The AI World's Buzz: Q, OpenAI, Sam Altman, and CEO Chaos

OpenAI's recent power struggle was further complicated by the revelation of a supposed breakthrough called "Q-Star" or "Q*," which allegedly enabled an AI agent to perform grade-school-level math. The discovery was cited as a factor leading to the ousting of OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman. However, details about the program remain undisclosed, leaving room for speculation. Q-learning, a subcategory of reinforced learning, is speculated to be involved in this breakthrough. Experts remain skeptical about AI's ability to solve math problems reliably, and it is unclear if this development will lead to broader advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI). Meanwhile, Altman has remained tight-lipped about the power struggle, stating that an independent review is underway. In other news, Israel is reportedly using AI to identify suspected Palestinian militants, Elon Musk made vague comments about AI copyright issues, and Cruise, the GM-owned robotaxi company, is facing challenges and scaling back investments.