Tech Desk 
Dec 29, 2024
Given the innovations in the artificial intelligence (AI) space painting a picture of bloom and gloom this week, Gadinsider has compiled a comprehensive roundup of this week's latest AI breakthroughs, developments, and trends that have, or are going to, revolutionise this domain.
Here is the rundown of the top AI innovations of the week:
OpenAI likely to become for-profit company
OpenAI has announced its plan to become a for-profit company. Originally founded as a non-profit enterprise in 2015, OpenAI has evolved into a “capped” for-profit entity, generating profits but with certain limitations.
OpenAI reorganising as a public benefit corporation (PBC) means that the company will be required to balance the interests of its shareholders, stakeholders, and the public benefit when making key decisions.
Notably, OpenAI competitors such as Anthropic and Elon Musk’s xAI also operate as PBCs.
Google Gemini getting content filter feature
Google is developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for its AI chatbot, Google Gemini.
The feature, called "content filters," will allow Google Gemini users to have control over harmful or unwanted content generated by the chatbot.
The feature might enable users to customise the tone and style of Gemini's responses or even blacklist specific websites or topics.
Notably, Google has not officially confirmed the main function of the feature.
Meta AI shortcut added in WhatsApp chats tab
WhatsApp has made it easier for users to access its in-app Meta AI chatbot by introducing a shortcut for Meta AI on the designated chats tab.
This remarkable change is seemingly a step by the tech giant to eliminate the hassle of utilising its innate generative AI chatbot on large-screen devices.
Meanwhile, the wider rollout of this feature is said to depend on user preferences and feedback.
Microsoft diversifies AI models for 365 Copilot
Microsoft is making changes to its AI-powered 365 Copilot tool, aiming to include in-house and third-party AI models.
With this move, Microsoft aims to cut costs and improve the speed of 365 Copilot, making it more efficient for enterprise users.
Moreover, Microsoft’s GitHub has adopted models from Anthropic and Google alongside OpenAI tools for its chatbot Copilot.
These changes aim to make 365 Copilot more affordable and efficient, potentially lowering costs for users.
xAI to develop iOS app for Grok
Elon Musk’s xAI is testing a standalone iOS app for its chatbot, Grok, which was available only to X (formerly Twitter) users.
The app is currently live in Australia and a few other regions, providing generative artificial intelligence (AI) features, such as rewriting text, summarising long paragraphs, Q&A, and generating images from text prompts.
xAI is also developing a dedicated site, Grok.com, to make the chatbot accessible on the web.
Khan Academy Pakistan launches generative AI tool Khanmigo
Khan Academy Pakistan has launched Khanmigo, a generative AI tool, designed to revolutionise education in Pakistan.
Unlike other AI tools, Khanmigo focuses on understanding and comprehension. It offers a range of features, including math problem-solving, and scientific explanations.
The AI tool is initially being rolled out in English and Urdu, with plans to add more local and regional languages in the future.
