143 - Trouble in AI paradise and Is ChatGPT/LLMs making us dumber?

The ChatGPT Report

This week, we're cutting to the chase on the latest in AI, from legal battles to the impact on our brains.

Here's what's in store:

• AI News: June 19-25 – A quick hit on the week's key headlines. 4/10

• A Call for Guests: If you want to be on the show, stand out! Learn how to pitch effectively and avoid the "AI-generated slop" pile.

• Midjourney's New Video Tools: Turn your still images into dynamic videos with new animation modes, motion intensity control, video extensions, and even external image support.

• The OpenAI vs. Google "IO" Showdown: Dive into the bombshell lawsuit surrounding OpenAI's $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive's "Altman IO" and the trademark infringement battle with Google-backed "the original IO." Accusations include secret tracking, product purchases, and alleged threats from Sam Altman to force a name change.

• ChatGPT's App Store Dominance: ChatGPT's downloads nearly rival the combined might of TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

• Are LLMs Making Us Dumber? We'll tackle the MIT research linking ChatGPT use to cognitive decline. Plus, we'll discuss how readily available answers affect our critical thinking and the long-term implications for the next generation. As Balaji says, "AI doesn’t do it end-to-end. It does it middle-to-middle. The new bottlenecks are prompting and verifying."