A peek into today’s edition: 

• Updates at OpenAI
• The NFL launches new mobile game
• Apple Vision Pro digital personas are here

OpenAI Shakeups and Updates

OpenAI’s ChatGPT will no longer require users to make an account to use its platform, though those who don’t won’t be able to save or share chats. Essentially, without an account, users will be able to access a limited version of the conversation AI chatbot.

Elsewhere, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stepped back from overseeing the OpenAI Startup Fund, the company’s venture arm that invests in early-stage AI companies. Ian Hathaway, an executive who has helped manage the fund since its inception in 2021, will succeed Altman.

More updates from OpenAI:

• Users can now edit DALL-E images directly in ChatGPT by selecting parts of images and texting out the changes they want to make.
• OpenAI teased its new AI-powered voice cloning tool, Voice Engine, to a select group of businesses.
• Microsoft and OpenAI are teaming up to build a $100 billion supercomputer coined Stargate

A16z to Invest $30M in Tech & Gaming Startups

A16z general partner Andrew Chen announced via X that he’s investing $30 million in startups building at the intersection of tech and gaming, specifically across the web3, AI, and augmented reality industries. The $30 million fund is part of the venture capital firm’s Speedrun program, which is an early-stage accelerator for startups at the intersection of tech and games. Accepted startups will receive a $750,000 investment and participate in a 12-week intensive program running between July and October in LA later this year.

The deadline to apply is May 19, and selected startups will be notified in June.

• Apple officially launched Spatial Personas from beta for the Vision Pro to help solve the device’s isolating experience. This new offering allows users to display digital versions of themselves in SharePlay-enabled apps to interact with other Apple Vision Pro users.
• Three TikTok-fueled trends are coming together as one. Alo, the omnipresent sportswear company, is teaming up with Beats by Dre for a special edition headphone drop. The campaign features singer Tyla and is soundtracked by her song Safer. The collaboration is a “celebration of the rhythm of life and the practice of being present.”
• Stevie Wonder, Nicki Minaj, Billie Eilish, and more than 200 other artists signed an open letter penned by the Artist Rights Alliance that calls on AI developers and digital music services to stop using AI to infringe on artists’ rights.
• In an effort to bring more educational content to its platform globally, TikTok is expanding its dedicated STEM feed to Europe after first launching it in the US last year.
• It’s been a busy week over at Microsoft. As the US House of Representatives announced that it’s banning the Big Tech company’s AI chatbot, Copilot, on government devices, Microsoft also announced that it’s unbundling Teams from the rest of its Office subscription services following complaints from the European Union and rivals like Slack.
• Google has agreed to delete millions of users’ web browsing data as part of a settlement for a 2020 class action lawsuit that alleged the Big Tech giant wasn’t being honest about how Chrome tracks web activity.
• AT&T is investigating a widespread data leak that resulted in sensitive information from 73 million of its current and former customers being released on the dark web a few weeks ago.
• Popular NFT collection Doodles is expanding its range with an animated special featuring Pharrell, Lil Wayne, and Coi Leray. The campaign, titled “Project Grey,” will begin its rollout this summer. This isn’t the first time Doodles and Pharrell have linked up, having been named the company’s Chief Brand Officer in 2022.

Tesla‘s annual sales are down for the first time since 2020 due to increased competition. To entice interested buyers, I’m going to bet that Tesla will kick down prices for its EVs at least one more time this year.

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Another year is coming to a close, and now, more than ever, the tech industry is moving and shaking things up. New tech companies are rising to the top, and the Big Tech giants are expanding with new tech and products to stay in the race.

To cap off another eventful year, Boardroom details 10 of the biggest tech moments, announcements, and headlines from 2023. In no particular order, here we go.

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10 of the Biggest Tech Moments of 2023

OpenAI fired Sam Altman, then hired him back in a week.

OpenAI‘s board fired its CEO and co-founder Sam Altman in mid-November in an unexpected coup before rehiring the AI tycoon less than a week later. Altman’s return came with a new board and little to no confirmed explanation from OpenAI as to why he was ousted in the first place. The entire debacle from bizarre, and every day for a week, it seemed like more and more tea was getting spilled.

Microsoft finally got clearance to acquire Activision Blizzard.

In October, Microsoft officially got the green light to acquire video game giant Activision Blizzard for $69 billion. The Big Tech leader first bid to acquire Activision in January 2022, with its biggest hurdle being UK regulators. After negotiating some changes to the costly contract, Microsoft moved closer to pulling off its biggest deal yet. The acquisition deal closed the same day both parties signed the contract.

Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty.

Nearly a year after getting arrested in the Bahamas and extradited to the US, disgraced ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of multiple charges of fraud and conspiracy at the top of November. SBF spent five weeks in court trying to convince a jury that he didn’t steal billions of dollars and defraud FTX customers. The former crypto leader will be sentenced on March 28, 2024; he’s facing a maximum of 115 years in prison.

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Google launched an AI chatbot called Bard.

In March, Google opened public access to Bard AI, its flagship competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Google’s conversational and generative artificial intelligence-enabled chatbot hasn’t risen to popularity like ChatGPT has, but it’s still in the early days of the AI chatbot race.

Twitter officially became X while legacy users flocked to other apps.

Elon Musk officially rebranded Twitter as X in July, sunsetting the icon blue bird logo we’ve known and loved for over a decade. X has been pushing hard to become the “everything app” this year but has steep competition now. As X continues to make changes, there has been a surge in other text-based apps like Bluesky, Spill, and Meta’s newest app.

Meta launched a new text-based app called Threads.

Meta once again shocked the social media world when it launched a new text-based conversation app called Threads in July.  The primary purpose of Threads is to be an app more focused on text and dialogue, modeled after what Instagram has done for photos and videos. Since its launch, the new app has attracted approximately 100 million monthly active users. Threads came in a “year of efficiency” for Meta, which also saw its stock surge as much as 176% in 2023.

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Apple hit a historic milestone with a $3 trillion market cap.

Apple made history in July when it again hit a $3 trillion market capitalization. The Big Tech giant is the first public company to reach that milestone and has done it twice. The accolade came a month after Apple announced that it would release its first virtual reality and augmented reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. The headset is set to launch in early 2024.

Google loses to Epic Games in court.

A jury unanimously sided with Epic Games over Google in an antitrust case that started three years ago when the Fortnite creator filed a lawsuit against the Big Tech company for charging higher than normal app store fees and restricting payment systems. Epic Games hopes this court decision will force Google to allow app developers to use alternative payment systems within their apps or run their own app stores on Android. Right now, Google gets a 30% cut of in-app purchases. We’ll know more about Google’s app store changes in January.

AI-generated “Heart on My Sleeve” song goes viral.

An AI-generated song featuring vocals from Drake and The Weeknd went viral in April, sparking a larger discussion about the use of AI across the music industry. Drake and The Weeknd didn’t agree to let their voices be featured on the song “Heart on My Sleeve,” anonymously produced by TikToker Ghostwriter977. After a short viral stint, major social media and streaming platforms removed Ghostwriter’s original posts for infringing content creation with generative AI.

Tesla’s Cybertruck finally hit the road.

Tesla began delivering the first round of its much-anticipated Cybertrucks at the end of November, two years after it originally planned to roll them out. The new electric-powered vehicle with a futuristic trapezoid-like design is Tesla’s first new model in three years. The electric automotive maker plans to produce 250,000 Cybertrucks a year once it reaches full production mode.

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A peek into today’s edition: 

• Happy first birthday, ChatGPT!
• AI fakes are back on the rise
• Amazon announces new tech at AWS conference

OpenAI Preps for a Major Transition as ChatGPT Turns 1

ChatGPT turned 1 this week, so I penned a story highlighting some of the monumental moments the viral AI chatbot had this past year. OpenAI‘s flagship conversational AI platform quickly and easily took the world by storm last fall, mainly because no one else was doing it yet. ChatGPT walked so Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s Bing, Snap’s My AI, and all the other countless AI chatbots on the market right now could run.

Still, it’s hard to commemorate ChatGPT’s success without also mentioning OpenAI’s recent turmoil. As of this past week, OpenAI’s board has fully made its transition as founder Sam Altman prepares to take back over. Microsoft has adopted a non-voting observer seat, and three of the four members who suddenly fired Altman are now gone. I have been wondering if Altman’s ousting, return, and board changes are the reasons Apple and Google didn’t honor ChatGPT as their apps of the year. ChatGPT’s mobile app has attracted more than 110 million downloads and generated nearly $29 million in consumer spending since it launched on iOS in May and on Android in July.

Despite the commotion, the platform’s impact is undeniable, and I can’t wait to see how ChatGPT progresses in the next year.

ByteDance Downsizes Gaming Division, Announces Virtual TikTok Open House

ByteDance announced that it’s restructuring its gaming business and cutting hundreds of jobs. This decision will mainly affect Nuverse, a video game publisher and subsidiary of ByteDance, an anonymous source told CNBC. ByteDance also halted work on unreleased games after aggressively pushing into the gaming industry in the past few years. A ByteDance spokesperson told CNBC that the company made this decision “to center on long-term strategic growth areas.” Nuverse will continue to operate at a smaller capacity.

Elsewhere in ByteDance’s business world, TikTok announced that it’s hosting a virtual open house on Dec. 12 to showcase its new and evolving augmented reality development tools.

A Popular Coding Influencer and Sports Illustrated Flagged for AI Fakes

It’s been a whirlwind of a week for AI fakes.

Firstly, Microsoft and Amazon executives backed out of speaking at a software developer conference called DevTernity after one of its organizers, Eduards Sizovs, admitted that one of the featured speakers was an AI-generated woman with a fake job title. To make matters worse, 404 Media revealed that Sizovs is also behind a popular Instagram account, @Coding_Unicorn, that was supposed to be run by a woman named Julia, who is a coder. The account boasts 115,000 followers, but in 404 Media’s investigation, the outlet found countless pieces of evidence that point to Sizovs running the page.

Sports Illustrated is also under fire for allegedly publishing AI-generated articles authored by AI-generated writers, Futurism uncovered. Yes, you read that right. Both the articles and author images were created with AI. SI has since taken down the stories pending an investigation, and its publisher, The Arena Group, claimed in a statement that Futurism’s findings are false. The Arena Group said that the articles in question were product reviews from an external partner, AdVon Commerce. The Arena Group’s shares plunged nearly 30% on Tuesday, knocking $20 million off its market cap.

• OpenAI’s ChatGPT isn’t the only one celebrating a birthday this week — Nov. 28 marked 11 years since the first Bitcoin halving event took place, a time when the cryptocurrency cost $12 per coin. Bitcoin has surpassed $37,500 as of this week.
• Amazon announced at its AWS re:Invent 2023 Conference that it’s releasing an AI-powered image creator called the Tutan Image Generator. The e-commerce giant also unveiled an AI chatbot for businesses called Q.
• Google‘s new geothermal energy project is officially operational in Nevada, becoming a new clean energy power source for two of the Big Tech giant’s data centers.
• Post headlines are back on X, though URLs still won’t have further preview text. Elsewhere, the New York Times reported that X could lose up to $75 million in revenue by the end of the year as more advertisers pull out. Elon Musk‘s response? He told advertisers, including Disney, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros Discovery, to “go fuck yourself. Go. Fuck. Yourself. Is that clear? I hope it is.”
• FTX investors are targeting Major League Baseball, Formula 1, Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s racing team, and other high-level entities in a newly filed lawsuit this week, accusing them of participating in FTX’s $11 billion scheme to defraud investors.
• YouTube is further breaking into the gaming industry with the launch of more than 30 mini-games for its YouTube Premium subscribers. Coined Playables, the portfolio of games are both mobile and desktop-friendly.

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Lapse, a photo-sharing app that skyrocketed from No. 118 to No. 1 in Apple’s App Store in September, saw downloads drop as much as 70% in recent months. I’m going to bet that we’ll see an uptick in activity once Lapse opens up invites to the masses instead of only allowing users to join by invite codes from friends.

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One year ago today, OpenAI publicly launched ChatGPT.

If you didn’t know, ChatGPT stands for Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, and this is the company’s flagship AI-powered and text-generated chatbot, created to engage in a range of general topics with users. It feels like the AI chatbot and its parent company have taken over headlines for much longer than a year, yet at the same time it feels like yesterday that OpenAI shocked the world when the conversational AI platform went viral almost instantly.

Happy first birthday, ChatGPT.

Though much could be said about OpenAI at this time, Boardroom will celebrate ChatGPT’s birthday by highlighting 10 milestones that it hit in its first year on the market. And remember, all of this happened in a year. Where do you think the chatbot will be next year or in the next decade?

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ChatGPT Year 1 Milestones

Nov. 30, 2022: Launch

OpenAI announces the public launch of ChatGPT in a blog post on Nov. 30, 2022. This free version is powered by GPT-3.5 and is only accessible through its website. To start, it is only trained on data up until September 2021. The AI chatbot becomes an overnight success, attracting 1 million users in its first five days on the market. By December 2022, it surpasses 100 million monthly active users, becoming the fastest-growing consumer internet application ever.

Like many other new tech services, ChatGPT launched with a waiting list that granted people access over time.

Feb. 1, 2023: OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Plus

OpenAI launches a subscription service called ChatGPT Plus to monetize a higher tier of its AI chatbot. The subscription plan pilots at $20 per month and includes access to experimental versions of ChatGPT.

Most notably, at this time, subscribers could access to ChatGPT during peak times when the AI chatbot is otherwise not available to users accessing it for free.

March 1: An API Arrives

OpenAI releases an API for ChatGPT that allows any business, organization, or developer to integrate its tech into their already-developed apps and products. One of the first API adopters includes Snap, which used ChatGPT’s API to create its own AI chatbot offering within Snapchat called My AI.

March 14: GPT-4 Launches

OpenAI launches GPT-4, its newest AI model, which the company continues to fine-tune throughout the year. This AI model can analyze text, images, and voice commands. GPT-4 is available at a limited capacity to ChatGPT Plus users and via the API. GPT-4 does come with a message limit, though. At launch, ChatGPT Plus subscribers were limited to 100 messages every four hours, but that has been changed to 50 messages every three hours as of November 2023.

GPT-4’s biggest distinction from GPT-3.5 is that it’s trained on data up until April 2023.

May 18: iOS Launch

OpenAI launches its ChatGPT mobile app in the US for iPhone users. The app later expands to iPad users as well. The app version of the AI chatbot is free to use, doesn’t have any advertisements, and includes voice-to-text capabilities. The app has now expanded to allow users to carry out voice conversations with the product using a speech recognition system called Whisper, which responds in a handful of voices. The app can also sync users’ history across devices.

By the end of May, ChatGPT’s app expands to nearly 50 more countries. In September, ChatGPT’s mobile app hits $4.6 million in revenue and 15.6 million downloads.

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July 25: App Access Rolls out on Android

OpenAI expands its mobile ChatGPT app to the Google Play store and Android users. The Android-based app first launches in the US, India, Bangladesh and Brazil before expanding to more regions.

August 28: ChatGPT Enterprise arrives

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Enterprise, a new offering that grants enterprises unlimited access to GPT-4 with extra layers of security and privacy. This is a more business-focused version of ChatGPT, and it comes with data analysis capabilities. ChatGPT Enterprise also comes with more customization options.

October 18: Internet Browsing Returns

Earlier this year, OpenAI released a plugin that connects ChatGPT to the internet to extend its capabilities to third-party knowledge. API developers and ChatGPT Plus users were the first to gain access before the AI company took the feature offline to address some glitches. OpenAI regranted ChatGPT’s browser access, this time for everyone.

With this new feature, OpenAI says ChatGPT’s data no longer caps at September 2021, as it can access real-time data via the web. OpenAI beta tested its internet-browsing feature with select users in September before expanding it.

Oct. 19: AI Image Generator Dall-E 3 is integrated into ChatGPT

OpenAI announces that it’s integrating its AI image generator Dall-E 3 into ChatGPT, allowing users to have simple conversations with ChatGPT to guide it to create images. Users can describe their vision using text or audio, and the chatbot can create it using Dall-E’s capabilities. It can even handle edits.

The feature is only available to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise users.

Nov. 6: OpenAI Introduces Custom GPTs

OpenAI hosts its first developer’s conference in San Francisco, where it announces a slew of new offerings, including the ability to create custom versions of ChatGPT. OpenAI dubs these custom versions of its AI chatbot “GPTs,” and they can be designed with instructions, custom knowledge and other skills. GPTs can be used for various offerings like website creation, automating tasks, data analysis, and more.

