Happy Wednesday!

Today we’ve got some disappointing news for ChatGPT, controversial news from Google, and revolutionary news from Japan.

Let’s get into it.

In today’s AI rundown:

• ⚡️ OpenAI disables ChatGPT Web Browsing

• 🤖 Google now collects public data to improve AI

• 🇯🇵 Japan is prioritizing educating AI comprehension

• 🛠️ 5 New AI tools and 3 quick hits

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

OPENAI

⚡️ OpenAI disables ChatGPT Web Browsing

Image source: Twitter @OpenAI

The Rundown: OpenAI has temporarily disabled the ‘beta‘ web browsing feature for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, which allows users to browse the real-time internet using ChatGPT.

Key points:

• OpenAI claims the shutdown is due to its recently discovered ability to bypass paywalls on websites (covered on The Rundown here)

• Some see OpenAI's move to disable the browsing feature as self-protection due to potential violations of content ownership rules

• Alternatives include Perplexity Copilot, Microsoft Bing, and Google Bard

Our take: While it does suck that Web Browsing is disabled (it was great for research), the feature was in beta and OpenAI did say that it’s temporary. Regardless, it’s nice to see swift communication.

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GOOGLE

🤖 Google now collects public data to improve AI

Image source: Search Engine Journal

The Rundown: Over the long weekend, Google updated its privacy policy to allow the collection of any publicly shared online information, which will be used to enhance its AI models.

Key points:

• Google can use any information people post publicly online, not just data provided directly

• This shifts from Google's previous focus on improving "language" models to enhancing all its "AI" models

• Analyzing people’s online posts using AI system poses privacy concerns

Ways to protect your data:

• Use alternative services that prioritize user privacy (DuckDuckGo for search, ProtonMail for email, Vimeo for video sharing, and Brave for web browsing)

• Use incognito or private browsing mode

• Be mindful of the information you post publicly

JAPAN

🇯🇵 Japan is prioritizing educating AI comprehension

Image source: Japan Times

The Rundown: Japan's Education Ministry released new guidelines emphasizing the need for students to understand artificial intelligence.

Details:

• Students are advised against presenting AI-generated work as their own

• AI is promoted for use in English learning and for teaching fact-checking skills

• The guidelines recommend AI tools to reduce teachers' workloads

• A survey revealed about 70% of parents believe regulations for AI chatbot use by children are necessary

Why it matters: In a world where AI is not just the future but the present, Japan's move to integrate it into education while also mitigating potential pitfalls isn't just smart; it's absolutely essential.

Many other countries will likely follow Japan’s lead shortly.

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