Introducing AI: The Podcast, where David Maples and Virginia Huling cover and break down the latest AI news and stories that are shaking the foundations of business with help from an AI-generated avatar named Kai. For the week of January 8, 2024, the three discuss the New York Times suing OpenAI, the stealthy rollout of Microsoft Copilot, Duolingo laying off 10% of their contract workers in favor of generative AI content, and more!

Tune in every week for more breakdowns and colorful commentary on the latest in AI business news.

Story #1 [03:11] Microsoft and Privacy – Stealthy Copilot Rollout + Mozilla Privacy Throwdown.

Relevant Links:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/microsoft-openai-hit-with-new-lawsuit-by-authors-over-ai-training/ar-AA1mE2iz

https://venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft-copilot-app-is-a-stealthy-ai-launch-that-you-should-pay-attention-to/

Story #2 [11:50] NYT Sues Open AI + They Respond

Relevant Links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/27/business/media/new-york-times-open-ai-microsoft-lawsuit.html

https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/08/openai-claims-ny-times-copyright-lawsuit-is-without-merit/

Story #3 [19:55] Bezos Invests in Perplexity – Amazon to Grab Google’s Market Share

Relevant Links:
https://www.reuters.com/technology/perplexity-ai-valued-520-mln-funding-bezos-nvidia-2024-01-04/

Story #4 [29:00] Open AI Rolls Out ChatGPTs

Relevant Links:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/openais-custom-chatgpt-store-to-open-soon-making-ai-more-approachable/

Story #5 [40:37] Duolingo Lays Off 10% of Contract Workers

Relevant Links:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-08/duolingo-cuts-10-of-contractors-in-move-to-greater-use-of-ai

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