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A peek into today’s edition: 

• Coinbase in the nation’s capital
• The download on Meta Connect
• The end of Google Podcasts

Coinbase Takes DC Same Day Gary Gensler Testifies Before Congress

Coinbase mobilized the crypto community, welcoming leaders from more than 50 crypto companies to join it in DC on Wednesday, Sept. 27 for the inaugural Stand With Crypto Day. Coinbase’s head of US policy, Kara Calvert, spearheaded the effort, which coincided with SEC Chair Gensler testifying in front of the House Financial Services Committee about his ambitious rulemaking proposals. Coinbase conceptualized Stand With Crypto Day to advocate for pro-crypto policies as regulators inch closer and closer to implementing more laws and regulations around digital currencies. Some crypto leaders met with Congress members to advocate for clear legislation for crypto operations. Stand With Crypto also operates as an independent nonprofit to mobilize the crypto community year-round for different actions, programs, and events. Coinbase capped off the day with a moderated fireside chat with CEO Brian Armstrong who discussed why Coinbase is stepping up to challenge lawmakers to act.

This event comes a month after Coinbase won approval from the Biden Administration’s CFTC National Futures Association to list crypto futures. The move made the exchange the first crypto platform to offer regulated and leveraged crypto futures alongside traditional spot trading.

The Download on Meta Connect 2023

The annual Meta Connect 2023 conference wrapped this week. It included two days of new AI product reveals and updates on Meta’s augmented reality and virtual reality landscape. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the tech giant is “focused on building the future of human connection” during his keynote. Here are some of the key announcements and takeaways from the event:

• Meta Quest 3: Since debuting the new mixed-reality headset in June, Meta announced that preorders for the Quest 3 are now open, and the headset will be available on Oct. 10. Quest 3 models range in price from $500 to $650 depending on storage capacity.
• Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Meta and Ray-Ban debuted their second generation of smart glasses that are equipped with cameras, spatial audio, and video capture and photo capabilities. This product succeeds Ray-Ban Stories, which was released in 2021.
• Meta AI: The Big Tech leader showcased its new AI chatbot personality tech with a couple dozen different celebrity voices. Meta AI is the company’s new generative AI assistant that will be available in Meta’s family of apps, including Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Generative AI image editing is also being developed for Instagram.

Amazon’s $4B Investment in Anthropic and an FTC Lawsuit

Amazon announced that it will invest up to $4 billion in generative artificial intelligence startup Anthropic as part of a larger strategic collaboration. This deal makes Amazon Web Services the primary cloud provider for Anthropic, which is building AI systems set to rival OpenAI. Within days of that good news, bad news followed when the US Federal Trade Commission and attorney generals from 17 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant. The suit alleges that Amazon is illegally maintaining monopoly power to inflate online prices and overcharge sellers. Ultimately, the agency is concerned about Amazon using interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies. The FTC has been investigating Amazon for years. However, the lawsuit comes after the company allegedly failed to offer concessions to settle some of these claims in closed meetings last month.

I’ll surely be following this case closely.

Updates from OpenAI

OpenAI is reportedly seeking a new valuation between $80 billion and $90 billion through a sale of some of its shares. The AI company’s rapid success is undeniable, so reaching this new height wouldn’t surprise me one bit. Here are some more updates from OpenAI’s world:

• OpenAI debuted a new internet browsing feature for ChatGPT users to surf the web.
• OpenAI’a Sam Altman is reportedly working with iPhone designer Jony Ive to conceptualize and develop a new AI hardware device, The Information reported.
• Tubi announced the release Rabbit AI, the streamer’s new AI-enabled recommendations feature powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI chatbot.
• OpenAI responded to author and comedian Sarah Silverman‘s lawsuit against ChatGPT that she filed earlier this year. The AI company’s legal team filed motions to dismiss some of the counts in the lawsuit. It expects to fight the copyright infringement allegation head-on in court.
• ChatGPT can now understand spoken words and respond with a synthetic voice.

• Google Podcasts is shutting down this year. However, it’s not the end of the podcast era for the Big Tech, which is adding podcast tools and features to YouTube Music instead. Also, Google Bard got a significant update last week after users discovered that Google Search was indexing conversations with the AI chatbot.

• I’m not sure what MicroStrategy‘s master plan is. he data analytics firm acquired 5,445 more Bitcoin tokens, taking its holding up to 158,245 Bitcoins.
• Web3 brand Yuga Labs announced a partnership with A BATHING APE. They will design apparel collection that will be first available to Bored Ape Yacht Club holders before hitting stores in December. The collection will debut in Hong Kong in November during BAYC’s annual ApeFest community event.
• The Central Intelligence Agency is developing an AI chatbot for other US intelligence agencies. The new tech offering will be trained on publicly available data and is being created to assist users in sifting through public data.
• Tinder officially rolled out its new exclusive subscription program, Tinder Select, which will cost $500 a month and offer users more unique features to find love connections. Tinder is accepting applications for the program on a rolling basis.
• Move over Dall-E 3 and Midjoirney, there’s new competition in town. Getty Images is developing an AI tool that will be able to generate images from its library of work.

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A peek into today’s edition: 

• Microsoft‘s new products and data leaks
• Another lawsuit and new crypto token at ChatGPT
• Apple tops list of most future-proof brands

Microsoft Announces New Products Following Major Data Leaks

Microsoft showcased the next generation of its Surface computers, the new Windows 11 operating system, and shared updates on its Microsoft 365 Copilot AI tool at an event in New York. The tech leader unveiled the Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop Go 3, Surface Go 4, and Surface Hub 3, all of which will hit the market on Oct. 3. Microsoft also announced enterprise availability for Microsoft 35 Copilot, its supplemental AI tool that can embed with Word, Excel, and other productivity apps. The new offering will be available to businesses starting Nov. 1 and will cost $30 per person per month on top of the existing Microsoft 365 monthly fee.

Microsoft’s legacy product chief, Panos Panay, was missing from the event, and that’s because he announced his departure from the business on Monday. He is headed to Amazon to run the division that oversees Alexa and Echo devices. Panay was with Microsoft for 20 years and is most known for leading the Microsoft Windows team and helping push the tech firm’s Surface computers to market.

Microsoft is also one step closer to closing in on acquiring Activision Blizzard after Britain’s antitrust regulator signed off on the deal. Amid all these new updates this week, news of two separate data leaks at Microsoft took over top headlines, as well.

First, AI researchers at the Big Tech firm accidentally exposed 38 terabytes of sensitive data, including private keys and passwords, while trying to publish some other data on GitHub. Secondly, leaked court documents detailed Microsoft’s plans for an all-digital Xbox Series X refresh that is expected to hit the market next year. The cylindrical device has a new look, lower power usage, expanded internal storage, and no disc drive. The documents came from Microsoft’s trial with the FTC over the summer, but the commission said Microsoft accidentally uploaded these docs to the court itself, and someone got ahold of them.

OpenAI Hit With Another Lawsuit, Plus More Updates From ChatGPT

OpenAI was hit with another copyright infringement lawsuit filed by 17 authors claiming ChatGPT is using their copyrighted works without permission. Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin, novelist Josh Grisham, and My Sister’s Keeper author Jodi Picoult are some of the top names in the claim organized by the Authors Guild. OpenAI responded to the lawsuit and said it has been working with authors and creators to understand their concerns about AI and misconceptions around the scope of copyrighted works. The lawsuit comes after a string of similar complaints filed against OpenAI earlier this year.

Despite the legal troubles, OpenAI is rolling out new tech after unveiling Dall-E 3 earlier this week. The latest version of OpenAI’s text-to-image tool that leverages ChatGPT comes with more safeguards and an easier process for users to turn their ideas into images. The AI giant will allow creators to decide if they want their work to be a part of this new offering. The possibilities seem endless with ChatGPT, and an anonymous Ethereum developer proved that when he combined his code with ChatGPT’s API to create a real digital coin named AstroPepeX. ChatGPT suggested all aspects of the coin’s creation, down to its name and imagery. AstroPepeX is available for trading on Uniswap’s exchange, and the memecoin generated $12.9 million on its opening day.

Google is Making Strides With AI

It’s been a busy week for Google. The Big Tech firm is inching closer to releasing its enterprise conversational AI system named Gemini, Jon Victor at The Information reported. Gemini is a collection of large language models that can perform various tasks, and it will be available to businesses through Google Cloud. Google has reportedly given a group of companies access to an early version of the platform with select offerings.

Now, Gemini is completely different from Google’s consumer AI chatbot, Bard, which will stay on the market when Gemini launches. To continue expanding Bard, Google is connecting the AI chatbot to its flagship consumer services, including YouTube and Gmail. YouTube Shorts is getting a generative AI feature called Dream Screen, allowing users to create AI-generated videos and image backgrounds using text descriptions. This new feature comes nearly a month after Snapchat launched a generative AI feature called “Dreams” that allows users to turn photos into more imaginative backgrounds. Coincidence or?

X Shares More on Vision For ‘Everything App’ Plans

X CEO Linda Yaccarino and the platforms management team shared an overview of X’s latest developments and plans on its road to becoming the everything app, which is something I’m still trying to wrap my head around understanding. Yaccarino and her team laid out these updates at X‘s newly reformed Client Council earlier this week. Some of these features have already been released, but X highlighted long-form blog posts, video calls, creator subscriptions, and product and job listings. X still has some work to do on the in-app payments system mentioned, and I’ll be the first to tell you the mock-up images were not good.

Elsewhere in X’s sphere, in an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Elon Musk teased new X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) tiers to attract more users to the program. While some outlets report that Musk said X will be completely paywalled, the platform’s owner denied that he made such remarks.

• As Apple rolls out an iPhone 12 software update to address radiation concerns, the Big Tech giant topped the 2023 FutureBrand Index as the most future-proof brand over top tech competitors like Samsung, Microsoft, Intel, and Amazon.
• Amazon announced a slate of new software and devices at its annual fall event, including the addition of generative AI in its voice assistant Alexa.
• Airbnb listings will get a verification symbol as the platform launches a process to shake out fake listings in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and France to start. Airbnb is also using an AI system to flag users who may be booking a property for a party.
• As TikTok rolls out its new AI-generated content label, the social network will also use AI to detect AI content to slap a label on. The new update comes as TikTok is working to bring its employees back into the office, and the company is using an app to track attendance.
• Square CEO Alyssa Henry will depart the Block-owned financial services platform on Oct. 2 following an outage that spanned two days and didn’t allow sellers to process payments. Block Co-founder Jack Dorsey will take over as CEO after Henry’s exit.
• Run Tech Club Foundation hosted a gala celebrating the impact of sports and projects launched by athletes, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Angel City FC‘s Kara Nortman, Trevor McFedries of Friends With Benefits, and Saysh’s Wes Felix are some honorees awarded at the event.

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Meta put its ambitious metaverse plans on ice this year, and now we know why. The Big Tech giant is developing an artificial intelligence system that could rival the model that OpenAI built to power ChatGPT, the Wall Street Journal reported.

This new development comes after Meta announced the release of Llama 2 alongside Microsoft in July. Llama 2 is the tech giant’s open-source large language AI model, free for research and commercial use. The Facebook and Instagram parent company wants to build something even more powerful than that. WSJ reports that Meta is developing an open-source AI system that could launch as early as next year. The new tech would allow companies to build AI tools that could produce various content, such as high-level text and analyses.

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WSJ got the scoop from a couple of sources close to Meta, who also said the tech firm is building data centers that can handle the significant amount of computing power it will need to create a new AI system. The data centers will be equipped with Nvidia’s H100 semiconductor chips, AI-enabled chips tailored for generative AI outputs due to their quick processing power. Training on Meta’s new large language model could start in early 2024, ahead of its release. The AI system was built by a special core team that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg put together earlier this year.

Despite partnering with Microsoft to develop Llama 2 — which seems a bit conflicting since Microsoft is also heavily invested in OpenAI — Meta plans to develop and push out the new AI system on its own. Meta is hoping to build a system as powerful as OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4, but by the time it releases next year, we can guess that OpenAI will drop a few more new models. This doesn’t necessarily mean Meta is behind the wave, but it definitely has some competition in the generative AI arena.

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This is Part 3 of our “Boardroom & ChatGPT Expand the WNBA” series. If you missed Parts 1 & 2, catch up on how we picked our expansion cities and developed team names and branding for them.

One of the main reasons fans are clamoring for WNBA expansion is because there are too few roster spots compared to how many deserving women can compete in the league. That makes a potential WNBA expansion draft all the more fun.

And so, the Nashville Rhythm and Vancouver Vortex are on the clock. With some help from ChatGPT (and a little more hand-holding than we needed before), we conducted a full-on WNBA expansion draft to fill their rosters. For added measure, we asked AI to give us a coaching staff for each team and some priorities for the WNBA’s traditional first-year player draft.

Behold.

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WNBA Expansion Draft Rules & Assumptions

The WNBA CBA does not outline exactly what an expansion draft would look like. There also hasn’t been one in the league since 2008, and there hasn’t been one involving multiple teams since 2000. We do, however, want to ensure a few things:

• Current WNBA teams should be able to protect some of their players from being taken.
• There should be a maximum number of players from a current team that can be taken.
• The expansion teams still need to adhere to salary minimums and maximums.

To do that, we decided that each current team would be allowed to protect 50% of its roster. Additionally, no more than three players from a current team would be allowed to be drafted. After that? We just gave ChatGPT the list of available players, their salaries, positions, and basic stats and let the bot go nuts.

We asked that ChatGPT consider roster construction when drafting players but didn’t elaborate. If AI thinks a team of 12 centers is the best way to win in the WNBA, well, who are we to challenge our future overlords?

We also had to make some assumptions, partly because we don’t know exactly how an expansion draft would work in real life and partly because we need to simplify the process for our own sanity.

• Unrestricted free agents this offseason will just be eligible with their 2023 teams.
• The draft will be 12 rounds to equal the size of a WNBA roster. When you throw in regular WNBA draft picks and free agents, that’ll be plenty for training camp competition.

Without further ado, here is how ChatGPT ran the expansion draft.

WNBA Expansion Draft Results

Round 1: Nashville Rhythm select: Monique Billings, Vancouver Vortex select: Kiah Stokes
Round 2: Nashville Rhythm select: Danielle Robinson, Vancouver Vortex select: Natalie Achonwa
Round 3: Nashville Rhythm select: Sug Sutton, Vancouver Vortex select: Shay Peddy
Round 4: Nashville Rhythm select: Kayla Thornton, Vancouver Vortex select: Jade Melbourne
Round 5: Nashville Rhythm select: Katie Lou Samuelson, Vancouver Vortex select: Ruthy Hebard
Round 6: Nashville Rhythm select: Tiana Hawkins, Vancouver Vortex select: Isabelle Harrison
Round 7: Nashville Rhythm select: Kristi Toliver, Vancouver Vortex select: Lexie Hull
Round 8: Nashville Rhythm select: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Vancouver Vortex select: Nia Clouden
Round 9: Nashville Rhythm select: Haley Jones, Vancouver Vortex select: Kadi Sissoko
Round 10: Nashville Rhythm select: Bridget Carlton, Vancouver Vortex select: Sika Kone
Round 11: Nashville Rhythm select: Dearica Hamby, Vancouver Vortex select: Joyner Holmes
Round 12: Nashville Rhythm select: Nikola Milic, Vancouver Vortex select: Alaina Coates

WNBA Draft Needs

One of ChatGPT’s drawbacks is that it does not have much knowledge about events 2021-present. That makes it impractical to let it simulate a WNBA Draft of current college players. So, instead, we asked it to come up with draft priorities for each team based on the rosters it compiled. From there, we simulated a mock draft ourselves in which the Rhythm and Vortex got the first two picks. Nashville had the first pick in the expansion draft, so here, that pick goes to the Vortex.

ChatGPT Recommendations

Nashville Rhythm

• Playmaking Guard: While Danielle Robinson is on the roster, adding another playmaking guard could provide more depth and versatility in the backcourt.
• Outside Shooting: The Rhythm could benefit from more consistent outside shooting to stretch the floor and open up driving lanes for their guards and forwards.
• Wing Scorer: Adding a versatile wing player who can create their own shot and contribute on both ends of the floor would enhance the team’s offensive and defensive capabilities.
• Frontcourt Depth: Although the roster has solid frontcourt players, adding depth in the post could provide more options in terms of matchups and rotations.

Vancouver Vortex

1. Interior Defense and Rebounding: The Vortex could prioritize adding players who excel in interior defense and rebounding to complement their existing roster, especially in protecting the rim and controlling the boards.
2. Versatile Wing Players: Players who can play multiple positions on the wing and contribute on both offense and defense could enhance the team’s flexibility and lineup options.
3. Perimeter Shooting: Adding players who can consistently knock down three-pointers would help space the floor for the team’s interior players and create more offensive opportunities.
4. Backup Point Guard: While they have solid guards, having a backup point guard who can manage the offense and relieve the starting guard could be beneficial.
5. Depth Across Positions: Building depth at various positions would provide the Vortex with more flexibility in terms of rotations and matchup strategies.

