This week, the tech world saw several major updates, from Apple’s new iOS 18.2 release to Google's launch of Gemini 2.0, and OpenAI's response to Elon Musk’s criticisms.
Look At The Top Tech News Updates This Week:
1) Apple Rolls Out iOS 18.2 Update:
Apple launched the iOS 18.2 update, introducing a variety of exciting features. Among them are Genmoji, Visual Intelligence, and the integration of ChatGPT into Siri. This update is a significant step forward in Apple’s efforts to enhance its user experience with AI-powered tools and smarter functionalities.
2) OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead:
In a tragic development, 26-year-old Suchir Balaji, an Indian-American researcher who previously worked at OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment. Authorities have ruled the death a suicide, with no foul play suspected. Balaji had left OpenAI earlier this year and had been vocal about the company's alleged violations of copyright law, particularly regarding ChatGPT's use of online data.
3) OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk:
The ongoing feud between OpenAI and Elon Musk took a new turn when OpenAI released a series of emails on its website. The emails suggest Musk had advocated for the company to become for-profit and even proposed a new structure. Musk has been critical of OpenAI's shift from a non-profit to a for-profit model and has also filed lawsuits involving both the company and Microsoft.
4) Apple to Start Assembling AirPods in India:
In another major move, Apple is set to begin assembling its AirPods wireless earphones in India. This will be the second major Apple product to be produced in the country, after the iPhone. Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, is preparing a new facility near Hyderabad, Telangana, for the production, with trial manufacturing already underway. Full-scale production is expected to start by early 2024.
5) Google Unveils Gemini 2.0 AI:
Google has introduced Gemini 2.0, the second iteration of its artificial intelligence model. CEO Sundar Pichai described the launch as the beginning of a "new agentic era" in AI technology. This update signifies Google’s commitment to staying ahead in the competitive AI race by integrating advanced AI capabilities into widely-used applications.
