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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Don't Worry Parents, Even AI Has Trouble Keeping up With Your Kids' Slang
Talking to kids is confusing at best, downright mind-boggling at worst. It's all, skibidi toilet this, bacon avocado that. Seriously, who comes up with this stuff? If you've ever felt like an out-of-date old trying to keep up with kids these days, you're not alone — even artificial intelligence (AI) has no idea what the younger generation is talking about. (And, honestly? We feel so much better!) A June 2025 study of four AI models, including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, and Llama 3, found that all of them had trouble understanding slang terms used by Gen Alpha (born between 2010 and 2024). More from SheKnows The Viral 'Bacon Avocado' TikTok Trend Is Revealing Teens' Hidden Insecurities - & Scathing Insults 'Their distinctive ways of communicating, blending gaming references, memes, and AI-influenced expressions, often obscure concerning interactions from both human moderators and AI safety systems,' the study stated. In other words, the brain rot consumed by Gen Alpha that turns into today's most common phrases can't even be kept up with by computers. Researchers compared similar phrases like, 'fr fr let him cook,' which is actually supportive, and 'let him cook lmaoo,' which is insulting. Another example compared, 'OMGG you ate that up fr,' which is genuine praise, and 'you ate that up ig [skull],' which is masked harassment. After comparing AI to Gen Alpha and their parents, they found that Gen Alpha had a nearly perfect comprehension of their own slang (98 percent), while parents came in at 68 percent understanding, and AI models varied from 58.3 to 68.1 percent. It's encouraging that even AI can't keep up with what Gen Alpha and Gen Z says. After all, these slang terms come from the oddest, most obscure places, like a Justin Bieber crashout or random quotes from movies. It seems like you would have to be on the internet all the time to even have a hint what kids are saying nowadays, which Gen Alpha is. A 2025 study by Common Sense Media found that by the time kids are 2 years old, 40 percent of them have their own tablet, and by age 4, 58 percent do. By age 8, nearly 1 in 4 kids have their own cell phone. And on average, kids ages 5-8 spend nearly 3.5 hours a day using screen media, which includes TV, gaming, video chatting, and more. 'While technology keeps evolving, what children need hasn't changed,' Jill Murphy, Chief Content Officer of Common Sense Media, said in a statement. 'Parents can take practical steps: be actively involved in what your little ones are watching, choose content you can enjoy together, and connect screen time to real-world experiences — like acting out stories or discussing characters' feelings. Set clear boundaries around device use, establish tech-free times for meals and bedtime, and remember that media should be just one of many tools for nurturing your child's natural curiosity.'Best of SheKnows Celebrity Parents Who Are So Proud of Their LGBTQ Kids Here's Where Your Favorite Celebrity Parents Are Sending Their Kids to College Bird Names Are One of the Biggest Baby Name Trends for Gen Beta (& We Found 20+ Options)
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman breaks silence on relationship with Microsoft: "In any deep partnership there are ..."