Draft Picks

Nashville: Angel Reese, Nika Mühl, DeYona Gaston
Vancouver: Caitlin Clark, Diamond Johnson, Aubrey Griffin

The Coaches

What good is it to have a roster of players if there’s no one around to coach them? We weren’t about to pull names out of thin air to lead the Rhythm and Vortex, so we entrusted ChatGPT to do this for us as well. To start, we simply asked who the coaches should be, and let’s just say the AI aimed rather high, suggesting the likes of Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma, and Eric Musselman, to name a few candidates.

So we refined the criteria, limiting the candidates to current WNBA head and assistant coaches, NBA assistant coaches, and college head coaches who have never won a national championship (this would get Geno and Dawn out of the mix).

Ultimately, ChatGPT settled on two highly qualified candidates with strong assistant staffs to match.

Nashville
Head coach: Adia Barnes
Assistant coaches: Salvo Coppa, Tamisha Augustin, Cameron Newbauer

Vancouver
Head coach: Lindsay Gottlieb
Assistant coach: Jackie Stiles, Tamika Catchings, Vickie Johnson

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Pre-training camp cuts that would be needed to get the rosters down to 12 each.

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This is Part 2 of our “Boardroom & ChatGPT Expand the WNBA” series. If you missed part one, catch up on how we arrived at expansion franchises in Nashville and Vancouver. If not, read on to learn the names of our two WNBA expansion teams.

Nashville and Vancouver. Those are the two cities ChatGPT decided the WNBA should expand to, and we’re all for it. Nashville’s a cool city with cool people and a strong women’s basketball culture, while Vancouver provides a perfect geographical partner for the Seattle Storm and boasts a basketball history of its own. But selecting the cities is only half (actually less than half) the battle. These teams now need names, mascots, and logos.

That’s right, it’s time to fire up the AI machine again to help us out. See below as our own Michelai Graham uses ChatGPT to develop full-on brands for each of our two franchises.

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MICHELAI GRAHAM: What do you think the name of a WNBA expansion team in Nashville should be?

CHATGPT: For a WNBA expansion team in Nashville, there are several possibilities for team names that could reflect the city’s culture, identity, and the spirit of women’s basketball. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Nashville Stars: This name pays homage to the rich music history of Nashville, often referred to as the “Music City.” It represents the city’s vibrant entertainment industry while also symbolizing the players’ star status in the world of women’s basketball.
2. Nashville Rhythm: This name combines the musical heritage of Nashville with the rhythmic nature of basketball. It represents the synchronized teamwork, coordination, and energy on the court.
3. Nashville Soundwaves: Inspired by Nashville’s nickname as the “Music City,” the name “Soundwaves” represents the dynamic and powerful energy that the team brings to the game. It signifies the impact and resonance the players create both on and off the court.
4. Nashville Strikers: This name captures the spirit of determination, drive, and competition in women’s basketball. It symbolizes the team’s ability to strike with precision and force, representing their relentless pursuit of victory.
5. Nashville Tempo: The name “Tempo” represents the pace, rhythm, and tempo of the game, reflecting the team’s style of play. It signifies their ability to control the flow of the game and adapt to different situations.

Ultimately, the decision on the team name would involve input from the team’s ownership, fans, and marketing considerations to ensure it resonates with the community and represents the team’s identity effectively.

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The Nashville Rhythm is the obvious winner here, so let’s move forward with that one and determine the team branding.

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MG: What do you think the colors would be for the Nashville Rhythm, excluding the color combinations for already established WNBA teams?

CHATGPT: For the Nashville Rhythm, if we exclude color combinations already used by established WNBA teams, we can explore unique and vibrant color options that would reflect the team’s identity. Here are a few suggested color combinations for the Nashville Rhythm:

1. Royal Purple and Electric Blue: This combination would create a bold and energetic color scheme. Royal purple represents nobility, creativity, and power, while electric blue adds a sense of vibrancy and excitement. This color combination would evoke a strong and visually striking presence for the Nashville Rhythm.
2. Deep Teal and Burnt Orange: Deep teal, a rich and calming color, paired with burnt orange, a warm and energetic hue, would create a unique color combination. This blend represents balance, strength, and passion. It would offer a distinct visual identity for the team that stands out from other WNBA franchises.
3. Midnight Navy and Coral Pink: This combination brings together a deep, rich navy blue with a bright and playful coral pink. Midnight navy conveys a sense of stability and sophistication, while coral pink adds a lively and energetic touch. This color pairing would create a visually appealing and dynamic look for the Nashville Rhythm.
4. Maroon and Gold: Maroon, a deep and luxurious color, paired with gold, signifies prestige, success, and elegance. This classic combination offers a sophisticated and regal aesthetic for the team, exuding a sense of confidence and professionalism.

These color combinations are just suggestions, and the final choice would depend on various factors, including branding preferences, market research, and fan feedback. It’s important for the colors to resonate with the team’s identity, engage fans, and create a visually appealing brand presence for the Nashville Rhythm.

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The Nashville Rhythm would look good in royal purple and electric blue. Can you envision it?

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MG: What would the mascot for the Nashville Rhythm be?

CHATGPT: For the Nashville Rhythm, the choice of a mascot would ideally align with the team name and capture the spirit of both Nashville and the rhythmic nature of basketball. Here’s a suggestion for a mascot that could represent the Nashville Rhythm:

1. Tempo the Tiger: Tigers are known for their agility, strength, and graceful movements, making them a fitting representation of the team’s rhythm and athleticism. Tempo, the name derived from the team name “Nashville Tempo,” reflects the fast-paced nature of the game and the energetic atmosphere of the Music City.

Tempo the Tiger could be designed as a vibrant and spirited mascot with a playful personality. The costume could incorporate elements such as musical notes or instruments to pay homage to Nashville’s musical heritage. The mascot’s movements and interactions with fans could embody the rhythm and excitement of the game, adding to the overall game-day experience.

The actual design and implementation of the mascot would involve input from creative teams, fan feedback, and considerations of practicality and appeal. The goal would be to create a mascot that engages fans, represents the team’s identity, and adds to the lively atmosphere of WNBA games in Nashville.

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With the entire world of AI at our fingertips, why leave it to ChatGPT to describe when we can actually see Tempo the Tiger and a potential team logo via Imagine AI and MidJourney?

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Let’s pull the same information for Vancouver.

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MG: What do you think the name of a WNBA expansion team in Vancouver should be?

CHATGPT: For a WNBA expansion team in Vancouver, several potential team names could reflect the city’s identity, culture, and the spirit of women’s basketball. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Vancouver Vortex: This name captures the dynamic energy and excitement that the team brings to the game. It represents the swirling force of talent, speed, and skill that the players exhibit on the court.
2. Vancouver Cascades: Inspired by the natural beauty of the region, particularly the nearby Cascade Mountains, this name symbolizes strength, power, and the relentless flow of water. It represents the team’s determination and the force they bring to the game.
3. Vancouver Sirens: This name draws from the coastal location of Vancouver, known for its proximity to the ocean. It reflects the captivating and alluring nature of the team’s style of play, enticing fans with their skill and finesse.
4. Vancouver Thunderbirds: This name pays homage to the indigenous heritage of the region, incorporating the Thunderbird, a legendary creature in indigenous mythology known for its power and strength. It symbolizes the team’s resilience, dominance, and ability to soar above their opponents.
5. Vancouver Fusion: This name represents the diverse and multicultural nature of the city, symbolizing the coming together of different elements to form a cohesive and united team. It signifies the team’s ability to blend different playing styles and backgrounds into a harmonious unit.

Ultimately, the decision on the team name would involve input from the team’s ownership, fans, and marketing considerations to ensure it resonates with the community and effectively represents the team’s identity.

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The Vancouver Vortex would immediately become a top-five team name in North American pro sports, so that’s the obvious choice.

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MG: What do you think the colors would be for the Vancouver Vortex, excluding the color combinations for already established WNBA teams?

CHATGPT: For the Vancouver Vortex, if we exclude color combinations already used by established WNBA teams, we can explore unique and fitting color options that would reflect the team’s identity. Here are a few suggested color combinations for the Vancouver Vortex:

1. Electric Blue and Silver: This combination would create a sleek and modern color scheme. Electric blue represents energy, excitement, and dynamism, while silver adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. This color pairing would convey a sense of speed and intensity, aligning with the Vortex theme.
2. Deep Magenta and Steel Gray: Deep magenta, a bold and vibrant hue, paired with steel gray, a cool and metallic shade, would create a striking color combination. Deep magenta signifies passion, strength, and intensity, while steel gray adds a touch of sophistication and balance. This color pairing would evoke a powerful and futuristic look for the Vancouver Vortex.
3. Emerald Green and Black: Emerald green, a rich and refreshing color, paired with black, creates a strong and timeless combination. Emerald green represents growth, energy, and vitality, while black adds depth and a sense of mystery. This color scheme would provide a visually captivating and dynamic appearance for the team.
4. Turquoise and Gold: Turquoise, a calming and vibrant color, paired with gold, signifies strength, prosperity, and prestige. This combination offers a balance between tranquility and opulence, representing the team’s determination and success. It would create a visually appealing and distinctive brand presence for the Vancouver Vortex.

These color combinations are suggestions, and the final choice would depend on various factors, including branding preferences, market research, and fan feedback. It’s important for the colors to resonate with the team’s identity, engage fans, and create a visually appealing brand presence for the Vancouver Vortex.

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I’m envisioning a powerhouse team in deep magenta and steel gray, so let’s roll with that.

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MG: What would the mascot be for the Vancouver Vortex?

CHATGPT: For the Vancouver Vortex, a mascot that embodies the team name and represents the dynamic and energetic nature of the vortex can add excitement and entertainment to the game-day experience. Here’s a suggestion for a mascot that could be a fitting representation:

1. Zephyr the Zebra: Zephyr, derived from the term “vortex,” symbolizes the swirling movement associated with a vortex. The mascot could be designed as a zebra, featuring bold black and white stripes. The zebra represents speed, agility, and the ability to navigate through obstacles with grace. Zephyr could have a playful and energetic personality, interacting with fans, and performing dynamic routines during games.

The mascot’s costume could incorporate elements that highlight the vortex theme, such as swirling patterns or tornado-like shapes. Additionally, the zebra’s black and white stripes could be designed with a gradient effect, symbolizing the whirlwind motion of a vortex.

The actual design and implementation of the mascot would involve input from creative teams, fan feedback, and considerations of practicality and appeal. The goal would be to create a mascot that engages fans, aligns with the team’s identity, and adds to the vibrant atmosphere of WNBA games in Vancouver.

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OK, AI Machine, let’s see what you’ve got for the Vortex:

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Stay tuned for Part 3, where ChatGPT holds an expansion draft to build these two teams’ rosters.

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There’s no hotter topic off the court in the WNBA than the league’s potential for expansion. That’s been the case for the past few years, actually, as Cathy Engelbert and her staff continue dragging their feet.

But Boardroom combed through the league’s CBA and made extra certain there was no rule against a few enterprising sports and tech writers using ChatGPT to add a pair of teams to the league themselves. So, that’s what we did.

In the first of a multi-part series, Boardroom’s Michelai Graham guides ChatGPT through an exercise to select two expansion cities. Our AI companion analyzed a variety of factors, including market size and potential, enthusiasm for women’s sports, and geographic location.

NOTE: Some of the cities ChatGPT lists are popular in WNBA expansion speculation discussions. Some are not. Some cities that make logical sense aren’t even included at all. Blame the bot if you happen to have complaints.

Graham’s conversation with ChatGPT is below, complete with her own commentary and the final cities that ChatGPT chose.

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MICHELAI GRAHAM: Based on what you know about the 12 WNBA franchises, can you rank the top 10 best cities for WNBA expansion teams?

CHATGPT:

1. Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver has been mentioned as a potential city for WNBA expansion, bringing the league to Canada.
2. Louisville, Kentucky: Known for its strong basketball culture, Louisville has been considered as a potential expansion city due to its enthusiasm for the sport.
3. Nashville, Tennessee: Nashville has a growing sports scene and has been considered as a potential city for WNBA expansion due to its market size and interest in women’s basketball.
4. Kansas City, Missouri: The city has a rich basketball tradition and could be a suitable location for a future WNBA team.
5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh has a history of supporting women’s sports and could be a viable option for WNBA expansion.
6. Baltimore, Maryland: Baltimore has a strong basketball following and could be a contender for a future WNBA team.
7. Cincinnati, Ohio: Cincinnati has a passionate sports fan base and could be an attractive market for WNBA expansion.
8. St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis has shown interest in hosting a WNBA team, and its central location and sports culture could make it a compelling option.
9. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina: The Raleigh-Durham area has a strong basketball presence and could be a potential market for WNBA expansion.
10. Austin, Texas: Austin has a growing sports market and a supportive community that could make it a viable option for a WNBA expansion team.

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ChatGPT told me that this list is “based on discussions and speculation up until September 2021,” which includes WNBA data up until that date. Also, the platform isn’t perfect, and it proved that early on. I had to repeat my first question a few times because it included Seattle, Las Vegas, and Indianapolis on the list; those cities obviously already have WNBA franchises.

Moving along, this next question bumped the list down to five potential expansion cities.

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MG: Of the top 10 cities that you named, which ones have the best market potential for a WNBA expansion team?

CHATGPT: Among the top 10 cities mentioned previously, some cities that could be seen as having strong market potential for a WNBA expansion team include:

1. Vancouver, Canada: Expanding the WNBA to Canada would open up a new market and potentially tap into a passionate basketball fan base. Vancouver’s metropolitan area has a significant population and a history of supporting sports teams.
2. Nashville, Tennessee: Nashville has a growing sports scene and a sizable population. The city’s sports culture and potential fan interest make it an attractive market for WNBA expansion.
3. Louisville, Kentucky: With a strong basketball culture and a history of supporting women’s sports, Louisville could offer market potential for a WNBA expansion team. The city’s enthusiasm for basketball could translate into fan support for a women’s professional basketball team.
4. Kansas City, Missouri: Kansas City has a rich basketball tradition, including successful college basketball programs. The city’s sports culture and fan base could provide a solid foundation for a WNBA team.
5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh has a history of supporting women’s sports, including the Pittsburgh Passion of the Women’s Football Alliance. The city’s sports culture and potential fan base could make it a viable option for a WNBA expansion team.

It’s important to note that market potential can fluctuate based on a variety of factors, and the ultimate success of a WNBA expansion team would depend on multiple considerations, including marketing strategies, community engagement, and team performance. Any decisions regarding WNBA expansion would involve careful analysis of market potential and other relevant factors at the time of expansion.

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While ChatGPT doesn’t have access to real-time data, the AI platform provided general considerations for factors such as population demographics, sports culture, fan interest, corporate support, and arena availability to answer the above question.

Before asking the next question, I confirmed that ChatGPT knew the names and locations of the 12 WNBA franchises.

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MG: Knowing where all 12 WNBA teams are located, which cities out of the five you mentioned for WNBA expansion make the most sense geographically?

CHATGPT: Considering the geographical proximity to the existing 12 WNBA teams, the following cities from the previous five mentioned for WNBA expansion teams make the most sense:

1. Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, making it geographically closer to the Seattle Storm, located in Seattle, Washington. The proximity to Seattle could potentially facilitate regional rivalries and reduced travel distances for teams in the Pacific Northwest.
2. Nashville, Tennessee: Nashville is situated in the central United States, which allows for reasonable travel distances to several existing WNBA teams. It could establish regional rivalries with teams such as the Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever, and the Dallas Wings.
3. Louisville, Kentucky: Louisville is located in the central United States, similar to Nashville. It could also establish regional rivalries with teams such as the Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever, and the Atlanta Dream. Additionally, it is relatively close to Cincinnati, which could foster a potential regional rivalry.
4. Kansas City, Missouri: Kansas City is situated in the central United States, making it geographically close to the Minnesota Lynx, the Chicago Sky, and the Dallas Wings. It could establish regional rivalries with these teams, among others.
5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh is located in the northeastern United States and could establish regional rivalries with teams such as the New York Liberty, the Washington Mystics, and the Connecticut Sun. While it is not as centrally located as some of the other cities, it could still offer viable geographical considerations.

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At this point, it was time to narrow the list further, so I just went for it after gauging ChatGPT’s insight on other factors such as financial viability and appetite for women’s sports.

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MG: Based on all of the criteria I’ve given you thus far, can you narrow this list to three?

