OpenAI has reversed a plan to become a for-profit company, announcing that its nonprofit will retain control while the for-profit arm becomes a public benefit corporation to attract more capital and pursue acquisitions, according to CEO Sam Altman. The decision comes after discussions with civic leaders and attorneys general in California and Delaware.
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The Yuka app, launched in France and now popular in the US, scores food products based on various health criteria like organic status, nutritional quality and additives. With 68 million users globally, Yuka's influence is evident as companies like Conagra and Chobani respond to consumer feedback and alter recipes driven by the app's ratings. Despite some people questioning Yuka's rating methodology, experts say it's reshaping the landscape of food labeling and consumer choices.
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Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, both of which charge exclusively via USB-C, marking a shift from the proprietary Surface Connect port. The change aligns with EU e-waste reduction efforts, as Microsoft also stops including chargers with the devices.
Amazon's Zoox has started testing its autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles, using retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs with human drivers to map the area. This makes Los Angeles the sixth city for Zoox's testing, joining Austin, Texas, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami and Seattle. Zoox plans to eventually introduce its purpose-built bidirectional electric vehicle.
Lowe's has introduced the Mylow Companion, an AI-powered assistant for store associates, across all 1,700 of its stores. Developed with OpenAI, the tool uses natural language processing to provide expert advice on customer queries and runs on handheld devices already in use.
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