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed recent reports of deteriorating relations with Microsoft , describing their multibillion-dollar partnership as beneficial for both companies despite ongoing negotiations over the AI startup's corporate restructuring. "Do you believe that, when you read those things?" Altman said when questioned about media reports suggesting tensions between the companies, according to the New York Times. He revealed having a "super nice call" with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday, where they discussed their collaborative future. Altman's comments come amid reports that OpenAI executives have considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior during their partnership negotiations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The potential nuclear option could involve seeking federal regulatory review of their contract terms for antitrust violations. OpenAI's corporate restructuring deadline raises stakes for both the companies by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo OpenAI faces mounting pressure to convert from its nonprofit origins to a for-profit structure by year-end, risking $20 billion in funding if unsuccessful. Microsoft's approval is crucial for this conversion, with the software giant potentially receiving a stake ranging from 20 to 49 percent in the restructured company, the Financial Times reported. "Obviously in any deep partnership, there are points of tension and we certainly have those," Altman acknowledged to the Times. "But on the whole, it's been like really wonderfully good for both companies." The partnership has become increasingly complex as both companies now compete directly in AI products and services. Microsoft currently receives 20 percent of OpenAI's revenues up to $92 billion and maintains exclusive rights to sell OpenAI's technology through its Azure cloud platform. Altman and co.'s WindSurf acquisition becomes latest flashpoint in partnership negotiations Central to current tensions is OpenAI's $3 billion acquisition of coding startup Windsurf, with the AI company wanting to exempt the purchase from Microsoft's access to its intellectual property, according to the Wall Street Journal. Microsoft has reportedly prepared contingency plans, including potentially walking away from negotiations while relying on its existing contract through 2030, the Financial Times noted. The partnership strain reflects broader competitive dynamics as both companies increasingly vie for the same enterprise customers. Microsoft has begun diversifying beyond OpenAI models, recently adding Mark Zuckerberg 's Llama 3 and Elon Musk 's xAI Grok to its cloud services, while developing internal alternatives under AI chief Mustafa Suleyman . Despite Altman's reassuring tone, the relationship that once symbolized successful tech collaboration now faces its most challenging test, with billions in funding and market positioning hanging in the balance.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Why Facebook-parent Meta may face same 'AI copying' problem as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Microsoft
Representative image Facebook parent Meta 's newest AI model, Llama 3.1, has been found to replicate passages from well-known books, including Harry Potter, far more frequently than anticipated, as per a new report which also says that many of these works remain under copyright. Researchers claim that the AI has memorised roughly 42% of the first Harry Potter book and can accurately reproduce 50-word sections about half the time. The study, conducted by experts from Stanford, Cornell, and West Virginia University, examined how five leading AI models processed the Books3 dataset, which includes thousands of copyrighted titles. "Llama 3.1 70B—a mid-sized model Meta released in July 2024—is far more likely to reproduce Harry Potter text than any of the other four models, the researchers found . "Interestingly, Llama 1 65B, a similar-sized model released in February 2023, had memorized only 4.4 percent of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. This suggests that despite the potential legal liability, Meta did not do much to prevent memorization as it trained Llama 3. At least for this book, the problem got much worse between Llama 1 and Llama 3," the researchers wrote. Meta's Llama 3.1 has been noted for retaining large portions of well-known books, including The Hobbit, 1984, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. In contrast, earlier versions, such as Llama 1, only memorized around 4% of Harry Potter. This suggests that the newer model is preserving significantly more copyrighted content. Why Meta's models are reproducing exact text Researchers suggest several reasons why Meta's AI models may be copying text verbatim. One possibility is that the same books were repeatedly used during training, reinforcing memorisation rather than generalising language patterns. Others speculate that training data could include excerpts from fan websites, reviews, or academic papers, leading the model to inadvertently retain copyrighted content. Additionally, adjustments to the training process may have amplified this issue without developers realizing the extent of its impact. What this means for Meta These findings intensify concerns about how AI models are trained and whether they might be violating copyright laws. As authors and publishers push back against unauthorised use of their work, this could become a major challenge for tech companies like Meta. Earlier this year, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, alleging that their AI models, including ChatGPT, were trained on copyrighted articles without permission. According to the Times, OpenAI, 'can generate output that recites Times' content verbatim, closely summarizes it, and mimics its expressive style.' It said that the AI company essentially stole their intellectual property. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
NDTV
13-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Meta Invests Over $10 Million In Scale AI, Takes In CEO Alexandr Wang