CHATGPT: Certainly! Based on the criteria discussed, including market potential, financial viability, appetite for women’s sports, and geographical considerations, here are three cities that emerge as strong candidates for WNBA expansion:

1. Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver presents an opportunity to expand the WNBA into Canada, tapping into a potentially passionate basketball fan base. It offers a strong market potential, geographical proximity to the Seattle Storm, and the potential for regional rivalries with teams in the Pacific Northwest.
2. Nashville, Tennessee: Nashville has a growing sports scene, a diverse economy, and a supportive community. It has shown an appetite for women’s sports and could foster regional rivalries with existing teams in the central and southeastern parts of the United States.
3. Louisville, Kentucky: Louisville has a strong basketball culture, a history of supporting women’s sports, and a central location. It offers market potential, potential regional rivalries, and a passionate fan base.

These three cities demonstrate a combination of factors that make them strong contenders for WNBA expansion, including market size, geographical considerations, fan support, and the potential for corporate partnerships. However, it’s important to note that the final decision on WNBA expansion would involve in-depth analysis and considerations beyond the scope of this discussion.

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Vancouver and Nashville were ChatGPT’s two picks for expansion cities, but why stop there? Let’s determine the very best.

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MG: Based on all of the criteria we’ve given you thus far, can you narrow this list to the best one?

CHATGPT: Based on the criteria discussed, including market potential, financial viability, appetite for women’s sports, geographical considerations, and narrowing down from the previous two options, the best city for WNBA expansion would be:

1. Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville stands out as the top choice based on its combination of factors. It has a growing sports scene, a diverse economy, and a supportive community. Nashville has shown an appetite for women’s sports, with successful women’s collegiate programs and events. It offers regional rivalries with existing teams in the central and southeastern parts of the United States. The city’s market potential, financial viability, and sports culture make it a strong candidate for WNBA expansion.

While Vancouver, Canada, also presents significant opportunities for expansion, including entering the Canadian market and potential regional rivalries, Nashville’s overall package of market potential, fan support, financial viability, and geographic considerations make it the best choice from the options discussed.

Please note that this decision is based on the given criteria and analysis up until my knowledge cutoff in September 2021. The final decision regarding WNBA expansion would depend on various factors, including future market conditions, ownership groups, and other considerations at the time of expansion.

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Stay tuned for Part 2, where ChatGPT helps select team names and mascots for Vancouver and Nashville franchises.

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A peek into today’s edition:

• Threads on the web
• Google and UMG sync on AI music tool
• Microsoft is betting on Web3

Threads is Headed to the Web

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Threads that the new microblogging platform is getting a web version and conventional search function in the next few weeks. Meta launched Threads from stealth with a lot of missing features social media users typically expect. Still, millions of users flocked to the platform in the last month, and Meta hopes to retain early adopters with the rollout of some much-anticipated features. Threads is bringing in about 8 million daily active users, which is down from its peak of 44 million daily active users around its launch. Still, Meta is rolling out Threads updates, including the ability to share a post to Instagram DMs directly, a more intuitive mention button, and custom text for photos and videos.

For now, Threads is still only mobile-friendly, and it’s unclear if Meta will release iPad and Mac apps soon, but the Big Tech company has been internally testing more versions of the platform.

Google and UMG in Negotiations For AI Music Tools

Remember that viral AI-generated song featuring Drake and The Weeknd’s vocals that Universal Music Group got pulled from streaming platforms for copyright infringement claims? Well, it seems like UMG had a change of heart following a potential new partnership with Google. UMG and the Big Tech firm are in negotiations on a deal to license artists’ voices and melodies for AI-generated songs. The pair are discussing developing an AI tool for users to generate songs, with the appropriate copyright owners getting compensated. Artists will have a choice to participate in the licensing platform. Warner Music Group is discussing a similar deal with Google.

A deal of this magnitude gestures at how the major labels will look to monetize AI and potentially combat unauthorized deepfakes and other pitfalls. The biggest question now is how many artists will get on board with this new idea.

OpenAI Funds NYU’s New Journalism Ethics Project

ChatGPT‘s parent company OpenAI is dishing out a $395,000 grant to fund a journalism ethics initiative at New York University. The new opportunity will be part of NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and offer workshops and discussions centered on journalism ethics issues, and produce articles and papers for its own website and other news outlets, Axios reported. Stephen Adler, former editor-in-chief of Reuters and veteran journalist, will lead the new initiative and conduct research about quality journalism in the age of AI.

OpenAI’s investment in NYU comes after the company announced last month that it would invest up to $10 million in the American Journalism Project to bolster local news. OpenAI is also partnering with the Associated Press to explore use cases for AI in newsrooms.

The White House Announces a $20M AI Cyber Challenge

The Biden-Harris Administration announced a two-year hacking challenge with nearly $20 million in prizes up for grabs. Led by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the AI Cyber Challenge is calling on US competitors to create AI-focused tech solutions that fix software vulnerabilities. The initial qualifying event will take place in the spring of 2024, where up to 20 teams will advance to the semifinal competition. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency made a commitment to invest $1 million each into seven small businesses that participate in the challenge. Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI are some of the top companies that will lend their AI tech to competitors who must build open-source systems that could potentially be widely used.

In Other News

• Microsoft announced a partnership with layer-1 blockchain developer Aptos Labs to build AI tools for blockchain integrations and accelerate mass Web3 adoption.
• Amazon will meet with the FTC next week to avoid an antitrust lawsuit that’s been brewing for a long time. If filed, the lawsuit could force the e-commerce giant to break up some of its business practices.
• In its latest push to make crypto payments and transfers the norm, PayPal launched its own stablecoin, PayPal USD, that will be pegged to the US dollar and become its official digital coin.
• Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is back in custody less than two months ahead of his fraud trail after a judge revoked his bail due to his involvement with media leaks.
• There’s trouble in the C Suite. Tesla’s longtime CFO Zach Kirkhorn stepped down after 13 years of working in various roles at the company, and Disney’s metaverse lead, Mike White, left his post after only a year and a half in the role.
• Renowned online streamer Kai Cenat is in the hot seat again and is facing criminal charges after running an electronics giveaway in NYC that incited chaos and resulted in dozens of arrests.
• Dogecoin founder Billy Markus tweeted that he’s made five times more revenue from posting on X than he did in creating his notable cryptocurrency.

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Boxing is a world of chaos. Rather often, just like Whose Line Is it Anyway, everything can be made up and the points may not matter. With that in mind, we’re often willing to use the word “superfight” to refer to bouts that aren’t exactly superfights. That’s simply how we’ve been gaslit, not by the sport itself, but by the ever-burning faithfulness of our love for it.

July 29’s Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford throwdown for the undisputed welterweight championship of the world, however, is the biggest superfight boxing has managed to book in several years, likely since Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao all the way back in 2015. Naturally, Boardroom couldn’t hope to make any careful, composed sense of this 147-pound mega-scrap without the help of some advanced technology.

Behold, BOTS ON BOXING! We enlisted the help of two of the internet’s most lovable, nefarious artificial intelligence chatbots — OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard — to help us unpack some prognostications for Saturday’s hotter-than-hot ticket in Vegas.

Check out our bang-bang Crawford vs. Spence prediction bonanza straight from the bleeding edge below, and stay tuned for a full odds and prop bets overview straight from FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Crawford vs. Spence Prediction Rundown

NOTE: Unlike Boardroom, which consists of humans, an artificial intelligence chatbot does not actually predict future events per se. Rather, each was prompted to provide a plausible narrative arc for what could occur, as well as a final result.

BOARDROOM’S SPENCE-CRAWFORD PREDICTIONS:

• Spence comes out aggressive and forces Crawford onto his back foot. He wins the first two rounds, but doesn’t deal major damage.
• Bud’s patience and timing begin to pay off, taking several rounds in a row.
• Knowing he’s at least modestly behind, Spence gradually overcommits to coming forward and gets dropped to one knee by a Crawford hook in Round 9.
• The championship rounds are a wash; “The Truth” can’t make up the deficit
• Widely seen as the deserving victor, Crawford nonetheless narrowly escapes with a split decision, with the judges’ cards reading 116-112 and 115-113 in his favor and 116-112 for Spence

CHATGPT PROJECTS THE FIGHT:

The Fight:

The early rounds of the fight are a display of high-level boxing. Crawford’s technical prowess is on full display as he employs elusive footwork and precision punching to score points. Spence, true to his reputation, pressures Crawford relentlessly, seeking to close the distance and land heavy shots to wear down his opponent.

As the fight progresses, Spence’s aggressive style starts to take a toll on Crawford, who finds it challenging to maintain his usual elusive movement. However, Crawford’s adaptability comes into play as he switches up his tactics, occasionally engaging in toe-to-toe exchanges with Spence to keep him guessing.

The middle rounds see a back-and-forth battle, with each fighter having their moments of dominance. The crowd is on the edge of their seats as they witness the ebb and flow of the fight, unsure of who will emerge victorious.

In the championship rounds, both fighters dig deep, knowing that victory hangs in the balance. Crawford’s technical brilliance shines through, landing crisp combinations and counterpunches, while Spence’s relentless pressure continues to test Crawford’s resolve.

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Final Result:

The fight goes the distance, and the judges’ scorecards are eagerly awaited. After a hard-fought and closely contested battle, the judges announce a split decision. One judge scores the fight in favor of Spence, another for Crawford, and the third judge sees it as a draw.

The decision reflects the razor-thin margin between these two elite fighters, leaving the fans divided in their opinions, and sparking discussions that will continue for years to come. Regardless of the outcome, both Terence Crawford and Errol Spence earn respect and admiration for their incredible performance in what will be remembered as one of the most thrilling boxing superfights in history.

In the end, the result adds another layer to the legacy of both fighters, fueling speculation about a potential rematch in the future, further enticing fans and solidifying their positions as boxing legends.

BARD AI’S CRAWFORD VS. SPENCE PREDICTION:

Here are some possible results for a boxing match between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence:

• Crawford by decision: Crawford is the more technical boxer and has a wider range of tools in his arsenal. He could use his jab to keep Spence at bay and then land hard shots to the body and head. If he can avoid Spence’s power punches, he should be able to win a decision.
• Spence by KO: Spence is the more powerful puncher and has a good chin. He could pressure Crawford and land big shots to the head and body. If he can break Crawford down, he could score a knockout.
• Draw: This is a close fight between two evenly-matched opponents. It’s possible that the judges could split the decision, resulting in a draw.

Ultimately, the result of this fight is difficult to predict. Both Crawford and Spence are elite boxers with a lot of talent. It should be an exciting fight that will be talked about for years to come.

Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Odds

All Spence-Crawford odds are via FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 27, 2023.

Moneyline

• Errol Spence Jr.: +116
• Terence Crawford: -146

O/U total rounds

• UNDER 10.5 rounds: +200
• OVER 10.5 rounds: -270

Method of victory

• Crawford by points/decision: +175
• Crawford by KO/TKO: +320
• Draw: +1600
• Spence by points/decision: +200
• Spence by KO/TKO: +600

Will the fight go the distance?

• Yes: -220
• No: +170

FanDuel special props

• Terence Crawford to be Knocked Down in the 1st Minute of ANY Round: +1600
• A Knockdown in ANY of Rounds 1, 2, 3 or 4: +1600
• A Knockdown in Round 7: +2100
• 3+ Knockdowns in the Fight: +2700
• Terence Crawford to Win AND both Fighters to be Knocked Down: +2900
• Terence Crawford to Win in Round 8 AND Errol Spence to be Knocked Down in Round 7: +5000
• Terence Crawford to Win in Round 4 AND Errol Spence to be Knocked Down in Round 3: +9000
• Errol Spence to Win in Round 10 AND Terence Crawford to be Knocked down in the 1st Minute of Round 10: +10000

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Apparently, Google is testing an AI tool that can write news articles and is marketing it as a personal assistant for journalists, but I’m just not convinced that’s the real goal of the new tech. 

A peek into today’s edition: 

• Microsoft pauses Activision deal 
• ChatGPT’s memory update
• Apple’s AI chatbot is here

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Microsoft Pauses Activision Blizzard Merger + Other Updates

In a twisted turn of events, Microsoft has decided to delay its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard to get approval from the UK’s antitrust regulators. Microsoft and Activision extended the closing of the deal until Oct. 18, with hopes that they can make it over this last hurdle and change the gaming landscape forever. 

Here are some more news updates from Microsoft’s world: 

• After months of feuding, Microsoft and Sony inked a deal to keep Call of Duty titles exclusively on PlayStation devices for the next decade. 
• Microsoft and Meta announced the release of Llama 2, the tech giants’ open-source large language AI model, which is free for research and commercial use. 
• Microsoft is expanding its Bing AI chatbot with Bing Chat Enterprise for work with commercial data protection. 

THIS WEEK IN TECH

ChatGPT’s New Memoery Feature

OpenAI added a new feature to ChatGPT that enables users to customize prompts and add preferences for all their chats. The custom instructions feature gives the AI system a basic memory function that allows ChatGPT to tailor and influence responses based on what users want. The feature is in beta testing with ChatGPT Plus plan users, and a broader rollout to all users could happen in the next few weeks. 

Also, keep an eye out. There’s a ChatGPT clone called WormGPT that hackers are using to launch email phishing attacks. 

Will Threads Survive the Hype?  

Daily active users on Meta’s Threads fell as much as 50% from 49 million on July 7 to 23.6 million on July 14 following a highly successful launch earlier this month. Despite the dip in usage, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he’s still optimistic about the app’s community growing. 

Threads got its first major iOS app update to reel users in, adding more columns to the activity feed, including a Follows tab, text translation, follower subscriptions, and more. Meta also took away the set of numbers on Instagram pages that signaled a Threads account is attached to that user. Instead, each Threads user now has a logo on their Instagram page that leads to their Threads account. There’s no word on when Android users will get an equivalent update. 

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Amazon Prime Daze — I mean, Prime Day — has come and gone, and I’m still irked the annual two-day event doesn’t have a better name, but I have some ideas.  

A peek into today’s edition: 

• Download on Reuters’ annual AI summit
• Threads hits new milestones 
• TikTok and Redbox ink unlikely deal

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The Possibilities Are Endless With AI in the Mix 

This past week at Reuters’ MOMENTUM Summit focused on artificial intelligence, I learned that generative AI technology has existed since sound 2017. OpenAI didn’t invent it with the launch of ChatGPT; the company just figured out how to leverage it best for everyday consumers. That’s one of the biggest key takeaways discussed at the AI summit, which brought together AI leaders and tech executives from top brands, including PepsiCo, Reddit, Amazon, Tinder, eBay, Expedia, and many more. 

Here are some more key takeaways and trends discussed at the summit: 

• AI leaders and litigation experts aren’t talking to each other enough. For real regulations to be set, both parties need to weigh in equally. 
• AI can be used to break silos instead of replacing human expertise. Generative AI models could be most useful in providing foundational knowledge. 
• Athina Kanioura, PepsiCo’s chief strategy and transformation officer, thinks AI can be used to conceptualize new products across the food and beverage industry far before the testing stage. Fun fact: The first ideation for Dorritos’ flaming hot flavor came from an AI model mixing ingredients. 
• The biggest career opportunity in AI is in the cybersecurity field. 
• Managing AI platforms can be expensive and brands need to start thinking about building for the future. Where will AI be in the next 10 to 15 years? Will consumers still be using platforms like ChatGPT? These are questions that need answers. 

This Week in Tech

Threads Hits 100 Million Sign-Ups

Twitter traffic continues to trend down as Instagram’s Threads app surpasses 100 million sign-ups since the platform launched a little over a week ago. The milestone comes ahead of Meta rolling out new features, including branded content tools that offer paid promotion. Analysts also predict that Threads will hit 200 million daily active users, driving $8 billion in annual revenue over the next two years. 

I think it’s officially time for Twitter to panic. 

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Merger Pushes Forward

Despite more staff cuts in its sales department, Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard will move forward after a judge threw out the Federal Trade Commission’s injunction request. If the FTC doesn’t make an attempt to delay the merger further, Microsoft could close the $69 billion deal within the next week. UK regulators could still fight against Microsoft and Activision’s partnership, but it looks like they’ll also consider proposals to see the deal go through soon. 

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Logan Paul’s Prime energy drink brand is growing, but let’s not forget he committed to refunding $1.8 million to CryptoZoo investors six months ago and still hasn’t delivered.

A peek into today’s edition: 

• First take on Instagram’s Threads app
• TikTok launches music streaming 
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Are You Threading or Tweeting?

The race for the best microblogging platform is on, and Meta-owned Instagram just put its bid in with the launch of Threads on July 5. With no Beta testing period or waitlist, the new Twitter competitor amassed more than 30 million users on its first day on the market. Meanwhile, Twitter is temporarily limiting daily tweet views to (allegedly) mitigate spam and bots on the platform. The limit caused Tweetdek to break down, and Twitter had to launch a completely new version of the management tool.

Scorned social media users have been flocking to other microblogging sites like Mastodon, Spill, and Jack Dorsey’s Bluesky, which temporarily paused sign-ups last weekend after a flood of new users following Twitter’s tweet limit shift. 

