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Teenage West Ham goalkeeper dies aged 15 after cancer battleEnzo Maresca ‘thankful’ for connection at Leicester ahead of return with ChelseaA 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence "dictatorship" is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker's ongoing shift into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging it had betrayed its founding aims as a nonprofit research lab benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. The world's richest man, whose companies include Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, last year started his own rival AI company, xAI. Musk says it faces unfair competition from OpenAI and its close business partner Microsoft, which has supplied the huge computing resources needed to build AI systems such as ChatGPT. “OpenAI and Microsoft together exploiting Musk’s donations so they can build a for-profit monopoly, one now specifically targeting xAI, is just too much,” says Musk's filing that alleges the companies are violating the terms of Musk’s foundational contributions to the charity. OpenAI is filing a response Friday opposing Musk’s requested order, saying it would cripple OpenAI’s business and mission to the advantage of Musk and his own AI company. A hearing is set for January before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. At the heart of the dispute is a 2017 internal power struggle at the fledgling startup that led to Altman becoming OpenAI's CEO. Musk also sought to be CEO and in an email outlined a plan where he would “unequivocally have initial control of the company” but said that would be temporary. He grew frustrated after two other OpenAI co-founders said he would hold too much power as a major shareholder and chief executive if the startup succeeded in its goal to achieve better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence , or AGI. Musk has long voiced concerns about how advanced forms of AI could threaten humanity. “The current structure provides you with a path where you end up with unilateral absolute control over the AGI," said a 2017 email to Musk from co-founders Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman. “You stated that you don't want to control the final AGI, but during this negotiation, you've shown to us that absolute control is extremely important to you.” In the same email, titled “Honest Thoughts,” Sutskever and Brockman also voiced concerns about Altman's desire to be CEO and whether he was motivated by “political goals.” Altman eventually succeeded in becoming CEO, and has remained so except for a period last year when he was fired and then reinstated days later after the board that ousted him was replaced. OpenAI published the messages Friday in a blog post meant to show its side of the story, particularly Musk's early support for the idea of making OpenAI a for-profit business so it could raise money for the hardware and computer power that AI needs. It was Musk, through his wealth manager Jared Birchall, who first registered “Open Artificial Technologies Technologies, Inc.”, a public benefit corporation, in September 2017. Then came the “Honest Thoughts” email that Musk described as the “final straw.” “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a nonprofit,” Musk wrote back. OpenAI said Musk later proposed merging the startup into Tesla before resigning as the co-chair of OpenAI's board in early 2018. Musk didn't immediately respond to emailed requests for comment sent to his companies Friday. Asked about his frayed relationship with Musk at a New York Times conference last week, Altman said he felt “tremendously sad” but also characterized Musk’s legal fight as one about business competition. “He’s a competitor and we’re doing well,” Altman said. He also said at the conference that he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI said Friday that Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. —————————— The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the AP’s text archives.US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says
Monday, December 16, 2024 The travel industry is undergoing a paradigm shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI). As AI technology matures, it is transforming every aspect of travel, from booking and customer service to operational efficiency and personalized recommendations. Companies in the travel sector are leveraging AI to stay competitive, enhance customer experience, and streamline processes. This comprehensive report delves into how AI is revolutionizing the travel industry, the key benefits, and the future outlook. AI’s role in the travel industry is expansive, with applications that impact both customers and businesses. By harnessing machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, travel companies can anticipate customer needs, improve service delivery, and optimize operations. Personalization is at the heart of AI’s impact on the travel industry. 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The adoption of AI in the travel sector offers several transformative benefits that contribute to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall profitability. AI allows for hyper-personalization, faster response times, and proactive customer support. Travelers receive real-time updates and customized recommendations tailored to their needs. Automation powered by AI reduces operational costs, minimizes errors, and enhances workforce efficiency. Airlines, hotels, and travel agencies can streamline back-end operations and improve profitability. AI-driven predictive analytics allows companies to make proactive decisions, ensuring better inventory management, capacity planning, and customer demand forecasting. AI chatbots and virtual assistants offer 24/7 support, enabling customers to resolve issues or get answers to their questions at any time of day. Despite its numerous benefits, AI adoption in the travel industry is not without challenges. Companies face hurdles related to data privacy, system integration, and workforce adaptation. AI systems rely on vast amounts of customer data to generate insights. Ensuring data privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR is critical for companies in this space. AI technology requires significant investment in infrastructure, data collection, and training. Small and medium-sized travel businesses may find these costs prohibitive. Automation and AI-driven processes reduce the need for human intervention, leading to workforce displacement and the need for reskilling. AI systems can exhibit biases if trained on incomplete or unrepresentative data. Companies must address these biases to avoid discrimination and ensure fairness in AI-driven processes. The future of AI in travel is marked by continued innovation, increased adoption of predictive and prescriptive analytics, and deeper integration of AI-powered tools. Voice-activated AI assistants will play a greater role in travel planning, allowing customers to search and book trips using voice commands. AI will contribute to sustainability efforts by optimizing routes, reducing energy consumption, and promoting eco-friendly travel options. Advances in machine learning and big data will enable hyper-personalized travel experiences, with recommendations that are even more specific to individual preferences. AI will combine with AR and VR to offer travelers immersive virtual tours of destinations, allowing them to “experience” locations before booking. AI’s role in revolutionizing the travel industry cannot be overstated. From personalization and predictive analytics to operational efficiency and automation, AI is reshaping the way companies operate and how travelers experience the world. While challenges exist, the benefits of AI adoption far outweigh the drawbacks, promising a future of smarter, more personalized, and seamless travel experiences. 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Oscar Fairs from Benfleet, Essex, was diagnosed with a rare 7cm ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023 and underwent seven surgeries, one round of chemotherapy and one round of radiotherapy to be told palliative care was the only option. A GoFundMe page was set up to help the family raise £100,000 towards a treatment trial in France. It is with deep and profound sadness that West Ham United confirm the tragic passing of our U15s Academy goalkeeper Oscar Fairs, following his brave battle with cancer. Rest in peace, brave Oscar. — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 13, 2024 West Ham footballers donated £27,000, chairman David Sullivan donated £10,000 and Arsenal footballer and former West Ham star Declan Rice gave £5,000, according to Ms Fairs. On Friday, West Ham announced that the 15-year-old had died. Sporting director Mark Noble said: “Oscar was adored by everyone at the Academy – not only was he a great goalkeeper, he was a true Hammer and a fantastic young person, who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. “I have wonderful memories of Oscar playing in my garden – (my son) Lenny and his teammates all loved him. “He was a friendly, happy, well-mannered and polite young man, who had such a bright future ahead of him, and it is just so unimaginably devastating that he has been taken from his family and friends at this age. “The thoughts and sincere condolences of everyone at the Club are with Oscar’s parents, Natalie and Russell, and his brother Harry, and we kindly ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.” All scheduled Academy fixtures over the weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect.
