OpenAI has released GPT-OSS, a free, open-weight AI model available in 120-billion and 20-billion-parameter versions that can run on laptops and be customized for various tasks, marking their first open model release in over six years with a focus on safety and broad accessibility.
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order requiring companies developing advanced AI platforms to notify the government and share safety test results. The order aims to address concerns about AI's impact on the workforce, privacy, and national security. It also includes measures such as setting standards for safety testing, improving transparency through labeling AI-generated content, prioritizing privacy protection, preventing discrimination, and providing guidance on AI's impact on workers. The order also expands grants for AI research and tasks the State Department with creating an international framework for AI safety. The move has been applauded by industry leaders and provides much-needed guidance for the AI industry.