Okay, back to Threads. Threads can generally do what Twitter can, except there is no direct messaging, hashtags, trending topics, GIFs, an edit button, lists, drafts, or an audio plug-in like Twitter Spaces. But most importantly, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said chronologically ordered feeds are coming soon. What’s your take on Threads’ quick success? Let us know.

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TikTok Launches Music Streaming Service in Brazil and Indonesia  

TikTok launched its speculated social music streaming service called TikTok Music in Brazil and Indonesia. The popular platform licensing deals with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group to launch the new service, which will replace its existing streaming service, Resso, on Sept. 5. This signals TikTok’s plan to take its music discovery resources to a whole new level, though the social media platform hasn’t shared when TikTok Music will launch in other countries. For now, Brazil and Indonesia-based TikTokers can access the new service with a one-month free trial. 

OpenAI Still Bullish on AI Despite Dip in ChatGPT Downloads

OpenAI-owned ChatGPT downloads on iPhones were down 38% in June in the US. Is ChatGPT adoption already slowing down, or are folks just temporarily focusing on other hot AI technologies? Downloads could be down simply because the hype of the app launching in May has passed, but still, it’s noteworthy.

Elsewhere, OpenAI is putting together a dedicated internal team charged with managing the risks of superintelligent artificial intelligence. Since the government is ideating around AI regulations, the AI leader created this new department to stay ahead of the curve. OpenAI will put 20% of its current computer power behind this initiative.

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Earlier this year, Boardroom asked ChatGPT — the wide-eyed, wily artificial intelligence chatbot from OpenAI — what it had to say about the 2023 Formula 1 world championship campaign. The level of detail it injected into ideating just how the season could go beat-for-beat was uncanny, if not unsettling.

Naturally, with the ritzy and prestigious Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix fast approaching on Sunday, May 28, we had to double down on the bleeding-edge fun and ask Bard, a smolderingly handsome AI newcomer on the block courtesy of Google, to join the predictive fray.

As Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and the world’s finest racing drivers descend on Monte Carlo for another iteration of the famous old race, check out Boardroom’s 2023 Monaco Grand Prix predictions featuring ChatGPT, Bard, and a special betting odds assist from our friends at FanDuel.

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2023 Monaco Grand Prix Predictions

NOTE: Artificial intelligence chatbots will not actually “predict” Grand Prix races per se, and they certainly do not offer betting advice. Rather, the query posed to each was to propose a plausible narrative arc and final result for the race, so each response is meant for entertainment purposes only.

Boardroom’s Monaco Grand Prix Prediction:

Here is the precise sequence of events that absolutely will occur at Monte Carlo on May 28:

• Hometown boy Charles Leclerc of Ferrari enjoys a feelgood moment, winning his third consecutive pole position after Red Bull’s Max Verstappen attacks the famous Rascasse hairpin too aggressively and takes himself beyond the limits of the track, earning a time penalty before he can improve his time in Q3.
• On race day, typically disastrous Ferrari race strategy regarding both tire use and team orders will see Leclerc lose his grip on P1, and subsequently a podium spot
• When a safety car is required after Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas is forced to retire his car, a mechanical difficulty related to steering prevents defending world champion and current leader Max Verstappen from seizing control of the race. He watches as teammate Sergio Perez makes up ground, then fights his way past Mercedes’ George Russell to the front of the pack
• Perez wins the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, his second consecutive victory at Monte Carlo and another intriguing moment for what is very much a Red Bull vs. Red Bull title race

ChatGPT’s Monaco GP Predictions:

The 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix race promised to be an exhilarating battle among the world’s best drivers on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo. The qualifying session set the stage for a thrilling race, with the top teams and drivers securing favorable starting positions. As the race began, tensions ran high, and the narrow, twisty track proved to be a true test of skill and precision.

Throughout the race, there were intense battles for position, daring overtakes, and strategic pit stops that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. The leaders exchanged places multiple times, with each driver pushing the limits of their abilities. However, a surprise twist emerged midway through the race when rain clouds started to gather over the circuit, casting uncertainty over the outcome.

As the rain started to fall, the track became treacherously slippery, adding an extra layer of challenge for the drivers. Some teams gambled on staying out with dry tires, while others opted for an early switch to intermediates. This decision divided the field, creating a thrilling mix of strategies.

The final laps were a showcase of the drivers’ bravery and expertise as they skillfully navigated the wet conditions. With each passing lap, the tension rose as the battle for the lead intensified. The top contenders pushed their cars to the limit, searching for any advantage they could find.

In a dramatic finale, it was Charles Leclerc, the young Monegasque driver, who emerged victorious at his home Grand Prix. Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, showcased exceptional skill and composure in the challenging conditions, delighting the local crowd. His strategic tire choice and impeccable control in the rain allowed him to gradually climb up the ranks, overtaking his rivals with calculated precision.

As the checkered flag waved, the jubilant cheers of the spectators filled the air. Leclerc stood on the top step of the podium, with his emotions overwhelming him as he celebrated an extraordinary triumph on his home turf. The victory marked a significant milestone for both Leclerc and Ferrari, reinvigorating their quest for championship success.

The 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix race will be remembered as a thrilling and unpredictable battle, highlighting the extraordinary talent of the drivers and the unpredictable nature of motorsport.

Bard AI’s Monaco Grand Prix Predictions:

The race starts off with Charles Leclerc leading the pack, followed by Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz. The first few laps are uneventful, with the drivers settling into their positions. However, on lap 10, there is a safety car deployed after a crash between two drivers. This bunched up the field and gave everyone a chance to pit for fresh tires.

After the safety car comes in, Leclerc is able to hold off Verstappen and Sainz to win the race. This is Leclerc’s first win of the season and it puts him back in contention for the championship.

Here are some of the factors that could contribute to this narrative arc:

• Leclerc is the home favorite and he has a lot of experience racing in Monaco.
• Verstappen is the defending champion and he is always a contender for victory.
• Sainz is a strong driver and he is always capable of finishing on the podium.
• The weather could play a factor, as Monaco is known for its unpredictable weather.

Here are some of the challenges that could prevent this narrative arc from happening:

• A crash could happen, which could bring out the safety car and bunch up the field.
• A mechanical problem could happen to any of the drivers, which could force them to retire from the race.
• The weather could be bad, which could make it difficult for the drivers to race.

Overall, this is a plausible narrative arc for the 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix race. It is a race that is always full of excitement and drama, and it is sure to be a close battle between Leclerc, Verstappen, and Sainz.

2023 MONACO GRAND PRIX PREDICTION CONSENSUS: Charles Leclerc to win (ChatGPT, Bard AI) outvotes Sergio Perez (Boardroom)

• A $100 bet on Charles Leclerc to win (+470) at FanDuel Sportsbook pays out a profit of $470.
• A $100 bet on Sergio Perez to win (+430) pays a profit of $430.
• A $100 bet on Ferrari to be the team of the winning driver (+270) pays out a profit of $270.
• A $100 bet on Red Bull to be the team of the winning driver (-200) pays a profit of $50.

Monaco Grand Prix Odds 2023

Numbers are as of May 25 and can change over time — click here for the latest Monaco GP odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.

To win the Monaco GP

• Max Verstappen (Red Bull): +105
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): +470
• Sergio Perez (Red Bull): +430
• Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): +600
• Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): +1600
• Carlos Sainz (Ferrari): +2300
• George Russell (Mercedes): +2300
• Lance Stroll (Aston Martin): +5000

To win pole position in qualifying

• Max Verstappen (Red Bull): +145
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): +175
• Sergio Perez (Red Bull): +430
• Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): +650
• Carlos Sainz (Ferrari): +2100
• Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): +5000
• George Russell (Mercedes): +5000

Team of winning driver

• Red Bull: -200
• Ferrari: +270
• Aston Martin: +600
• Mercedes: +1400
• Alpine: +11000

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Nothing gets college sports fans going quite like conference realignment. Seriously, nothing. Visit any college team message board at any point — particularly in the offseason — and you’ll see some of the most unhinged scenarios you’d ever imagine. Want to see Washington State in the SEC? Well, there’s probably a guy in Nashville who thinks it makes sense. Is the Big Ten looking to add New Mexico State? There’s surely an Aggies board somewhere that has a 30-page thread about why it’s beneficial for both sides.

With the conference realignment wheels always turning (and perhaps starting to speed up now), we thought we’d turn to our trusty AI friend, ChatGPT, to develop a conference landscape that makes sense for all.

For the record, we started with the basic premise that got this discussion going to begin with — that half the schools in the ACC were looking to get out of their Grant of Rights agreement with the conference and went from there. Looking through that lens, it follows logically that Florida State and Clemson could end up in the SEC, while North Carolina and Virginia take their talents to the Big Ten.

Using all this as a jumping-off point, we then had to define which criteria ChatGPT should consider in moving all these puzzle pieces around.

Well, here we go.

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Conference Realignment Criteria

Yes, we first tried to ask ChatGPT straight-up to realign college sports without any qualifying language, and while some of the answers made sense, we also ended up with Delaware and Towson in the Big East. so… it was back to the drawing board to define what criteria each conference might consider.

While we can’t say anything for sure, history and common sense tell us that we can instruct ChatGPT to consider the following about the so-called Power 5:

ACC

• The ACC has long been a basketball powerhouse, but it has fallen off in recent years. The ACC, while trying to stay together, should look to improve itself as a basketball conference.
• In this scenario, it is also losing its two biggest football brands. It needs to stay relevant in the most important NCAA sport.

Big Ten

• The Big Ten will want to strengthen itself in both basketball and football
• With USC and UCLA coming into the league, it is truly a national conference and may want to strengthen its ties on both coasts.
• The Big Ten values academics and would prefer schools that are members of the American Association of Universities.

Big 12

• Commissioner Brett Yormark seems hell-bent on making the Big 12 a national brand. That could mean everything from expanding to new markets to strengthening their presence in their existing footprint or tapping into emerging markets.
• The Big 12 is also bullish on its future in media rights. It will want to add new time slots for football and basketball games.
• While football is where most of the money comes from, the Big 12 is prioritizing strengthening its position as the best conference in basketball

SEC

• Continue to be the best football league in the country
• Be as good as possible in all other sports because it just means more, baby!

Pac-12

• With UCLA and USC on their way out and BYU off the table for expansion options, simply continue to exist

ChatGPT Takes on Conference Realignment

We also need to remind ChatGPT about a few things considering that its knowledge base is a little spotty on events that have occurred since 2020. And in case you forgot, here’s the movement we’ve seen over the last handful of years:

• UCLA and USC are going to the Big Ten
• Texas and Oklahoma are headed to the SEC
• Cincinnati, UCF, BYU, and Houston are going to the Big 12
• UConn went independent in football and joined the Big East in all other sports

Knowing all of this, here is your ChatGPT-generated power conference landscape:

* = new members

ACC:

• Boston College
• Duke
• Georgia Tech
• Louisville
• Miami
• NC State
• Notre Dame (non-football)
• Pitt
• Syracuse
• Wake Forest
• Temple*
• UConn*

ChatGPT also suggested East Carolina and Old Dominion as the next in line, but we don’t want to give Jim Larrañaga a heart attack just yet.

Big Ten:

• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Maryland 
• Michigan
• Michigan State
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• North Carolina
• Northwestern
• Ohio State
• Penn State
• Purdue
• Rutgers
• UCLA
• USC
• Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Colorado*
• Washington*

ChatGPT also suggested the Big Ten raid the ACC and Big 12, but knowing that the Big Ten is already picking off two Pac-12 schools, we felt it made more sense to stick with Colorado and Washington as new members to give UCLA and USC some company out west.

Big 12:

• Baylor
• BYU
• Cincinnati
• Houston
• Iowa State
• Kansas
• Kansas State
• Oklahoma State
• Texas Tech
• TCU
• UCF
• West Virginia
• Boise State*
• Colorado State*
• San Diego State*
• UNLV*

SEC:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Auburn
• Clemson
• Florida
• Florida State
• Georgia
• Kentucky
• LSU
• Mississippi State
• Missouri
• Oklahoma
• Ole Miss
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Texas A&M
• Vanderbilt

ChatGPT does not want the SEC to expand beyond the above group of 18. Perhaps even the AI is afraid about what would happen to Vanderbilt.

Pac-12:

• Arizona
• Arizona State
• California
• Oregon
• Oregon State
• Stanford
• Utah
• Washington State
• Fresno State*
• Hawaii*
• Nevada*
• New Mexico*

Not gonna lie, ChatGPT, the Pac-12 looks bleak.

Real bleak.

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OpenAI launched its long-awaited ChatGPT mobile app Thursday for Apple iOS users in the United States, adding to the phenomenon that’s proven to be the biggest technological innovation to date thus far in 2023. The release comes only a few months after the first consumer-facing iteration of the artificial intelligence chatbot debuted in November and sent shockwaves around the world regarding its datamining capabilities and seemingly limitless potential as a generative model.

Here’s a basic outline of what you need to know about the ChatGPT app, with OpenAI additionally stating in a blog post that an Android version is coming soon:

• The app is free if you have iOS version 16.1 or later, and your user chat history will be synced across browser, iPhone, and iPad.
• The app, unlike the browser version, responds to voice commands like Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa would except in text form. ChatGPT has this functionality through its open-source speech recognition system, Whisper.
• The app’s welcome screen clearly lays out warnings for its users, including that ChatGPT can be inaccurate about people, places, and facts, and that sensitive information should not be shared.
• ChatGPT subscribers, a premium function launched in February, will get exclusive access to the latest GPT-4 model with access to new features and faster response times.

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Whether you just want intuitive search, want to have a school paper entirely written for you (we obviously don’t recommend this), seek advice or guidance on a specific issue, aim increase professional productivity, or just want to have a bit of cheeky fun, US-based iOS users will now have an app to optimize their ChatGPT experience thanks to a notable a step that makes this increasingly ubiquitous product even more widely accessible.

“As we gather user feedback, we’re committed to continuous feature and safety improvements for ChatGPT,” OpenAI’s blog post said. “We’re taking another step towards our mission by transforming state-of-the-art research into useful tools that empower people, while continuously making them more accessible.” 

Click here to download the ChatGPT app for iOS mobile devices.

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Earlier this year, Boardroom wondered about what the lovable, potentially nefarious artificial intelligence chatbot known as ChatGPT had to say about the 2023 Formula 1 world championship and the fourth and final season of HBO’s Succession. With our curiosities piqued but our appetites for applying data mining algorithms in any and all directions far from sated, we did the very same thing for May 6’s super middleweight boxing championship — and we even threw Bard, a hunky AI newcomer on the block from none other than Google, right into the mix.

Well, folks, we’re not done. In fact, we’re only beginning to get a handle on the dynamics and implications of artificial intelligence chatbots as it relates to helping us painfully imperfect humans organize our own thinking about what’s happening around us and how we might make a few informed prognostications about what might occur in the future.

And that brings us to May 13’s XFL title showdown between Bob Stoops’ Arlington Renegades and Reggie Barlow’s DC Defenders for all the marbles.

With a betting odds assist from our friends at FanDuel, check out Boardroom’s inaugural AI-powered XFL Championship prediction rundown.

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2023 XFL Championship Predictions

NOTE: Artificial intelligence chatbots won’t actually “predict” football games per se, and they certainly do not offer betting advice. Rather, the query posed to each was to propose a plausible narrative arc and final result for the game, so each response is meant for entertainment purposes only.

Boardroom’s Arlington Renegades vs. DC Defenders Prediction

In the first XFL Championship Game since the league’s first iteration in 2001, here is the precise sequence of events that absolutely will occur:

• In an early 3rd & 3 situation, Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta’amu runs play action and airs it out deep. The former Ole Miss Rebels star and 2023 XFL Offensive Player of the Year sees the ball intercepted in one-on-one coverage, with the defense returning it all the way for a pick-six touchdown.
• As the game carries on, the underdog Renegades control the clock and frustrate the Defenders, pounding the ball consistently with lead back De’Veon Smith and playing it short over the middle to tight end Sal Cannella.
• Coach Stoops’ offense begins to sputter and lapse into predictability midway into the third quarter.
• Ta’amu and DC find the right balance of aggressiveness and poise in the passing game, scoring a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter through wide receiver Lucky Jackson.
• The Defenders control the game and force the Renegades into an interception and a turnover on downs in the latter stages of the game. DC wins the 2023 XFL Championship by a final score of 31-20.

ChatGPT’s XFL Championship Prediction

In the 2023 XFL Championship game, the Arlington Renegades and DC Defenders face off in a highly anticipated matchup. The Renegades come into the game as favorites, with a high-powered offense led by their star quarterback, while the Defenders rely on their stout defense and hard-nosed running game.

