Open AI’s Astra model is very good at breaking into computer systems; Uber is laying off 3300; plus Norway considering ban on ‘pervert glasses’
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OpenAI previewed the precautions it is taking as it prepares to release Astra, its newest, cyber-critical LLM.
Also, Uber is laying off about 3,300 people, or about 10% of its global headcount, in a bid to reduce management layers and invest more in its ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxi divisions.
And Norway says wearable camera headsets need to be regulated given their privacy risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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