News Explorer — Free Users of ChatGPT Briefly Gained Access to GPT-4
Users of the free version of ChatGPT were unexpectedly given access to GPT-4, OpenAI's advanced language model. While some speculated it was a preview or an error, many users reported losing access after a few days. This incident coincided with the introduction of GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI's more potent and cost-effective successor to GPT-4.
Recent Developments in AI
Reka AI has publicly launched Reka Core, a multimodal language model that can process text, image, video, and audio inputs. 
Meta's new smart glasses, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, have received an over-the-air update that adds more AI capabilities.
New Partnerships and Innovations
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formed the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. EyeEm, the Berlin-based photo-sharing community, has updated its Terms & Conditions to grant itself certain rights. 
Apple has released eight small AI models collectively called OpenELM, designed to run on devices and offline.
Industry Updates
The Rabbit R1, a handheld AI assistant, has been well-received by early adopters and reviewers. Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a 27% increase in revenue and more than doubled profits. 
United Airlines is utilizing AI technology to enhance its operations and customer service.
Concerns and Pledges
A coalition of top generative AI developers, including Google, Meta, and OpenAI, has pledged to enforce guardrails around AI development. Researchers from Google's DeepMind have warned about the potential risks of human-like virtual personal assistants powered by AI.
Olivio Sarikas tweeted about Adobe's new AI developments, including Generative Fill and VideoGigaGan. Adobe's new AI technologies have been showcased in a YouTube video.