The game starts off with a bang, as the Renegades score on their opening possession with a deep pass from the quarterback to their speedy wide receiver. The Defenders respond with a long drive of their own, capped off by a bruising touchdown run by their running back.

The game continues to be a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading blows on offense and defense. As the game enters the fourth quarter, the Renegades hold a slim lead, but the Defenders are driving deep into Renegades territory.

With just seconds left in the game, the Defenders are down by three points and have the ball on the Renegades’ 10-yard line. The crowd is on their feet, and tension is high as the Defenders line up for the final play.

The Defenders snap the ball, and the quarterback drops back to pass. He surveys the field, but the Renegades’ defense is swarming, and he can’t find an open receiver. In a last-ditch effort, he decides to tuck the ball and run for the endzone.

As he charges towards the goal line, he is met by a wall of Renegades defenders. The collision is massive, and the ball pops loose, bouncing towards the back of the endzone.

In a mad scramble, players from both teams dive for the ball, but it’s the Renegades’ safety who emerges from the pile with the ball secured in his hands. The referees signal touchdown, and the Renegades’ sideline erupts in celebration.

With the clock at zero, the Renegades win the 2023 XFL Championship in dramatic fashion, with a final score of 31-24. The team hoists the championship trophy high above their heads as confetti rains down from the sky, and the fans in the stadium cheer wildly.

For the Arlington Renegades, it’s a storybook ending to a thrilling season, and they cement their place in XFL history as champions.

Bard AI’s Defenders vs. Renegades XFL Prediction

The Arlington Renegades and DC Defenders are the two best teams in the XFL, and they have met twice already this season, with the Defenders winning both games. The Renegades are the underdogs, but they have a lot of momentum after upsetting the Houston Roughnecks in the semifinals.

The game is played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and the crowd is evenly split between Renegades and Defenders fans. The Renegades get the ball first and drive down the field, but they settle for a field goal to take a 3-0 lead.

The Defenders respond with a touchdown drive of their own, and they take a 7-3 lead into halftime. The second half is a back-and-forth affair, with both teams scoring touchdowns. With just over two minutes remaining in the game, the Renegades are trailing 21-17.

The Renegades get the ball back and drive down the field, but they are facing a fourth and goal from the Defenders’ 1-yard line. The Renegades decide to go for it, and quarterback Derek King sneaks it in for the touchdown to give the Renegades a 24-21 lead.

The Defenders have one last chance to win the game, but they turn the ball over on downs with just seconds remaining. The Renegades celebrate their victory and become the first XFL champions.

The Renegades’ victory is a story of perseverance and overcoming adversity. They were the underdogs all season, but they never gave up. They played their best football when it mattered most, and they came away with the championship.

The Renegades’ victory is also a victory for the city of Arlington. The Renegades have brought excitement and hope back to the city, and they have shown that anything is possible.

2023 XFL CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION CONSENSUS: Arlington Renegades (ChatGPT, Bard AI) defeat DC Defenders (Boardroom)

• A $100 bet on the Renegades to win (+240) at FanDuel Sportsbook pays out a profit of $240.
• A $100 bet on the Defenders to win (-290) pays a profit of $34.48
• A point spread bet on either the Renegades to cover +7 or the Defenders to cover -7 (both -110) pays out a profit of $90.91.

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Earlier this spring, Boardroom consulted OpenAI’s lovable, nefarious artificial intelligence construct known affectionately as ChatGPT for its “thoughts” on the 2023 Formula 1 world championship, and the insights were pleasantly plausible. Later, we consulted the precocious dataminer’s algorithmic churnings and bubblings in order to characterize the cultural impact of HBO’s Succession entering its final season. That time, the results were startlingly, perhaps unnervingly prescient.

That got us thinking about two things in particular:

• What else at the center of all things relevant in sports, business, and entertainment can we handicap, prognosticate, or otherwise delineate with the help of artificial intelligence chatbots?
• What happens if we embrace the “sexy newcomer” soap opera trope and introduce Google’s own Bard AI into the mix?

Well, we do love a bit of professionally sanctioned facepunching here, and there’s no bigger star in boxing than undisputed super middleweight champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. Given his penchant for fighting on Cinco de Mayo weekend, it would be a whole lot of locura for us to miss an opportunity to ask ChatGPT and Bard for their readout on how Canelo’s May 6 bout with John Ryder might go for all the 168-pound gold.

Folks, it’s time for some AI-enhanced Canelo vs. Ryder predictions for Saturday’s super middleweight throwdown, plus a full rundown of fight odds from our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Canelo vs. Ryder Predictions for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Title

NOTE: While a humanbeingperson can take a crack at predicting future events, an AI chatbot “prediction” is more along the lines of a plausible scenario with a reasonable chance to play out.

SAM DUNN: Here’s the sequence of events that absolutely will happen:

• Leveraging his modest reach advantage, Ryder attempts to recreate Dmitry Bivol’s success in frustrating Canelo by working the jab and emphasizing movement early.
• By Round 5, the above strategy enjoys limited success and Canelo’s superior timing and power begin to show through. Swelling grows over Ryder’s left eye.
• The champ scores the fight’s only knockdown between Round 9 and Round 11.
• Canelo Álvarez defeats Ryder by unanimous decision to defend all four 168-pound title belts. The scorecards read 116-111, 116-111, and a spit-takey 114-113.

ChatGPT: As the bell rings, the tension is palpable. Canelo Álvarez, the reigning super middleweight champion, steps into the ring with his trademark confidence, his fiery red hair matching the intensity of his gaze. Across from him stands his opponent, John Ryder, a gritty underdog who has fought his way up the ranks to earn a shot at the title.

In the opening rounds, Canelo shows off his superior speed and skill, landing precise jabs and vicious body shots that leave Ryder struggling to keep up. But Ryder refuses to back down, trading blow for blow with the champion and earning the respect of the crowd with his tenacity.

As the fight wears on, it becomes clear that Ryder’s strategy is to wear down Canelo with his relentless pressure and endurance. He continues to press forward, launching a barrage of punches that force Canelo to backpedal and fight defensively.

In the middle rounds, Ryder begins to find his rhythm, connecting with powerful hooks and uppercuts that send shockwaves through the arena. Canelo is pushed to his limits, but he refuses to let his guard down, using his experience and skill to weather the storm and counterattack whenever he sees an opening.

As the championship rounds approach, both fighters are visibly exhausted, but they refuse to give up. The crowd is on their feet, roaring with excitement as the two warriors exchange blow after blow in a display of pure heart and determination.

In the final seconds of the fight, Canelo lands a devastating combination that sends Ryder to the canvas. The referee begins to count, but Ryder somehow finds the strength to get back to his feet, his eyes fixed on the champion with a fierce determination.

The bell rings, signaling the end of the fight. The judges’ scorecards are read, and the winner by unanimous decision is Canelo Álvarez. But as the two fighters embrace in the center of the ring, it’s clear that both men have won the respect and admiration of everyone in attendance.

Bard AI: Canelo Álvarez is the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world, and he is coming off a big win over Caleb Plant. John Ryder is the WBO mandatory challenger, and he is a dangerous opponent. This fight has the potential to be very exciting, and here is one possible way it could play out:

• The early rounds of the fight will be close, with both fighters feeling each other out. Canelo will be the more active fighter, but Ryder will be landing some good shots of his own. As the fight goes on, Canelo will start to take control. He will use his superior size and strength to bully Ryder around the ring. Ryder will try to fight back, but he will be unable to match Canelo’s power. In the late rounds, Canelo will start to land some big shots, and Ryder will be on the ropes. Eventually, Canelo will land a knockout blow, and he will retain his titles.

Here is another possible way the fight could play out:

• Ryder comes out strong in the early rounds, and he surprises Canelo with his speed and power. Canelo is taken aback, and he is forced to fight on the back foot. Ryder continues to press the action, and he starts to build a lead on the scorecards. As the fight goes on, Canelo starts to find his rhythm, and he begins to land some good shots of his own. The fight becomes very close, and it is anyone’s fight going into the late rounds. In the final round, Canelo lands a big shot that knocks Ryder down. Ryder gets back to his feet, but he is clearly hurt. Canelo goes on the attack, and he eventually finishes Ryder off with a flurry of punches. Canelo wins by knockout, and he retains his titles.

No matter how the fight plays out, it is sure to be an exciting one. Canelo Álvarez is one of the best boxers in the world, and John Ryder is a dangerous opponent. This fight has the potential to be one of the best fights of the year.

Boardroom’s “Bots on Boxing” Canelo vs. Ryder predictions: Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision (ChatGPT, Boardroom) outvotes Canelo by KO/TKO (Bard AI).

A $100 bet on Canelo by decision at +430 odds pays out a profit of $430.

A $100 bet on Canelo by KO/TKO at -370 odds pays out a profit of $127.

Canelo vs. Ryder Odds

All betting lines via FanDuel Sportsbook as of May 2, 2023.

Moneyline (two-way)

• Canelo Álvarez: -1800
• John Ryder: +940

Moneyline (three-way)

• Canelo Álvarez: -1100
• John Ryder: +1000
• Draw: +2000

Method of victory

• Canelo by points/decision: +430
• Canelo by KO/TKO: -370

• Ryder by points/decision: +1700
• Ryder by KO/TKO: +1600

• Draw: +2600

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We’ll look back on HBO’s Succession and declare that, much like Gale Sayers, Ralph Kiner, and Chumbawamba, it was here not for a long time, but a good time.

As the critically beloved, deliciously wicked show returns for its fourth and final season on March 26, there’s nonetheless quite a lot to parse for a program whose entire run will ultimately encapsulate just 39 episodes. Will Logan Roy actually allow himself to be succeeded? Is Skarsgård (pick one, any Skarsgård will do) friend or foe? Will Gerri and Roman open a Panera franchise together? Will Kendall’s rap stylings veer into Atlanta trap or UK grime?

That’s why we opted to convene a TELEVISION TRIUMVIRATE — Ian Stonebrook, Jonathan Wiener, and Sam Dunn — to make the best possible sense of the acid-tongued prestige program’s swan song and ideate some potential futures for the franchise, the merrily miserable Roy clan, and its many hangers-on. With the stakes being as high as they are, however, we weren’t about to enact this hostile takeover alone, so we decided to enlist the assistance of ChatGPT, Open AI’s amusing artificial intelligence construct that might one day destroy us all.

We’re here to satisfy three key queries:

1. State the case for the character whose skills and entrepreneurial spirit make them best suited to sit on the Waystar Royco iron throne.
2. Where does Succession rank among all-time “workplace shows,” and what’s its legacy in the bigger picture of prestige TV?
3. Pitch a spinoff series starring Greg and Tom (It does NOT have to be a one-hour drama).

Let’s break some Greggs and whip up this AI-powered Tomlette heralding Succession Season 4, shall we?

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Which character’s skills and entrepreneurship make them the best pick to sit on the Waystar Royco iron throne?

JONATHAN WIENER: Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård). This is less a pro-Lukas Matsson take and more an anti-all the other characters take. Logan Roy (Brian Cox) is the easy answer, but he’s basically a dinosaur at this point. Dude is analog.

Matsson has already built a media behemoth that works in the digital age. He also has the stomach for the ruthless realities of the business world coupled with the technological acumen to succeed in modern society. Matsson gives off self-made entrepreneurial vibes, while Shiv, Roman, Kendall, and Connor (Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, Alan Ruck) are nepo babies who never had to build anything themselves.

IAN STONEBROOK: The clear-cut Roy best handled to take over the company is Shiv. As much as my heart wants to say Roman and as much as we all secretly root for Kendall to figure it out, Siobhan has the best balance of killer instinct and measured ego akin to her famed father.

While I still see the whole business either sold or going up in flames by the season’s end, there’s a character arc where Shiv eventually becomes her father, ruthlessly running a business and moving spouse to spouse.

SAM DUNN: Logan is the only actual choice, as he’s the only one capable of embodying that willful Shakespearean urge to cling at all costs to power for power’s sake. Everyone else is caught up in pursuing practical, tangible results of one kind or another — those are merely white elephants to the Dad from Dundee.

Alexander the Great’s kids couldn’t keep the Macedonian Empire together, and the patriarch of the Fuckoffian Empire hasn’t raised any children who stand a chance in a world that demands nothing less than a conquering killer. By series’ end, it’s much more likely that the government intervenes re: Waystar’s overlapping webs of malfeasance and coverups and breaks up its various divisions into spinoff companies for VC assholes to strip for parts like a stoned frat boy inhales a plate of atomic wings.

If I had to pick an individual outside of Logan to run the joint, however, I’m totally going with Roman. He’s so jadedly, acerbically over-it that his emotions would never cloud his judgment. All the Roy kids are riddled with PTSD and play out distinct versions of “dead inside” in expressing how they carry it, but Romulus’ particularly irreverent brand of snarky dispassion likely prevents him from treating much of anything as a sacred cow at the negotiating table. He doesn’t even seem to care about money — he’s really just in it for the banter.

ChatGPT: One character who stands out as having the potential to lead the company is Kendall Roy, the eldest son of Logan Roy, the patriarch of the family and CEO of the company. Kendall is portrayed as intelligent, ambitious, and skilled in business strategy, with experience working in both the media and tech industries.

Throughout the series, Kendall demonstrates his ability to make tough decisions, negotiate complex deals, and navigate the cutthroat world of corporate politics. Despite facing numerous setbacks and personal struggles, he remains determined to prove himself and take over the company from his father.

Where does Succession rank among “workplace shows,” and the bigger picture of prestige TV?

IS: I think Succession cuts through in workplace documentaries because the dialogue is both so good and so inappropriate. As a watcher, it’s tough to discern just how cutthroat and problematic the tone is in these war rooms. Is HBO making a mockery of C-suite conservative media to feed the impression of bi-partisan fans or is this truly the way execs in the said industry actually talk to each other?

SD: From one perspective, it’s a tier-one workplace show, a tier-one “family at war/rich people choosing to be miserable” show, and a tier-one “bad people constantly doing bad things to each other” show. From a different perspective, it has to be noted as one of the whitest, male-est television programs you could possibly make. The utter lack of diversity on Succession will not age well, to put it as mild as Caroline’s cooking. In the annals of workplace TV, this means it has something painfully in common with another monochromatic critical darling of the idiot box golden age, Mad Men.

Overall, I’ve found the show relentlessly entertaining and generally impressive because satire and black comedy are hard to get right even one time; the beats of it are incredibly hard to sustain. You have to find that pocket and stay there jazz drummer-style, and creator/showrunner Jesse Armstrong and this outrageously talented cast found a way.

JW: I consider Succession more in the vein of Arrested Development than a “workplace show.” It’s about a dysfunctional family with shared trauma who are filthy rich and terrible people. I’d compare it to It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia as opposed to The Office. 

Succession will go down as one of the best shows of all time. Logan Roy as a character belongs up there with legendary television antiheroes like Walter White and Tony Soprano. While Brian Cox’s captivating screen presence is a driving force behind the show, the true essence and genius of Succession stems from the ensemble cast and incredible dialogue. The chemistry between the actors allows the show to straddle between genres seamlessly. At its best, the show is simultaneously a laugh-out-loud comedy, a tragic drama, and a poignant social commentary. Truly an original work of art.

ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I can’t predict how the public will perceive the show in the future. However, Succession has already received critical acclaim and has been praised for its sharp writing, excellent performances, and astute observations of the business world and family dynamics.

In terms of workplace television series, Succession has been compared to classics such as Mad Men and The Sopranos for its exploration of power dynamics, ethical dilemmas, and complex characters. It has also been lauded for its ability to capture the current cultural moment, where the super-rich and powerful are under intense scrutiny and public pressure to be held accountable for their actions.

As for its place in the bigger picture of prestige TV, Succession has been recognized as one of the best shows of its time, winning multiple awards including a Golden Globe for Best Television Series — Drama in 2020. It has also been praised for its ability to weave together elements of drama, comedy, and satire, creating a unique and compelling viewing experience.

Ultimately, the public’s perception of Succession as an all-time workplace series and a defining show of the prestige TV era will depend on its lasting impact on the cultural zeitgeist and its ability to continue to captivate and resonate with audiences in the years to come.

Pitch a spinoff series starring Greg and Tom.

SD: Greg and Tom’s Gregcelent Adventure, a half-hour animated series that gives Jesse Armstrong a chance to revisit his ridiculous, sophomoric, but bizarrely existential Peep Show roots completely unmoored from the worldly constraints of live action.

Greg Hirsch (Nicholas Braun) and Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) are cartoon characters already, so let’s lean all the way into it Archer-style. Send them to outer space to find all the votes Jeryd Mencken (Justin Kirk) totally stole from Connor in the Republican primary. Have them convene with Andrew Tate and Kip Paul — the third, edgier, somehow more obnoxious Paul brother — to create an app that lets users place futures bets on train derailments. Have the Wambsgans, Hirsch & Partners corporate services consulting firm open a satellite office in the Persian Gulf and end up in a to-the-death FIFA 23 tournament with Jared Kushner, Muhammad bin Salman, and Pras from the Fugees. If it is to be said, so it be. So it is.