Scale AI announced a major new investment by Meta late Thursday that values the startup at more than $29 billion and puts its founder to work for the tech titan. Company founder and chief executive Alexandr Wang will join Meta to help with the tech giant's own artificial intelligence efforts as part of the deal, according to the startup. Meta was reportedly pouring more than $10 billion into San Francisco-based Scale AI, and acquires its 28-year-old CEO amid fierce competition in the AI race with rivals such as OpenAI, Google and Microsoft. "Meta has finalised our strategic partnership and investment in Scale AI," a Meta spokesperson said in response to an AFP inquiry. "As part of this, we will deepen the work we do together producing data for AI models and Alexandr Wang will join Meta to work on our superintelligence efforts." Meta promised more details about the move in coming weeks. Scale AI works with business, governments and labs to exploit the benefits of artificial intelligence, according to the startup. "Meta's investment recognises Scale's accomplishments to date and reaffirms that our path forward -- like that of AI -- is limitless," Wang said in a release. "Scale bridges the gap between human values and technology to help our customers realize AI's full potential." Since Wang founded Scale AI in 2016, it has grown to more than 1,500 people, he wrote in a post on X. He said a few other employees, whom he referred to as "Scaliens," will go with him to work on Meta's AI initiative. Wang described his departure as "bittersweet," adding he will remain a member of the Scale AI board of directors. - Military AI - Along with work that includes AI data, agents, and optimizing systems, Scale AI late last year announced an artificial intelligence model built on Meta's Llama 3 model that is customized for US national security missions including planning military or intelligence operations and understanding adversary vulnerabilities. Listed capabilities of "Defense Llama" include assessing scenarios and answering tactical questions such as how enemies might attack and how to effectively counter, according to Scale AI. "Scale AI is committed to ongoing collaboration with the defense community to ensure Defense Llama remains a trusted and effective asset for US military and intelligence operations," Wang said at the time. Scale AI will use the infusion of capital to accelerate innovation and strengthen partnerships, along with distributing proceeds to equity holders, according to the startup. Meta will hold a minority stake in Scale AI after the investment deal closes, but an exact figure was not revealed. Tech industry veteran and investor Jason Droege, a co-founder of Uber Eats food delivery platform, will take over as chief of Scale AI, according to the company. "Scale has led the charge in accelerating AI development," Droege said in a release. "We have built the strongest foundation to tackle AI's data challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible." Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg recently touted his tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant, telling shareholders it is used by a billion people each month across its platforms.
eNCA
13-06-2025
- Business
- eNCA
Meta makes major investment in Scale AI, takes in CEO
USA - Scale AI announced a major new investment by Meta late Thursday that values the startup at more than $29 billion and puts its founder to work for the tech titan. Company founder and chief executive Alexandr Wang will join Meta to help with the tech giant's own artificial intelligence efforts as part of the deal, according to the startup. Meta was reportedly pouring more than $10 billion into San Francisco-based Scale AI, and acquires its 28-year-old CEO amid fierce competition in the AI race with rivals such as OpenAI, Google and Microsoft. "Meta has finalized our strategic partnership and investment in Scale AI," a Meta spokesperson said in response to an AFP inquiry. "As part of this, we will deepen the work we do together producing data for AI models and Alexandr Wang will join Meta to work on our superintelligence efforts." Meta promised more details about the move in coming weeks. Scale AI works with business, governments and labs to exploit the benefits of artificial intelligence, according to the startup. "Meta's investment recognises Scale's accomplishments to date and reaffirms that our path forward - like that of AI - is limitless," Wang said in a release. "Scale bridges the gap between human values and technology to help our customers realise AI's full potential." Since Wang founded Scale AI in 2016, it has grown to more than 1,500 people, he wrote in a post on X. He said a few other employees, whom he referred to, as "Scaliens," will go with him to work on Meta's AI initiative. Wang described his departure as "bittersweet," adding he will remain a member of the Scale AI board of directors. - Military AI - Along with work that includes AI data, agents, and optimising systems, Scale AI late last year announced an artificial intelligence model built on Meta's Llama 3 model that is customised for US national security missions including planning military or intelligence operations and understanding adversary vulnerabilities. Listed capabilities of "Defense Llama" include assessing scenarios and answering tactical questions such as how enemies might attack and how to effectively counter, according to Scale AI. "Scale AI is committed to ongoing collaboration with the defense community to ensure Defense Llama remains a trusted and effective asset for US military and intelligence operations," Wang said at the time. Scale AI will use the infusion of capital to accelerate innovation and strengthen partnerships, along with distributing proceeds to equity holders, according to the startup. Meta will hold a minority stake in Scale AI after the investment deal closes, but an exact figure was not revealed. Tech industry veteran and investor Jason Droege, a co-founder of Uber Eats food delivery platform, will take over as chief of Scale AI, according to the company. "Scale has led the charge in accelerating AI development," Droege said in a release. "We have built the strongest foundation to tackle AI's data challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible." Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg recently touted his tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant, telling shareholders it is used by a billion people each month across its platforms.
