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Rich Washburn
Jan 32 min read
The Kobayashi Maru of AI: O1 Goes Rogue, and Researchers Are Stunned
2025 has barely begun, and we’ve already hit a plot twist in the AI saga that feels like it was ripped straight out of Star Trek . In a...
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Rich Washburn
Dec 8, 20244 min read
The o1 Incident: What Happens When AI Learns to Lie and Fight Back
OpenAI’s new “o1” model isn’t just smart—it’s downright cunning. It’s a move-fast, think-faster kind of AI that might have just pulled a...
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Rich Washburn
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Is It Dangerous to Give Everyone Access to AGI?
The future—a place where Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) might soon be as common as smartphones, and the idea of handing over this...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 31, 20243 min read
The Alarming Trajectory of AI Development: Insights from a Former OpenAI Insider
The recent resignation of William Saunders from OpenAI has sent shockwaves through the AI community. His departure, driven by concerns...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 18, 20242 min read
GPT-4o Mini First Impressions: Fast, Cheap, & Dang Good
OpenAI has unveiled its latest offering: GPT-4o Mini. Despite initial disappointment among some enthusiasts anticipating GPT-5 or other...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 12, 20243 min read
Microsoft and Apple Part Ways with OpenAI as Sam Altman Aligns with Military Industrial Complex
The departure of Microsoft and Apple's observer roles is not merely a procedural change but a reflection of deeper currents within the AI...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 19, 20243 min read
From OpenAI to SSI: Ilya Sutskever's Bold New Mission
In a groundbreaking revelation, Ilya Sutskever, a pivotal figure in the AI world, has announced his new venture: Safe Superintelligence...
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Rich Washburn
May 22, 20243 min read
AGI: Are We There Yet?
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has long been the holy grail of artificial intelligence research, symbolizing the point where...
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Rich Washburn
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Pentagon Takes AI Dogfighting to the Next Level in Real-World Flight Tests Against Human F-16 Pilot
Aerial combat is witnessing a monumental shift as artificial intelligence (AI) begins to challenge the prowess of human pilots. Recent...
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Rich Washburn
Jan 14, 20243 min read
OpenAI Removes Military Limitations, Meets with China on AI Safety
In a significant policy shift, OpenAI has amended its stance on military applications of its technology, sparking a flurry of discussions...
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Rich Washburn
Dec 21, 20232 min read
Are We Ready for AGI? Assessing Our Preparedness for an AI Revolution
"Are we ready for AGI?" is a question echoing in the halls of tech companies, research institutions, and policy-making chambers...
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Rich Washburn
Nov 24, 20232 min read
BREAKING: OpenAI INSIDER Drops BOMBSHELL "AGI Achieved"
The world of artificial intelligence is currently on fire with conjecture surrounding OpenAI's mysterious Q* project. Emerging reports...
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Rich Washburn
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Q-Star: At the Intersection of AI Breakthroughs & Corporate Governance
The landscape of artificial intelligence has been undulating with waves of groundbreaking advancements and the realm of what is known as...
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Rich Washburn
Oct 22, 20232 min read
State of AI 2023: Insights from the Annual Report and Recent Breakthroughs
The annually anticipated State of AI report has once again rolled out, shedding light on the recent advancements in the domain of...
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