RAIDD Recap - Week 33
Apple eyes Gemini to supercharge Siri, OpenAI goes global and sees leadership shifts, while investors brace for AI overconfidence.
1. 🍏 Apple in talks to use Google’s Gemini for Siri
Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership to power Siri with Google’s Gemini AI. The move could give the voice assistant a major upgrade—especially in handling complex tasks and app integration. Stocks rose: Alphabet +3.7%, Apple +1.6%.
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2. OpenAI to open New Delhi office
OpenAI is expanding its global reach with a new office in New Delhi, planned for launch by the end of 2025. It’s a strategic step to deepen its presence in nearly its second-largest market.
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3. OpenAI’s Chief People Officer departs
Julia Villagra, OpenAI’s Chief People Officer, is stepping down to pursue a creative venture in art, music, and AGI storytelling. Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon will fill in as interim head.
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4. Elon offered Zuckerberg a $97B OpenAI takeover partnership
New court filings reveal Elon Musk attempted to recruit Mark Zuckerberg into a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI. Meta declined to participate. The revelation is part of an ongoing legal battle between Musk and OpenAI.
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5. Sam Altman warns of AI investment bubble
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman cautioned that investor excitement around AI might be overblown—comparing it to the dot-com bubble. Despite bullish rhetoric, he called for caution, especially given the company’s recent unprofitability and underwhelming model performance.
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