Alternate titles: They Still Here For You and Buckle Up, Fucklehead.

JW: Greg & Tom Go to Washington.

Our heroes leave Waystar to start their own lobbying firm in Washington, DC. They find an office on K Street and bumble their way through misadventures by which they interact with corrupt politicians and represent industries like tobacco, guns, and big pharma. The show would be fast-paced with hilarious, witty dialogue. Think Veep meets Abbott & Costello meets Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

IS: Successes to Be You: A comedy-drama in which Tom takes over the company and has to bear the brunt of wearing the heavy crown while Greg is shoehorned into running Waystar-Royco amusement parks and cruise lines with little to no responsibility and all the perks. It’s all shot in split screen and proves power means less than fun.

ChatGPT: A possible Succession spinoff series starring Greg and Tom could be a dark comedy about their adventures as they navigate the cutthroat world of corporate America. The show could be called Tom and Greg: The Rise and Fall of the Wambsgans-Roy Duo.

The show could be formatted as a half-hour comedy and could follow the misadventures of the bumbling duo as they attempt to make their mark in the business world. The show could explore their complex relationship as Tom tries to mold Greg into a successful businessman while Greg attempts to learn from Tom’s mistakes.

The show could also feature a variety of guest stars and cameos from the Succession universe, including members of the Roy family, other Waystar Royco executives, and perhaps even the occasional appearance by Kendall or Shiv. The show could explore themes of ambition, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to climb the corporate ladder.

Another possible name for the show could be Wambsgans-Roy, Inc., which would play off the idea of Tom and Greg’s attempts to create a new power duo in the corporate world. The show could also use a subtitle that changes each season to reflect their latest business venture or scheme, such as Wambsgans-Roy, Inc.: The Renewable Energy Experiment or Wambsgans-Roy, Inc.: The Digital Media Meltdown.

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Google is finally opening public access to Bard AI, its flagship competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

The big tech company announced the news in a blog post on Tuesday that was partially written by Bard AI and a few of its executives. Google’s generative artificial intelligence-enabled chatbot is open to users in the US and UK who sign up to join a waitlist. Disclaimer: you cannot join the waitlist from a Google Workspace account; access is only granted to users with personal/singular Google email addresses.

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Say hello to another AI chatbot

The public launch of Google’s Bard AI chatbot comes a month and a half after company CEO Sundar Pichai first teased the new product. Google describes the project as an early experiment that might share inaccurate or inappropriate responses in its early iterations. Much like ChatGPT, Bard is powered by a research large language model and will be updated with newer versions regularly. Bard AI is conversational and may get a lot wrong this first time around, but Google is already letting the public know that the product isn’t perfect in its current phase (and it isn’t meant to be).

Like the other AI chatbots on the market, the more users interact with Bard AI, the more the AI tech learns to get it right the next time. One thing about Bard that sticks out — that the platform will sometimes let a user preview a few different draft responses before continuing a conversation. With ChatGPT, you can edit a query or ask again if the response isn’t satisfactory; with Bard AI, Google is curious about the benefits of providing more wiggle room for users so Bard can nail down responses that are as accurate as possible from the start.

And, of course, this chatbot has a “Google it” button to get to search queries in a new tab quickly, an unavoidable detail in the inevitable Bard AI vs. ChatGPT conversation.

To keep quality high while keeping safety in mind, Google implemented a few restrictions in Bard, like limiting the number of exchanges in a given dialogue. The AI chatbot will roll out to more countries and expand language options soon.

What makes Bard AI different?

Honestly, it’s hard to tell at this point what makes the Bard AI chatbot exceptional compared to other competitors in the space, like ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing and Copilot AI projects. They are all powered by similar generative AI software and interact with users via conversational chatbots. Right now, I think it boils down to which big tech company consumers already put their trust in to use. Naturally, users may drift to Bard if they are avid Googlers or otherwise sufficiently brand-loyal.

For now, let’s hold off on sharing too many hot takes about this rapidly evolving landscape. This reporter joined the waitlist to try Bard AI — you can, too! — so stay tuned for more in-depth updates on ChatGPT’s new rival.

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Folks, we’re through driving just to survive. Honestly, did that even sound like any fun to begin with? We want not simply survival, but the vroom-vroominest kind of self-actualization offered on four wheels.

Fortunately, the return of Formula 1 auto racing for 2023 presents an attractive cure for our ills. No more offseason recriminations — it’s time to deploy the proverbial DRS wing and scream down some rhetorical straightaways to issue the most unvarnished, stripped-down-to-the-chrome F1 predictions, recommendations, and half-baked ideas for the richest, most fascinating racing competition on earthplanet.

To do so, we didn’t just convene our first-ever TURBO HYBRID ROUNDTABLE — Vinciane Ngomsi, Shlomo Sprung, and Sam Dunn — but additionally recruited the services of a reserve driver in the form of ChatGPT, the adorable A.I. construct that may one day enslave and/or destroy us all, in order to satisfy several queries:

1. Who’s the biggest threat to Max Verstappen this year, and which driver or team will make the biggest leap?
2. Who’s the most overvalued and undervalued driver in FanDuel’s championship odds?
3. What’s a country/city that WILL have an F1 race in the next several years, and what’s a country/city that SHOULD have one?
4. Which NBA/NFL/MLB/soccer player would be the best F1 driver and why?
5. Pick at least one: (1) Propose one Mario Kart rule that F1 should adopt. (2) Invent the best possible dramatic story arc for next season of Drive to Survive.

Let’s get right to the sweet, sweet F1 predictions, budget cap be damned.

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Who’s the biggest threat to Max Verstappen, and which driver or team makes the biggest leap?

VINCIANE NGOMSI: Let’s get this out of the way: Until he formally walks away from pro motorsport racing, Lewis Hamilton is my favorite driver, so naturally I want him to challenge Verstappen for the title. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem probable. In the spirit of being realistic, I truthfully believe Charles Leclerc could take down the racing Dutchman.

The 25-year-old recorded a career-best second-placed finish to Verstappen last year, though a combination of outliers prevented him from seriously challenging for the title. It’s too early to tell whether Ferrari’s thirst for victory is serious, but Leclrec’s competitiveness will hopefully be the difference maker.

SHLOMO SPRUNG: The biggest threat will still be Charles Leclerc, assuming Ferrari still has the second-best car — but if Mercedes figures things out this season, Lewis Hamilton still has that dog in him to take his crown back from Mad Max.

SAM DUNN: It’s Ferrari or Mercedes, specifically Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton. I simply can’t fathom anyone else having the pace. But as things stand, picking against Max Verstappen is something you’re (read: I’m) only doing to be annoying.

As for a breakout driver, give me Oscar Piastri (as much as I’m dying to go full-on homer for Logan Sargeant). The McLaren tangerine might be a lemon this year, but we saw what it was capable of under the able hand of Lando Norris a year ago, and the Aussie very much looks the part of one of motorsport’s ascendant young talents.

Breakout team? Aston Martin. The buzz about their car actually having legit pace this year (!) sure appears to be real, and Fernando Alonso remains a gamer despite his status as F1’s eldest statesman.

ChatGPT: Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 world champion, has a compelling chance to overtake Max Verstappen for the world championship. Hamilton has consistently been one of the top drivers in the sport and has a proven track record of winning championships. He is also driving for Mercedes, which has been one of the most dominant teams in recent years. With his experience, skill, and the resources of his team, Hamilton is definitely a strong contender for the championship. However, the outcome of the championship depends on many factors, including the performance of the teams and drivers in each race, so it is difficult to predict with certainty who will come out on top.

Who’s the most overvalued and undervalued driver in FanDuel’s championship odds?

SS: Betting odds don’t have enough love for our boy Checo out here! Sergio Perez has the sixth-best odds at +1900 while Fernando Alonso is +1000. Not to disrespect Alo’s accomplishments, but his last F1 race win was 10 years ago.

SD: Agreed, Alonso is technically overvalued until he proves over the course of several races that he’s firmly in the mix. Meanwhile, George Russell at +1800 doesn’t track given how much more command he had over last year’s uncharacteristically unruly Silver Arrow than Hamilton by comparison.

VN: Purely looking at his odds ahead of Grand Prix races and then his finishes last year, perhaps the most overvalued driver is Carlos Sainz (+3100). He has potential to be Ferrari’s dark (prancing) horse, but I’ll wait until we are a few races in to eat my words.

As for undervalued, I believe that title belongs to George Russell. He won Mercedes’ only race of the 2022 campaign, the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Keep in mind that he also outperformed Hamilton, making him only the third teammate in 16 seasons to finish ahead of the knighted Englishman in the Drivers’ Championship. I wouldn’t say he’s under pressure, but he’s a dark horse to watch out for.

ChatGPT: One driver who is sometimes considered overrated is Lance Stroll. Stroll is a Canadian driver who currently races for Aston Martin (formerly known as Racing Point). He made his debut in F1 in 2017 with Williams and moved to Racing Point in 2019. While Stroll has shown flashes of potential, including a podium finish in the chaotic 2020 Italian Grand Prix, he has also been criticized for his inconsistency and for benefiting from his father’s wealth and influence in the sport.

On the other hand, one driver who is sometimes considered underrated is Carlos Sainz Jr. Sainz is a Spanish driver who has raced for several teams, including Toro Rosso, Renault, and McLaren. Despite consistently performing at a high level and earning praise from his peers, Sainz has never been in contention for a championship and has often been overshadowed by more high-profile teammates. However, his strong performances have earned him a seat at Ferrari for the 2021 season and beyond, which could be a chance for him to prove his worth at one of F1’s most prestigious teams.

What’s a country/city that WILL host a Grand Prix in the next several years? What’s a country/city that SHOULD have one?

SD: F1 will return to the African continent in some capacity. Maybe Marrakesh, or perhaps somewhere in Ghana.

If I’m picking a place that would host a Grand Prix in a perfect world, give me San Francisco.

VN: A country or city that will have an F1 race will be either Colombia or South Korea. South America is home to some beautiful landscapes and architecture, I for one would appreciate another race there to highlight the continent’s culture. The responsibility can’t just fall on Brazil.

It’s honestly shocking South Africa doesn’t have an F1 race already. There was a South African Grand Prix from 1965 to 1985, though the 1996 and 1981 races did not count toward the title. FIA suspended the race due to apartheid, and it was brought back for 1992 and 1993 once it ended. Establishing a new Grand Prix would be a hassle, but absolutely worth it considering how lucrative F1 has been and will only become.

SS: I could definitely see F1 going back to Germany and the legendary Nurburgring track, but as George Russell told me in our interview in November in Vegas, he’d love for Africa to get a track so F1 could race in every continent aside from Antarctica. Let’s get South Africa back in the mix.

ChatGPT: Other cities and countries that have been mentioned as potential hosts for new F1 races include Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Johannesburg in South Africa, and Doha in Qatar. However, any new additions to the calendar would need to meet F1’s strict standards for safety, infrastructure, and financial viability.

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Which athlete from another sport would make the best F1 driver?

VN: Because he strikes me as someone who has a need for speed embedded in him, the first person that comes to mind is Giannis Antetokounmpo. His height might be at a disadvantage, but he makes up for it in competitive spirit.

SS: True, but the problem with most superstars from other sports is that they’re too tall for F1. Verstappen is 5-foot-11, while Hamilton is 5-foot-9. Luckily, Mookie Betts is also 5-foot-9 with the energy, drive, determination, and athleticism to thrive in racing if given time to acclimate. He’s an amazing baseball player and bowler. Why not motorsports too?

SD: Allen Iverson can do all things. It is known.

If we’re talking only athletes currently in their primes, chalk me up for the USWNT’s Mallory Swanson. They don’t teach hot streaks like that at the Red Bull driver academy.

ChatGPT: One athlete from another sport who could be an intriguing prospect as a Formula 1 racing driver is Usain Bolt, the retired Jamaican sprinter and world record holder in the 100m and 200m events. Bolt is known for his incredible speed, agility, and mental toughness, which are all important qualities for a racing driver.

In addition, Bolt has expressed interest in motorsports in the past and has even driven a Formula 1 car in demonstration events. He has also been a brand ambassador for Puma, which has sponsored several F1 teams and drivers over the years.

Of course, becoming a successful F1 driver requires more than just raw talent and physical abilities. It also requires years of training and experience, as well as the ability to work effectively with a team and make split-second decisions under pressure. However, Bolt’s combination of natural athleticism and enthusiasm for motorsports could make him an intriguing prospect for a team looking to shake up the grid.

Take your pick: (1) Propose a Mario Kart rule F1 should adopt, or (2) Invent the best dramatic story arc for the next season of Drive to Survive.

SS: Red shells and banana peels may be too dangerous in the real world, but perhaps there’s some jet propulsion technology that could allow drivers a turbo boost at some point. But perhaps the most realistic Mario Kart rule would be some version of going through the question marks and have some random board game-esque prompt the drivers would have to abide by, like a 10-second penalty, the ability to move up a few spots following a caution, or getting to choose which driver has to pit. Let’s get crazy!

SD: Obviously the lightning bolt that makes everyone but you really, really small. But honestly, mechanics that gave you superior perks/bonuses when you’re towards the back of the pack rather than in front is a generally cool concept if the goal is to make the racing more competitive and exciting. Expanded tire allotment. Relaxed DRS rules. Switching your human driver out for a plumber or a dinosaur. Possibilities abound.

Regarding next year’s Drive to Survive, I need a conspiracy to be unearthed that Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has been taking rival bosses out on Sideways-esque vineyard tours one by one to poison either their thoughts or their physical bodies — probably with microdoses of arsenic or ricin or a polonium isotope, but I’m just spitballing — so as to get them shitcanned or otherwise out of the picture. Look what happened to Mattia Binotto and tell me this isn’t 100% happening.

VN: I certainly don’t want to manifest anything, but should he decide that 2024 is his final season competing, Season 6 of Drive to Survive paying homage only to Lewis Hamilton would be epic.

ChatGPT: The season begins with all eyes on Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is widely expected to challenge Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton for the championship. Verstappen starts off strong, winning the first few races of the season and building up a sizable lead in the standings. However, his aggressive driving style begins to draw criticism from other drivers and team principals, who accuse him of being reckless and endangering other drivers on the track.

Meanwhile, Hamilton is struggling to keep up with Verstappen and his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. He’s also dealing with personal issues off the track, including a high-profile breakup and a public dispute with the FIA over his participation in an anti-racism campaign. As the season progresses, tensions between Hamilton and his Mercedes team begin to boil over, with rumors of internal conflict and disagreements over strategy.

As the championship race heats up, a dark horse emerges in the form of McLaren’s Lando Norris. The young British driver has been steadily improving throughout the season, and his impressive performances catch the attention of F1 fans and media around the world. With a string of podium finishes, Norris begins to close in on Verstappen and Hamilton in the standings, setting up a thrilling three-way battle for the championship.

In the final race of the season, tensions come to a head as Verstappen and Hamilton collide on the first lap, knocking both drivers out of contention. With the championship within reach, Norris must fend off a determined Perez and a resurgent Hamilton, who has managed to claw his way back into contention. In a nail-biting finale, Norris holds off his rivals to become the youngest F1 world champion in history, cementing his status as one of the sport’s rising stars.

Along the way, the season is also marked by behind-the-scenes drama, including team politics, driver rivalries, and personal struggles. We see glimpses of life off the track, including the challenges of maintaining relationships and dealing with the pressures of fame and fortune. And as always, the show is packed with stunning visuals, pulse-pounding racing, and a deep dive into the high-stakes world of Formula 1.

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Spotify‘s algorithm is already scary good, with Discover Weekly and Release Radar curating what streamers may like each week and its annual Wrapped campaign personalizing users’ yearly highlights so they can brag about their musical tastes to all their social media friends. But the company is taking its algorithm and personalization abilities to the next level by introducing its AI DJ to Premium users in the United States and Canada on Wednesday.

The new feature — currently in beta — utilizes Spotify’s algorithmic learnings that already know users’ musical tastes to deliver a curated music lineup with detailed commentary about those songs and artists AI DJ thinks you’ll love in a realistic voice modeled after Xavier “X” Jernigan, Spotify’s head of cultural partnerships.

Spotify’s DJ was built through the use of OpenAI technology, better known as the company that created ChatGPT. The AI combined with the fun facts and insights provided by Spotify’s music editors brings you this unique curated experience. The AI DJ will look back at your old favorite songs, take what you might enjoy, and provide an initial set list for you to enjoy.

