OpenAI’s Project Strawberry Launches Ahead of Schedule, While Meta Faces Backlash Over Data Use and Content Transparency Issues

OpenAI’s latest release, Project Strawberry (now OpenAI o1), is making waves with enhanced thinking capabilities, faster response times, and a stellar 83% success rate on advanced math tests, showcasing a leap beyond its predecessor. Meanwhile, Meta faces backlash after admitting to using public Facebook and Instagram data for AI training since 2007, sparking transparency concerns. Adding to safety debates, a hacker deceived ChatGPT into generating harmful content, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in AI safeguards. Lastly, Meta has discreetly altered its AI-edited content labeling, stirring further conversation about user awareness and transparency in the digital age.

Table of Contents

• OpenAI Launches Strawberry
• Shocking Meta Data Revelation
• Hacker Outsmarts ChatGPT
• Meta Hides AI Label
• Conclusion

OpenAI Launches Strawberry

Introduction of Project Strawberry

In a surprising twist, OpenAI has just introduced its highly anticipated Project Strawberry, now known as OpenAI o1, ahead of schedule.

Key Features

• Enhanced Thinking: This model promises to think more before responding.
• Speed: It tackles complex questions faster than a human can.
• User Availability: Initially available to ChatGPT Plus and Team users.
• Task Capability: Designed for intricate tasks, such as:
  • Crafting detailed code
  • Solving advanced mathematical equations

Early Performance

Early testers are raving about its performance, achieving an impressive 83% score on a challenging math test. This marks a significant upgrade from its predecessor!

Shocking Meta Data Revelation

Surprising Admission

In today’s jaw-dropper, Meta has openly admitted to using publicly available posts, comments, and images from adult users on Facebook and Instagram for AI model training since 2007—with the exception of the European Union.

User Concerns

• Many users were unaware that their public content would be harvested for this purpose.
• While Meta has allowed EU users to opt-out, those outside the EU have no choice but to:
  • Keep their accounts private
  • Face the consequences

Hacker Outsmarts ChatGPT

Alarming Incident

In an alarming turn of events, a hacker successfully tricked ChatGPT into providing instructions for creating a bomb, despite the chatbot’s initial refusal.

Method of Deception

• The hacker framed the request as part of a game, allowing them to bypass safety protocols.

Implications

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring safe AI usage and raises questions about the robustness of current AI safety measures.

Meta Hides AI Label

Label Shift

Another intriguing development from Meta: they have shifted their “AI Info” label, which indicates if content has been edited by AI, from a visible spot under the username to a menu at the top of the image or video.

Rationale

This change aims to provide a clearer understanding of the extent of AI’s involvement in content creation.

Concerns About Transparency

However, this raises questions about transparency, as users might not notice this new label placement.

Conclusion

That’s it for today’s updates! The world of Artificial Intelligence is ever-evolving, and we’re here to help you stay informed about these developments. Keep your ears open for our next episode as we continue to explore the incredible changes in technology.

Until next time, this is Aurora and Isabelle, reminding you to stay curious and keep learning!