Leaders, innovators, and emeritus professionals gathered to share insights and innovations at the US-Japan Technology Forum in Arlington, Virginia.
Saturday, April 11
OpenAI Power Play Ends With CEO Altman’s Return
| By Loc Le | In a dramatic turn of events at OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman was removed and reinstated after a tumultuous five-day power play.
White House Announces National Spectrum Strategy
| By Xuan Zhong | The Biden Administration is working towards reallocating spectrum bands to accommodate growing demands for wireless services, particularly in the 5G era.
Google Invests Up to $2 Billion in AI Startup Company
| By Loc Le | After investing $300M in Anthropic in late 2022 for a 10% stake in the company, Google recently reached an agreement for another investment of up to $2B.
Biden Administration Addresses AI Risks
| By Loc Le | President Biden signed an executive order on October 30th, creating new standards for AI safety, security, and privacy.
AI Advances Impacting Governments Globally
| By Xuan Zhong | As advances in AI continue having a global impact, the US, G7, and other countries are crafting government policies to guide the use of this powerful — and potentially problematic — technology.
Tensions Rising Between China and the U.S.
| By Loc Le | China and the US face seemingly insurmountable disagreements over technology and political issues that must be resolved to avoid escalation into needless military conflict.
AI Facial Recognition in Public Security
| By Eliana Pisons | Police worldwide are increasingly relying on AI to enhance security. However, challenges remain in improving AI accuracy while ensuring privacy protections.
LinkedIn to Integrate AI for Recruiting and Hiring
| By Loc Le | LinkedIn announced plans to use AI tools to improve the recruiting and hiring process on its platform using OpenAI tech for natural language HR searches.
South Korea Tech Companies Navigate US Chip Restrictions in China
| By Xuan Zhong | South Korean tech companies Samsung and SK Hynix may import US chip-making equipment for their factories in China, but major upgrades are still prohibited.