On September 10, 2024, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a new policy to guide County employees' use of artificial intelligence. The policy aims to boost efficiency while addressing ethical concerns, prohibiting the input of personal data and restricting AI use in critical decisions.

The Biden administration announced initiatives to combat online harassment and aid domestic violence survivors, aligning with the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. Major firms like Adobe and Microsoft pledged to remove nude images from AI training datasets, while the Justice Department funds resources to tackle cybercrimes related to gender-based violence.

Saudi Arabia, through a strategic partnership between Aramco Digital and AI chip giant Groq, aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. Announced at the Global AI Summit in Riyadh, this collaboration includes the launch of 'Norous' and 'NourOS,' and plans to establish the world's largest inferencing data center, aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Top Biden officials met with tech giants like OpenAI and Google on Sept 12 to discuss AI's future, emphasizing U.S. data centers and infrastructure. The talks aimed to bolster public-private collaboration on AI energy demands, workforce needs, and national security.

OpenAI has introduced 'advanced voice mode' for ChatGPT, enhancing audio interactions to sound more human-like. While this feature aims to create natural, real-time conversations, it raises concerns about users forming emotional attachments to the AI.

Google has introduced DataGemma, a tool to boost large language model (LLM) accuracy by leveraging Data Commons to combat AI-generated misinformation. By integrating Retrieval-Interleaved Generation (RIG) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), DataGemma corrects inaccuracies and enriches responses, promising significant advancements in AI reliability for research and business.

In a prime-time special 'AI and the Future of Us,' Oprah Winfrey hosted AI experts including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Bill Gates, discussing AI's transformative potential and its challenges. They highlighted the need for regulation, with Altman stressing responsible use, and Gates envisioning AI's role in education and healthcare amidst job market disruptions.

On September 12, 2024, OpenAI shifted its ChatGPT interface from Next.js to Remix to enhance user experience and streamline development. This transition leverages Remix's client-side rendering for faster interactions and efficient data handling, optimizing the platform's performance.

In a legal clash, Judge Ona T. Wang denied OpenAI's motions in a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times, demanding evidence for the originality of its articles. The judge's decision emphasizes fairness for journalists, while OpenAI may renew its request with specific evidence.

OpenAI has unveiled SearchGPT, a prototype search engine offering direct answers to user queries, aiming to revolutionize online information retrieval and challenge Google's dominance. Despite its advanced GPT technology and engaging interface, the tool faces reliability issues and mixed early reviews, leaving its future impact uncertain.

Parmy Olson's new book, 'Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World', dives into the fierce AI rivalry between Google and Microsoft, while scrutinizing the societal impacts of rapid AI adoption. Highlighting figures like Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman, Olson questions the true intelligence of current AI systems and warns against overhyping their capabilities.

Alexis Conneau, a key OpenAI researcher, is leaving after developing the GTP-4o software, humorously referencing the movie 'Her' in his announcement. Scarlett Johansson revealed her shock over GTP-4o's voice resembling hers after declining to voice ChatGPT 4.0, raising controversy and caution from OpenAI about emotional attachments to the AI.

Senator Scott Wiener's SB 1047, aimed at regulating AI safety, has exposed deep divisions at OpenAI, as 38 employees publicly support the bill against CEO Sam Altman's stance. OpenAI argues for federal regulation, but Wiener's bill contends state action is necessary due to congressional inaction.

OpenAI's new Assistants API enables developers to craft custom AI assistants using GPT-4, enhancing programming efficiency and user engagement. By generating an API key through an OpenAI account, developers can define and interact with tailored assistants, incorporating advanced features like memory retention and task management.

AI adoption is surging, with 72% of businesses incorporating the technology, but OpenAI's dominance raises concerns about monopolistic influence and systemic risks. Experts advocate for a decentralized AI ecosystem to enhance transparency and reduce dependence on single entities.

Microsoft's dominance in the AI sector faces mounting challenges as open-source models from rivals like Meta gain traction, offering cost-effective alternatives to its closed-source GPT series. Azure's revenue growth lags behind market expectations, and concerns over stock valuation rise, while competitors AWS and Google Cloud bolster their open-source offerings, intensifying the competitive landscape.

The Game UI Database, a free repository by Edd Coates, faced severe outages due to an OpenAI bot reloading its homepage 200 times per second. After blocking OpenAI's IP addresses, the site has been restored, but Coates remains critical of OpenAI's data-scraping practices.

OpenAI faces a major copyright lawsuit from authors like George R. R. Martin and Jonathan Franzen, who claim the company used their works without permission to train AI models. The Authors Guild is pushing for documents from key OpenAI figures, spotlighting the ethical and legal challenges in AI development.

Mira Murati, OpenAI's CTO, shared a humorous anecdote at Cannes Lions 2024 about her mother's first interaction with ChatGPT, highlighting the AI's human-like conversational abilities. Her mother’s personal inquiry into Murati's marriage plans showcased the chatbot’s ability to handle even intimate questions with ease.