🧠 #BrainFood 10.03.24
OpenAI Raises $6.6 Billion in Funds at $157 Billion Value
OpenAI recently raised $6.6 billion in a funding round, increasing its valuation to $157 billion, which reflects a significant growth from its previous valuation of $80 billion earlier this year. The funding will enhance OpenAI's capabilities in AI research and development, with projected revenues of $11.6 billion for the upcoming year despite anticipated losses of around $5 billion. Key investors in this round include Thrive Capital, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank, highlighting their confidence in OpenAI's potential and strategic alignment with advancing AI technologies. However, the company faces challenges ahead, including a potential restructuring from a non-profit to a for-profit model, which raises concerns about maintaining its commitment to ethical AI development, as well as navigating substantial operational losses and leadership stability amid executive departures.
OpenAI has to be one of the most exciting companies to watch in, forever. To recap:
Leadership Turmoil: The company is grappling with internal upheaval, having recently seen the departure of key executives, including its Chief Technology Officer and several other senior leaders. This instability follows the controversial dismissal and quick reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman last year, raising concerns about the company's leadership continuity during critical growth phases
Potential Restructuring: Amidst its growth, OpenAI is considering transitioning from a non-profit to a fully for-profit model. This restructuring could have profound implications for its operational ethos and commitment to ethical AI development, as it seeks to attract further investment while managing internal dissent regarding safety measures
Revenue vs. Losses: Despite projected revenues of approximately $11.6 billion for the upcoming year, OpenAI anticipates incurring losses of around $5 billion due to high operational costs associated with developing advanced AI technologies like ChatGPT. This financial dichotomy underscores the challenges of scaling in a competitive environment
User Engagement Surge: On a positive note, OpenAI reported that over 250 million users engage with ChatGPT weekly, showcasing the platform's widespread adoption and potential impact across various sectors, from education to healthcare
What kind of music makes you the most productive at work, depends.
The article from Georgia Tech provides several recommendations for music to enhance productivity while working, particularly in coding and writing tasks. Here are the key suggestions:
For Correspondence Tasks:
Listen to music with foreign language lyrics or instrumental music to minimize distractions.
For Coding:
Fast rock music is recommended to energize and maintain focus.
For Writing:
Classical music, especially pieces by Beethoven or Chopin, is suggested to help maintain concentration without being overly disruptive.
General Music Tips:
Choose familiar music that you know well, as it allows your brain to focus on tasks rather than analyzing new songs.
Opt for instrumental genres such as classical, electronic, jazz, or lo-fi to create a calm working environment.
Avoid music with lyrics when performing tasks that require deep concentration, as words can interfere with reading and writing.
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What Excessive Screen Time Does to the Adult Brain
“The negative effects of screen time are insidious because you can’t see what’s happening in your brain as you’re staring at the screen,” says Maris Loeffler, MA, Family and Marriage Therapist, member of the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Cognitive Enhancement pillar. “If you scrolled on your phone in bed for an hour just one morning, the negative impacts would be minimal. But if it becomes a habit, day after day, month after month, this behavior can take a toll.”
Spoiler alert: It’s not good. I don’t even want to share a full summary, if you want to know how bad it is, do that at your own detriment. Or, continue to live in blissful ignorance!
That being said…
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The Hoover vacuum theme song was an absolute BANGER
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The amount of time, energy, and effort that went into recording this song, which you most definitely know - it blows my mind. Like, they had to write it, practice it, re-record it. “We’re selling vacuums, It needs more PASSION!” I miss when we put that much effort into our ads ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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