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- OpenAI secures Microsoft's blessing to transition its for-profit arm 💰
- Adobe Announces General Availability of AI Agents for Businesses to Transform Customer Experience Orchestration 🚀
- Apple's new live translation feature for AirPods won't be available in the EU at launch 🎧
- FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions from Meta, OpenAI, and others 🔍
- A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law ⚖️
- Some public service jobs will be cut as Ottawa adopts AI: chief data officer 🏛️
- What if the $3trn AI investment boom goes wrong? 💸
- FTC Launches Investigation into Potential Harms of AI Chatbots 🕵️
OpenAI and Microsoft agree on restructuring to enable public benefit corporation.
OpenAI secures Microsoft’s blessing to transition its for-profit arm
OpenAI has reached a nonbinding agreement with Microsoft to restructure its operations, marking a significant step toward converting its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC). This transition could enable the AI startup to raise additional capital and eventually go public, pending regulatory approval.
Under the proposed arrangement, OpenAI's nonprofit organization would maintain operational control while securing a stake in the new PBC valued at over $100 billion, according to board chairman Bret Taylor. The nonprofit structure would continue to exist alongside the new corporate entity, preserving some elements of OpenAI's original mission-driven approach.
The agreement comes after months of tense negotiations between the two companies over OpenAI's future structure. Microsoft, which first invested in OpenAI in 2019, currently enjoys preferred access to the company's technology and serves as its primary cloud services provider. However, as ChatGPT has grown into a massive business, OpenAI has sought greater independence from its largest investor.
This push for autonomy has materialized in several strategic partnerships. OpenAI recently signed a $300 billion contract with Oracle for cloud services starting in 2027 and partnered with SoftBank on the ambitious Stargate data center project. These deals represent a clear effort to diversify away from Microsoft's infrastructure and reduce dependency.
The relationship between the companies reportedly reached a breaking point during recent negotiations. Tensions peaked over OpenAI's planned acquisition of AI coding startup Windsurf, with Microsoft allegedly demanding control over the company's technology. The deal ultimately collapsed, with Windsurf's founders joining Google and remaining staff acquired by another startup, Cognition.
OpenAI's unusual governance structure has been a source of ongoing complications. Unlike typical startups, the company is controlled by a nonprofit board, which enabled the dramatic firing and subsequent reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman in 2023. While many board members resigned following that incident, the same governance framework remains in place.
The transition plan faces scrutiny from multiple angles. California and Delaware attorneys general must approve the restructuring before it takes effect. The companies indicated they are "actively working to finalize contractual terms in a definitive agreement," though the current memorandum of understanding is not legally binding.
Elon Musk's ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI has further complicated matters. Musk accuses the company of abandoning its nonprofit mission and has attempted to surface information about Microsoft negotiations. Earlier this year, Musk submitted an unsolicited $97 billion takeover bid, which OpenAI's board rejected. Notably, the nonprofit's stake under the new Microsoft agreement exceeds Musk's offer.
Several advocacy organizations have raised concerns about the transition's impact on OpenAI's stated mission to develop artificial general intelligence for humanity's benefit. Groups like Encode and The Midas Project argue that the for-profit conversion threatens this goal. OpenAI has responded by issuing subpoenas, claiming these organizations receive funding from competitors including Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg—allegations the groups deny.
The restructuring represents a crucial moment for OpenAI as it balances commercial growth with its founding principles. The company has emerged as a leader in generative AI, with ChatGPT becoming one of the fastest-growing consumer applications in history. However, the computational demands and development costs of advanced AI systems require substantial capital investment.
If approved, the public benefit corporation structure would allow OpenAI to pursue profit while maintaining a commitment to broader social benefits. This hybrid model has gained popularity among companies seeking to balance commercial success with mission-driven goals.
The agreement's success depends on regulatory approval and finalizing detailed terms between the parties. Both companies emphasized their commitment to continuing their partnership while acknowledging the need for structural changes to support OpenAI's growth ambitions and Microsoft's investment interests.
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Adobe launches AI agents to reshape customer experiences and marketing.
Adobe Announces General Availability of AI Agents for Businesses to Transform Customer Experience Orchestration
Adobe announced the general availability of AI agents powered by Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Agent Orchestrator to transform business customer experiences and marketing campaigns. The platform enables businesses to manage and customize agents from Adobe and third-party ecosystems. Over 70% of eligible AEP customers already use Adobe's AI Assistant. Six specialized agents are available: Audience Agent, Journey Agent, Experimentation Agent, Data Insights Agent, Site Optimization Agent, and Product Support Agent. These integrate with Adobe's enterprise applications including Real-Time Customer Data Platform and Journey Optimizer. The Experience Platform Agent Composer will soon provide unified customization capabilities.
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- 🎧🌍 Apple's new live translation feature for AirPods won't be available in the EU at launch. Translation tech hits regulatory roadblocks!
- 🔍🤖 FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions from Meta, OpenAI and others. Digital friends face federal scrutiny!
- ⚖️💬 A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law. Golden State puts guardrails on digital relationships!
- 🏛️📉 Some public service jobs will be cut as Ottawa adopts AI, chief data officer. Canadian government trades humans for algorithms!
- 💰⚠️ What if the $3trn AI investment boom goes wrong. Trillion-dollar tech bet faces reality check!
- 🔬👥 FTC Launches Investigation Into AI Chatbots Companions for Teens. Federal watchdog targets teen-focused digital friends!
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The Future of Human + AI Collaboration | What are The Smarter Ways to Use AI
I sat down with Dimitriy Wolf — social engineer, psycholinguist, and advisor to presidents, sheikhs, and TEDx speakers — to break down why most people use AI wrong.
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UCF Faculty, Staff Join National Institute for AI Teaching, Learning
UCF faculty join national AI institute to transform humanities education.
The University of Central Florida has made a significant commitment to artificial intelligence education by selecting ten faculty members from its College of Arts and Humanities to participate in the prestigious Association of American Colleges and Universities' Institute on AI, Pedagogy and the Curriculum. This national program brings together educators from over 170 institutions nationwide to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, learning, and academic scholarship.
The yearlong initiative, which launched recently, focuses on empowering faculty to develop and implement comprehensive AI action plans for their classrooms, curricula, and entire campuses. UCF's participation is particularly noteworthy as it includes representation from every department within the College of Arts and Humanities, demonstrating the university's holistic approach to AI integration.
The first UCF team is spearheaded by Associate Dean Peter Larson, a professor of history, and includes faculty from diverse disciplines including writing and rhetoric, philosophy, visual arts and design, performing arts, English, and modern languages and literatures. This interdisciplinary group will concentrate on building AI literacy across the arts and humanities through innovative course design, comprehensive policy recommendations, and the creation of sharable educational resources.
The second team is led by Anastasia Salter, a professor of English and director of texts and technologies. Her team includes experts from English and visual arts and design, as well as writing and rhetoric. Their mission focuses on exploring the feasibility of establishing a college-level center dedicated to AI scholarship, teaching, and learning, while also investigating opportunities for funding, strategic partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.
Adding to UCF's substantial presence in the institute, four university employees are serving as AI fellows and mentors, including returning participants and newcomers who bring valuable experience from previous years.
Jeff Moore, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, emphasizes the significance of this comprehensive participation, noting that AI is fundamentally changing educational approaches, student learning processes, and employer expectations. This initiative represents UCF's proactive response to preparing students for contemporary classrooms and future career demands. The institute encompasses more than 1,220 participants across 192 teams, highlighting the widespread recognition of AI's transformative impact on higher education.
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I sat down with Dr. José Fernández from the Miami Dade College AI Center to explore how AI is transforming education.
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