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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Company Considering ‘Different Open-Source Strategy’
artificial intelligence // February 02, 2025

OpenAI is reportedly reconsidering its recent shift to a closed-source development approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

What Is Artificial General Intelligence and Why It Matters to Business
artificial intelligence // January 13, 2025

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) represents what many consider the Holy Grail of AI: machines that can understand, learn and apply knowledge across different situations and tasks, at or exceeding the human level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Meta Chief AI Scientist Slams Quest for Human-Level Intelligence
artificial intelligence // January 08, 2025

Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun on Wednesday (Jan. 8) criticized prevailing definitions of artificial general intelligence (AGI), arguing that continued scaling of text-based large language models alone will not suffice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Nvidia CEO Predicts Coming of General AI, but Not Everyone’s Onboard
artificial intelligence // March 04, 2024

There’s a new “gen” in the artificial intelligence (AI) lexicon. While Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently claimed that “artificial general intelligence” could emerge within the next five years, many experts believe that the new technology is not a threat to human jobs or lifestyle in...

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Meta Chief AI Scientist Slams Quest for Human-Level Intelligence

January 08, 2025
Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun on Wednesday (Jan. 8) criticized prevailing definitions of artificial general intelligence (AGI), arguing that continued scaling of text-based large language models alone will not suffice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

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Meta Vet Yann LeCun’s AI Startup Pulls in $1 Billion

March 10, 2026
AMI, an AI startup founded by Meta’s former chief scientist, has raised $1.03 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Company Considering ‘Different Open-Source Strategy’

February 02, 2025
OpenAI is reportedly reconsidering its recent shift to a closed-source development approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...