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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The ‘OpenAI Files' push for oversight in the race to AGI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said humanity is only years away from developing artificial general intelligence that could automate most human labor. If that's true, then humanity also deserves to understand and have a say in the people and mechanics behind such an incredible and destabilizing force. That is the guiding purpose behind 'The OpenAI Files,' an archival project from the Midas Project and the Tech Oversight Project, two nonprofit tech watchdog organizations. The Files are a 'collection of documented concerns with governance practices, leadership integrity, and organizational culture at OpenAI.' Beyond raising awareness, the goal of the Files is to propose a path forward for OpenAI and other AI leaders that focuses on responsible governance, ethical leadership, and shared benefits. 'The governance structures and leadership integrity guiding a project as important as this must reflect the magnitude and severity of the mission,' reads the website's Vision for Change. 'The companies leading the race to AGI must be held to, and must hold themselves to, exceptionally high standards.' So far, the race to dominance in AI has resulted in raw scaling — a growth-at-all-costs mindset that has led companies like OpenAI to hoover up content without consent for training purposes and build massive data centers that are causing power outages and increasing electricity costs for local consumers. The rush to commercialize has also led companies to ship products before putting in necessary safeguards, as pressure from investors to turn a profit mounts. That investor pressure has shifted OpenAI's core structure. The OpenAI Files detail how, in its early nonprofit days, OpenAI had initially capped investor profits at a maximum of 100x so that any proceeds from achieving AGI would go to humanity. The company has since announced plans to remove that cap, admitting that it has made such changes to appease investors who made funding conditional on structural reforms. The Files highlight issues like OpenAI's rushed safety evaluation processes and 'culture of recklessness,' as well as the potential conflicts of interest of OpenAI's board members and Altman himself. They include a list of startups that might be in Altman's own investment portfolio that also have overlapping businesses with OpenAI. The Files also call into question Altman's integrity, which has been a topic of speculation since senior employees tried to oust him in 2023 over 'deceptive and chaotic behavior.' 'I don't think Sam is the guy who should have the finger on the button for AGI,' Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's former chief scientist, reportedly said at the time. The questions and solutions raised by the OpenAI Files remind us that enormous power rests in the hands of a few, with little transparency and limited oversight. The Files provide a glimpse into that black box and aim to shift the conversation from inevitability to accountability. Sign in to access your portfolio
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Apple's chosen direction for all things incoming, and an AI regulation blueprint
I am not basing my take on announcements made by Apple at WWDC 2025 and indeed what it means for Apple's long-term AI stakes, on vibes (or something similar that the cool kids would cling to); but on simple facts. A lot was announced, encompassing all their software platforms, individual apps, taking forward the AI conversation and of course, tools for developers. Here's what you should know, in a crisp format. For those who are saying Apple is far behind the race that involves other AI companies including Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity and others, you may have a point. That may be a reason why they don't want to be seen trying to compete in like-for-like situations. Trying to morph Siri into what Gemini is on Android, would have raised those exact questions. Instead, it has been a very smart AI pivot, one that in my opinion, focuses on specific use cases and therefore apps individually. Many of us have always craved for a touchscreen MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. That dream was never realised (and perhaps it'll never happen), but now an iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard can very well be that touchscreen Mac. On the agenda for the iPadOS 26 update that rolls out later this year, is a new approach to multi-tasking, that is handling multiple apps and windows within the display real estate. That aspect gets further boosted by the introduction of an updated Files app, preview for managing PDF files and platform parity with Apple Intelligence introductions such as Live Translations. Or as Apple calls it, a 'biggest iPadOS release ever'. Even the gestures to switch between the app windows, the flick gesture, is very reminiscent of how things work on a Mac. As is the Files app, quite inspired by macOS' Finder. For Apple-based Macs, macOS 26 Tahoe marks the end of software updates. This well and truly closes the chapter of the Intel era of Macs, as far as Apple is concerned. That said, Intel-based Macs, supported in macOS Tahoe, will continue to receive security updates for 3 years. Just no new features or updates. For now, those still holding on to an Intel-chip powered Mac, will get the new design, Spotlight updates, Continuity features, and more with this Tahoe update later this year. We keep hearing time and again that AI regulation is all but inevitable. It may very well be. But there hasn't been much progress on that front. Except mere words. Odds are that an actual regulation may be round the corner, and even beyond that, some countries seem to be exhibiting greater intent at understanding how AI can find a place in their society. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of those rare countries, where there is actual work towards understanding how AI fits into personal and professional spaces, hopefully without detriment. There are reasons why I feel more countries need to take note of the UAE's blueprint. The UAE's direction, led by widely considered to be the world's first AI Minister Omar Al Olama (appointed 2017), takes a balanced approach to AI regulation that prioritises innovation alongside responsibility, rather than implementing restrictive early-stage regulations.