In AI news, Apple has joined Google and OpenAI in attempting to create a logo for AI, while Ilya Sutskever, former OpenAI member, has launched Safe Superintelligence Inc. to balance AI advancements with safety measures. GPTZero founders Edward Tian and Alex Cui have raised $10 million for their AI detection startup. Other notable fundraises include Oyo's $100 million to $125 million funding at a $2.5 billion valuation, and Tender Food's $11 million Series A funding for its plant-based meats.
Key takeaways:
- Elon Musk has convinced Tesla shareholders to approve his $56 billion pay package, making him the highest-paid CEO in history. This happened at Tesla's Texas gigafactory amidst applause from shareholders.
- Henrik Fisker's company, aiming to be the Apple of EVs, has filed for Chapter 11 in Delaware due to software glitches, recalls, and lawsuits. This is Fisker's second time bankrupting a company.
- Apple has joined Google and OpenAI in the AI icon circus with a new visual for "Intelligence". Meanwhile, Ilya Sutskever, former OpenAI member, has started Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) to ensure AI advancements are balanced with safety measures.
- Edward Tian and Alex Cui, founders of GPTZero, have turned their AI detection startup into a successful venture, raising $10 million from VCs. Their aim is to create an internet where it's still possible to tell if content was written by a human or AI.