TechCrunch has launched a new AI newsletter, replacing the previous column This Week in AI.

The newsletter reports troubles at OpenAI, including safety failings and a lack of transparency as revealed by former employees.

Despite calls for reform, it seems unlikely that AI companies will implement the necessary changes.

AI chatbot platforms have experienced downtime.

OpenAI is exploring a partnership with a fusion startup for electricity production.

Expensive data licensing deals are hindering AI research progress.

Malicious actors are misusing AI music generators to create hateful songs.

Cohere has secured $450 million in funding.

OpenAI has enhanced GPT-4's math problem-solving capabilities.

Microsoft has introduced a new probabilistic weather prediction model named Aurora.

The AI industry is grappling with challenges concerning safety, transparency, and ethics.

There are advancements in AI applications like weather prediction and math problem-solving.

The rise of generative AI models poses a potential threat to traditional knowledge work within the next three years.

Concerns are growing about the societal implications and economic stability due to AI advancements.