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Just like its algorithm, the DJ will adjust its personalized sets based on your feedback. And if you’re not picking up what the DJ is putting down, press the DJ button and the AI will switch everything up and give you a new playlist from scratch. As with everything on the addictive streaming platform, the more you interact with the algorithm, the better it gets to know you, and the more personalized AI DJ will become.

Premium users can find the Spotify AI DJ by heading to their music feed on the Spotify mobile app and hitting play on the DJ card. If Spotify knows you as it should, you should be in for quite the AI-driven treat.

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Patrick Mahomes is riding reasonably high, isn’t he? Already the owner of the largest contract in US sports history, a championship ring, and two league MVP awards entering Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, he steered his underdog Kansas City Chiefs to a comeback victory over the Eagles, earning him not just a second Lombardi Trophy, but a second Super Bowl MVP plaudit.

Not a bad CV for a 27-year-old quarterback who’s only now logged five full seasons as a starter.

Naturally, that got us thinking — what would KC’s No. 15 technically, hypothetically have to do in order to overtake the one and only Tom Brady, who made his retirement official just days before the Super Bowl, for the right to be considered the greatest player the gridiron has ever seen.

Reckoning with the dynamics of NFL GOAT status is not for the faint of heart, folks, so we called upon lovable artificial intelligence construct ChatGPT to help us make sense of three queries:

1. Is Mahomes already the most talented QB ever? If he wins another ring and league MVP and retires, where does he rank in the GOAT debate?
2. To what degree are you worried about “Mahomes Fatigue” among NFL fans if the dude keeps winning?
3. What does Mahomes have to do to overtake Tom Brady as NFL GOAT?

Let’s make that spicy barbacoa.

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Is Mahomes the most talented QB ever? If he retired today, where does he rank, all things considered?

ANTHONY PUCCIO: On the most-talented list, he’s No. 1. With one more MVP and a Super Bowl, he’s already up to No. 3 in the NFL GOAT pecking order.

SAM DUNN: He’s the single most talented quarterback of all time in a traditional sense. I’d draw the distinction, however, that Michael Vick is *the most talented overall athlete* ever to play QB in the NFL, apart from any specific career achievements, which is meaningfully different in my eyes.

If he retired today, I’m comfortable saying he’s behind Brady, Peyton Manning, John Elway, Joe Montana, Drew Brees, Brett Favre (*on-field resume only*), and Johnny Unitas. With one more ring and another Super Bowl MVP, he leapfrogs Unitas, Favre, Brees, and Elway, plus arguably surpasses Montana. I’d listen to that debate, boy howdy.

ChatGPT: It’s difficult to definitively say that Patrick Mahomes is the most talented quarterback of all time, as there have been many talented quarterbacks throughout the history of the NFL.

However, Mahomes is certainly one of the most talented quarterbacks of his generation. He has exceptional arm strength, accuracy, and the ability to throw from a variety of arm angles and platforms. He is also very mobile and can extend plays with his legs, making him a dual-threat quarterback. Mahomes has already accomplished a lot in his young career, including winning a Super Bowl and being named Super Bowl MVP, as well as winning the NFL MVP award in 2018. He has also set numerous records, including the most touchdown passes in a player’s first three seasons.

Ultimately, whether or not Mahomes is considered the most talented quarterback of all time will depend on how his career continues to unfold. If he continues to perform at a high level and win championships, he will certainly be in the conversation.

Are you worried about the possibility of “Mahomes Fatigue” if he never stops winning?

SD: No, because he’ll always be the babyface; you couldn’t book him as a heel if you tried. It would be like casting Tom Hanks as a Bond villain. It would be like Ted Lasso listening to Pantera.

AP: Yes. We saw it with LeBron. We saw it with Brady. With Tiger. As Jay-Z says on “Most Kingz,” “You know you’ve become a star / Because you’re the biggest target out there, right? / When everyone’s on the court, they’re coming for you / When the opposing player walks into that arena, they’re thinkin’ of upstaging you / You’re like a trophy to them / They’re thinkin’, ‘if I’m better than this guy/ The spotlight turns on me.”

All these QBs want to upstage Mahomes so they get put into the same conversation. But they’re not.

ChatGPT: It’s unlikely that football fans will get tired of seeing Patrick Mahomes win so many things, as his success is a result of his exceptional talent and hard work. Fans generally appreciate and admire greatness, and Mahomes has demonstrated that he is one of the best quarterbacks in the game today.

Of course, there is always the possibility that some fans may become envious or resentful of Mahomes’ success, especially if he continues to win at a high level for many years. However, this is true of any successful athlete, and Mahomes has shown that he is not only a talented player, but also a humble and likable person off the field. Additionally, fans of other teams may become frustrated with Mahomes’ success if he continues to dominate their favorite teams. However, this is a natural part of sports fandom and does not necessarily indicate that fans are tired of seeing Mahomes win.

Ultimately, as long as Mahomes continues to perform at a high level and win championships, it’s unlikely that fans will become tired of seeing him succeed. Instead, they will likely continue to appreciate and admire his talent and contributions to the sport of football.

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What Does Mahomes Have to Do to Surpass Tom Brady as NFL GOAT?

AP: I think he’s gotta win at least 5 rings in order to consider it.

SD: He doesn’t necessarily need seven rings, though that would help a ton. If he’s able to exceed Brady for a sufficient number of single-season and career NFL records along the way, he’s already not far from surpassing the incumbent NFL GOAT in terms of —

• NFL MVP awards: Brady has three; Mahomes already has two and is on pace to rival Peyton Manning for the most all-time with five.
• First Team All-Pro honors: Brady has three; Mahomes has two.
• Total All-Pro Teams: TB12 has six; Pat is halfway there.
• Consecutive Pro Bowls: Brady peaked at 10 in a row; Mahomes is halfway there.
• Career NFL earnings: Brady leads with $332.96 million in on-field salary; Mahomes is on track to surpass that number during the 2028 season with three years left on his deal

If No. 15 exceeds TB12 on a majority of these fronts while being within striking distance regarding Super Bowl rings (four would be the absolute bare minimum here), we’ll be in a similar predicament as we are with the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate — some would still refuse to consider it a debate at all, while others would insist that Player X’s achievements are ultimately more impressive due to factors like level of competition, longevity, teammate quality, the value of athletic talent vs. quarterbacking skill, etc.

In fact, the ideal future might just be the one in which there’s no clear answer. Talk about a generational gift to talk television and radio, to say nothing of the actual excitement of being able to witness it all unfold as a fan.

ChatGPT: Tom Brady is widely considered to be one of the greatest NFL players of all time, with seven Super Bowl victories and numerous individual awards and accolades. For Patrick Mahomes to be considered as having surpassed Brady as the greatest NFL player ever, he would need to accomplish a number of significant achievements.

First and foremost, Mahomes would need to continue performing at an elite level for many years to come. Brady has been able to sustain his success for over two decades, and Mahomes would need to demonstrate similar longevity and consistency to be considered in the same conversation. Secondly, Mahomes would need to continue winning championships. Brady’s seven Super Bowl victories are unprecedented in NFL history, and Mahomes would need to win several more championships to be considered as having surpassed Brady’s accomplishments in this regard. Thirdly, Mahomes would need to set and break numerous individual records and achieve many individual awards and accolades. Brady has won three NFL MVP awards and been selected to the Pro Bowl 14 times, among other individual honors.

Finally, Mahomes would need to make a significant impact off the field, both in terms of philanthropy and in his role as an ambassador for the sport of football.

In summary, for Mahomes to be considered by top experts as having surpassed Tom Brady as the greatest NFL player ever, he would need to demonstrate sustained excellence over many years, win multiple championships, set numerous individual records and win many individual awards, and make a significant impact off the field as well.

NOTE: Tom Brady has been named to the Pro Bowl 15 times. ChatGPT’s statistical awareness appears to end somewhere in 2021.

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No one knows anything.

Seriously, do you have any idea what’s going to happen in this Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles? You’re looking at about as close a matchup as football’s biggest night could manage to have. The point spread hasn’t budged beyond 1.5 points in favor of Philly. KC has a league MVP at quarterback in Patrick Mahomes, but the Birds’ Jalen Hurts finished right behind him in second. Both teams have national fanbases that aren’t against a little travel (and a major financial life decision) to get out to Arizona for the game.

So, with the goal of actually making several Super Bowl LVII predictions that don’t deserve to die in a fire, this week’s GRIDIRON ROUNDTABLE — Shlomo Sprung, Anthony Puccio, Brett Pickert, Chuck McMahon, and Sam Dunn — couldn’t do it alone.

Rather, we called upon ChatGPT, the adorable and terrifying artificial intelligence construct created by OpenAI, to help us respond to three essential queries:

1. Which player or coach is participating in their last game with their team, and where do they go next?
2. What’s the tastiest player prop bet on the board with +1000 odds or longer?
3. If ______ has a huge game, his team is 100% winning Super Bowl LVII.

Let’s get right into Boardroom’s Super Bowl LVII predictions ahead of Sunday’s slobberknocker in the desert.

(And please know that ChatGPT was paid nothing less than a hero’s ransom to participate in this exercise.)

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Who’s playing or coaching in their last game with their team, and what happens next?

BRETT PICKERT: The easy choice is Carlos Dunlap. He’s 33, got waived last season, and is on a one-year deal. The Chiefs need to make as much cap space as they can as the Patrick Mahomes deal ramps up.

ANTHONY PUCCIO: Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Offenses have never ranked outside of the top five when he was the ringleader and play-caller. The Colts still need a head coach — and think about a team like the Ravens, who have an OC vacancy if Bieniemy simply feels like he’s done everything he wanted to do in KC and wants a change.

CHUCK McMAHON: If the Eagles can pull off the win this Sunday, expect to bid farewell to a Kelce — Jason, that is. The veteran center has spent his entire career (12 seasons) with the Birds, amassing $67 million in earnings along the way.

So, where’s he going? How about the couch? While he’s been clear that winning the big game won’t affect his decision to retire, the 35-year-old could decide to hang up his cleats and let his younger brother have the NFL all to himself.

SHLOMO SPRUNG: JuJu Smith-Schuster did enough in his one-year deal with the Chiefs that he could absolutely get multi-year offers from rival teams. Kansas City could justifiably go out and say ‘we can get 85% of your production elsewhere’ with some combination of Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mecole Hardman, Kadarius Toney, and an external signing, but keep in mind that the wideout market in free agency this offseason is thin.

SAM DUNN: Eagles pass-rusher Brandon Graham. Unless he’s willing to take a pay cut, hitting the open market entering his age-35 season means a new home — or perhaps the former Michigan Wolverine will consider calling it a career if he wins a second Super Bowl ring with the Iggles.

ChatGPT: “It’s difficult to predict which player or coach will be participating in their last game with their current team, as this often depends on a variety of factors, including age, performance, contract negotiations, and coaching changes. However, it’s worth noting that many NFL players and coaches have short careers, and it’s not uncommon for them to switch teams throughout their careers.

“It’s possible that a player near the end of their career may decide to retire after the Super Bowl, or a coach may move on to a different team if they are not satisfied with their current situation.”

NOTE: ChatGPT went on to suggest names like Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Bill Belichick, two of whom are already retired and one of whom is not participating in Super Bowl LVII.

What’s the tastiest player prop bet on the board with +1000 odds or longer?

All odds via FanDuel Sportsbook as of Feb. 10, 2023. Click here to read Boardroom and FanDuel’s all-encompassing prop bets bible for Super Bowl LVII.

CM: Miles Sanders to score the first Eagles TD and Travis Kelce to score the first Chiefs TD (+1800). Both are automatic in the red zone. This prop is delicious.

SD: Travis Kelce to score the first and last touchdown of the game +4700. To be fair, I’d probably still take a cheeky flier even if it was around +3500. So, why not? If anyone was gonna do it…

SS: Let’s go with each team scoring one TD and one field goal in each half at +1700. Both teams can move the ball, yet both defenses are stout enough to hold their opponents to field goal attempts. Feel free to cut me in if you win

AP: Bet the game to go to OVERTIME! (+1060)

BP: Go big or go home. Miles Sanders scores the first and last TD of the game. If you think the Eagles win, this is the bet. At +5000, why not?

ChatGPT: [Mechanical buzzing and wheezing is heard as a ribbon of smoke begins to emerge from the AI’s processing core]

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If _____ has a huge game, his team is 100% winning Super Bowl LVII.

AP: Jerick McKinnon. The Chiefs went 6-1 in games in which the running back caught a TD. With Mahomes gimpy, the check-down man is more important than ever; that’s assuming Isiah Pacheco does his job in the run game and Travis Kelce shows out as per usual.

CM: If JuJu Smith-Schuster has a huge game, the Chiefs will absolutely win. Travis Kelce will likely see some double coverage, so it may be up to KC’s other receivers to bring home the Lombardi Trophy.

SD: Philly edge man Haason Reddick. If he’s getting to Mahomes in the backfield at will, we might end up in Real Chad Henne Hours.

SS: The Eagles’ ground game featuring Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Kenneth Gainwell, and Jalen Hurts (cheating, but whatever). They’re going to keep Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense off the field and dictate the terms of the action.

BP: Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, because that means he’s dominating the Eagles All-Pro O-line and Jones is a hard man to elude forever. That means he’s getting in the backfield and forcing Hurts into tough situations, which is what the Chiefs hope to get out of Jones.

ChatGPT: “In Super Bowl LVII, the performance of many players will likely be important in determining which team wins. However, if you’re looking for a player outside of Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts whose performance could be key to their team winning, [Travis] Kelce is another one of the top weapons in the Chiefs’ passing attack. He’s a reliable target for Mahomes and can cause problems for opposing defenses with his size and athleticism.”

NOTE: ChatGPT went on to mention Tyreek Hill, Nick Chubb, and Myles Garrett, none of whom are participating in Super Bowl LVII.

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Microsoft shares are up 4% per its Q2 earnings report, released on Tuesday. The company showed a very slight beat in earnings per share amid a tumultuous time at the legacy tech leader.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what Microsoft announced:

• Adjusted EPS came out to $2.32 against $2.30 expected, with revenues of $52.7 billion slightly lower than the $52.9 billion expectation, but up 2% year-over-year.
• Profits fell 12% year-over-year to $16.4 billion.
• While its Intelligent Cloud business grew 18% in the quarter, including 31% with its Azure cloud computing service, that growth is slower year-over-year. IC and Azure grew 26% and 46% respectively.

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Other segments of the business were also a mixed bag in earnings, with productivity and business process generating $17 billion, versus $16.8 billion expected. Personal computing’s $14.2 billion in revenue missed its $14.7 billion expectations.

The earnings report comes a week after Microsoft announced it would lay off 10,000 workers. It was also a day after the company announced a multi-year, multi-billion dollar investment in ChatGPT creator OpenAI. Microsoft said it’s building on investments made in the company in 2019 and 2021, including in the development of specialized supercomputing systems to improve OpenAI’s research, powering OpenAI workloads via Azure as its exclusive cloud provider, and deploying OpenAI models across consumer and enterprise products.

Additionally, Microsoft’s mammoth $69 billion purchase of embattled video game maker Activision Blizzard is still on hold amid complaints and antitrust investigations from the Federal Trade Commission, the U.K’.s Competition and Markets Authority, and the E.U.’s European Commission. Earlier this week, a U.S. district court in California denied Microsoft’s request to pause an Activision Blizzard lawsuit filed by gamers in December who argued that the Microsoft’s merger with Activision Blizzard would harm competition within the gaming industry.

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Five weeks after launching the revolutionary ChatGPT— an AI chatbot that mimics complex human conversation and language and provides nuanced answers to user-generated questions — research company OpenAI is exploring selling existing shares in its business at a $29 billion valuation, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

Thrive Capital and Founders Fund are reportedly pursuing an investment of at least $300 million in share sales in the form of a tender offer, with the two venture capital companies purchasing existing shares from stakeholders that may include employees. Despite revenues only in the tens of millions of dollars mostly from selling its AI software to developers, this infusion would more than double the startup’s previous tender offer completed in 2021 at a $14 billion valuation.

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Microsoft invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019 and was previously in advanced talks to put even more money into the company, WSJ said. Earlier this week, reports emerged of Microsoft integrating ChatGPT into a newly launched version of its Bing search engine, which could be released by the end of March.

ChatGPT’s abilities are so advanced that New York City’s public schools blocked access to the chatbot on network devices due to academic integrity concerns regarding both cheating and the accuracy of content provided by the new technology, as it has the ability to present false information as plausibly truthful. Earlier this week, The International Conference on Machine Learning banned ChatGPT and other AI language models due to “unanticipated consequences [and] unanswered questions.” 

No final deal has been reached and terms can change, the Wall Street Journal said, but suffice to say that ChatGPT has generated a ton of interest and commotion in just over a month, potentially making OpenAI the next groundbreaking technology startup as 2023 begins.

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