✂️ Thank you, next: OpenAI is phasing out its work with AI data labeling startup Scale AI after the startup's deal with Meta. OpenAI had originally said it would continue to work with the company but has since changed its mind. Google is rumored to be considering cutting ties as well.
🗽 Waymo in the big city: Robotaxi company Waymo applied for a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York. While a notable step for the company, even if all goes well, it would take quite a while for Waymo to offer commercial service in the city. As someone who drives here, good luck, Waymo!
🦾 What do you really want? AI startups are gobbling up cash, but what do investors actually want from companies in this incredibly hyped category? Rebecca Bellan recently sat down with three VCs to get their thoughts on how AI startups should pitch for funding and how they can stand out.
📹 More models: AI image generation startup Midjourney announced the launch of its video-generating model, V1. It's only available on the web through Discord for now.
👀 Keeping an eye on OpenAI: "The OpenAI Files" is an archival project from the Midas Project and the Tech Oversight Project, two tech watchdog organizations. They're keeping track of documented concerns regarding governance, leadership integrity, and more at OpenAI.
