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🧠 Sam Altman: 'We know how to build AGI.'

🫠 Microsoft is using Bing to trick people into thinking they’re on Google

🪞 New AI mirror can monitor your health

👀 OpenAI is losing money on ChatGPT Pro plan

🤗 Microsoft would really like you to stop using Windows 10 this year

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🧠 Sam Altman: 'We know how to build AGI.' LINK

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed confidence in the company's ability to create artificial general intelligence (AGI) and predicted that AI agents could significantly impact company outputs this year.

In a recent blog post, Altman discussed OpenAI's future goals, including achieving superintelligence, which he believes could dramatically advance scientific discovery and innovation beyond human capabilities.

Altman acknowledged past governance failures and emphasized the importance of trust and credibility in ensuring that AGI development benefits all of humanity, aligning with OpenAI's foundational mission.

🫠 Microsoft is using Bing to trick people into thinking they’re on Google LINK

Microsoft has redesigned its Bing search results to closely resemble Google's interface when users search for Google without signing into a Microsoft account.

This design changes include a Google-like search bar, an image resembling a Google Doodle, and text under the search bar, while slightly hiding Bing's own search bar.

Microsoft has a history of using various tactics to retain users on Bing and Edge, such as modifying download sites and using pop-up ads, unlike Google's less aggressive notifications.

🪞 New AI mirror can monitor your health LINK

The Withings Omnia, unveiled at CES, is a smart mirror and scale that uses AI to analyze user health data and provide insights on heart health, nutrition, and sleep patterns.

Omnia integrates with Withings wearable devices to gather comprehensive health data, which is then displayed on the mirror for analysis, including metrics like heart rate, blood pressure, and body composition.

Although still a concept without a release date, the Omnia aims to offer users a complete health overview and connects with healthcare professionals for consultations, with expected features on the Withings app.

👀 OpenAI is losing money on ChatGPT Pro plan LINK

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman revealed that the company is currently losing money on its $200 per month ChatGPT Pro plan due to higher-than-expected usage.

Despite raising over $20 billion and securing $6.5 billion in new funding, OpenAI has not yet turned a profit, partly due to high operating costs like $700,000 daily expenses to support ChatGPT.

To address financial challenges, OpenAI is considering increasing subscription prices and aims to reach 1 billion users by 2025 through new AI products and partnerships.

🤗 Microsoft would really like you to stop using Windows 10 this year LINK

Microsoft is urging users to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, as support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025, dubbing the year as “the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh.”

At CES 2025, Microsoft emphasizes the importance of upgrading to Windows 11 over other tech purchases, highlighting advances in AI features and the delayed launch of the AI-powered Windows Search.

Despite not having a traditional presence at CES, Microsoft's influence is evident through collaborations with brands like LG and Samsung, and executive appearances at various tech events to promote Windows 11 upgrades.

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