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ABQ RIDE reminds drivers to 'Stay in Your Lane'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ RIDE is helping the community get where they need to go safely this summer. To promote Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) safety, the message they are delivering to the community is 'Stay in Your Lane.' Story continues below New Mexico Crime Files: Grocery store worker hands out semen-tainted yogurt Film: These productions were filmed at White Sands. Have you seen them? New Mexico News Insiders: Who Will Fix New Mexico's Mental Health Problems? News: Governor's Office: Operation Zia Shield is different than situation in California The ART corridor runs on Central from Coors to Louisiana and ART buses have their own dedicated lane. Mark Warren, ABQ RIDE Operations Manager, says the ART buses travel in the inside lanes and one of the biggest issues they are seeing is vehicles making left turns into the ART lanes. With the roads getting busier during the summer months ABQ RIDE wants to remind drivers to pay attention to street signs, signals and be aware of ART buses when driving through the ART corridor. For route schedules and more information on ABQ RIDE, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
India Today
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vivek Agnihotri renames The Delhi Files to The Bengal Files on public demand
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has renamed his upcoming political-drama 'The Delhi Files' on public demand. He shared the new poster of the film based on 1940s communal violence in undivided Bengal on social media. Agnihotri also announced the teaser release date of the new movie from his "Files" filmmaker, who had earlier shared an announcement video of his film titled 'The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter', has now renamed it as 'The Bengal Files: Right to Life.'advertisementIt marks the third instalment in Agnihotri's "Files" trilogy, following 'The Tashkent Files' (2019) and 'The Kashmir Files' (2022). 'The Bengal Files: Right to Life' is based on events like Direct Action Day and the Noakhali riots. Agnihotri has described these incidents as a "Hindu genocide" and aims to shed light on this often overlooked chapter of Indian history. The film features a stellar cast, including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar and Pallavi Joshi in pivotal roles. The filmmaker filmed the political drama in Mumbai instead of Kolkata, due to safety concerns for his team. Earlier, the announcement video of the movie showcased Chakraborty in a haunting first look, walking through an empty corridor with a rugged appearance and a white beard, reciting the Preamble to the Constitution with a burnt Bengal Files: Right to Life' is written and directed by Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi. The film presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions is a part of Vivek's Files trilogy that includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent a recent interview with India Today, Agnihotri said that his upcoming film would attract a lot of criticism, but that would not deter him from saying the 'truth'.'The Bengal Files: Right to Life' is scheduled for theatrical release on September 5, Watch
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vivek Agnihotri's The Delhi Files Gets Renamed To The Bengal Files
Last Updated: Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has renamed his upcoming project from The Delhi Files to The Bengal Files. Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has officially renamed his upcoming project The Delhi Files to The Bengal Files. The announcement was made via Agnihotri's social media platforms, where he shared an updated title poster and briefly addressed the change. Originally announced as part of his 'Files" trilogy following The Tashkent Files (2019) and the widely discussed The Kashmir Files (2022), the project had been in development under the working title The Delhi Files. However, with the latest update, the focus appears to have shifted. Vivek Agnihotri took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account to share the update with a poster and a caption that read, 'BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. The Delhi Files is now The Bengal Files. Teaser coming this Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 12 PM. In cinemas on 05 September 2025." twitter embed code The reason behind this title change is unknown yet. Vivek Agnihotri has built a reputation for creating politically charged and conversation-starting cinema. Earlier, he had teased the title change by taking to his X account to write, 'So many of you have shared your thoughts on the name… The Delhi Files or The Bengal Files?" He concluded his post by teasing, 'Well, I have an update. But not just yet.. stay tuned." Take a look: So many of you have shared your thoughts on the name… The Delhi Files or The Bengal Files?Well, I have an update. But not just yet.. stay tuned. — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) June 7, 2025 Earlier this year, a teaser for the film was released, giving a dark and emotional glimpse into what to expect. It featured actor Mithun Chakraborty in a serious look, walking quietly through a dim hallway while reading the Preamble to the Constitution but with a burnt tongue. The teaser got a lot of attention and emotional reactions from people all over the country. Now titled The Bengal Files, the film is expected to highlight painful and often forgotten events from Bengal's past. The movie aims to bring a hidden part of Indian history to light. Mithun Chakraborty will be joined by Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar in key roles. The film is written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi under the banners I Am Buddha Productions and Abhishek Agarwal Arts, along with Tej Narayan Agarwal.
