experts have warned of a potential AI bubble.
In other news, the European Union instructed TikTok to modify its "addictive design" or face significant fines, as reported by BBC Business. The EU's investigation found that TikTok had not adequately assessed the potential harm of features like autoplay on user well-being, particularly for children, and had failed to implement sufficient risk mitigation measures. A TikTok spokesperson, however, called the findings a "categorically false and entirely meritless depiction" of the platform, and stated the company would challenge them.
In Canada, at least eight current and former Toronto police officers were arrested following an investigation into organized crime, according to The Guardian. The investigation exposed the reach of organized crime into Canada's largest municipal police force, with links to bribery, the drug trade, and a murder plot.
Finally, Alex Saab, a close associate of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly detained in Caracas during a joint operation by Venezuela's intelligence agency and the FBI, as reported by The Guardian. Saab, a wealthy Colombian-Venezuelan businessman, could potentially face extradition to the United States. Also arrested at the same address was billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín.
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