5 Things about AI you may have missed today: OpenAI responds to lawsuit, Puma integrates Google’s AI solutions, more

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AI roundup: In response to Elon Musk's lawsuit, OpenAI released a statement via a blog post, highlighting the allegations over the responsibility of building artificial intelligence (AI) tools. In a separate development, PUMA has integrated Google Cloud's AI solutions to improve its shopping experience for customers. Know more about what happened in the world of AI today, March 6, 2024.

Last week, Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman claiming that the company has diverted from its goal to develop responsible AI. Now, ChatGPT maker has finally reposed to the claims saying “We're sad that it's come to this with someone whom we've deeply admired.” It is reported that Musk vented his frustration over the unsuccessful merging of the company with Tesla Inc, according to a Bloomberg report. 

Prayank Swaroop, partner at global venture capital firm Accel highlighted the need for more AI startups from academia. He said that the effective use of high-quality AI models could make a big difference in the research industry. Swaroop added, “We need more Indian AI startups coming from academia," the senior executive at Accel, which counts Flipkart, Cure.fit, Ninjacart, Swiggy and BookMyShow among its portfolio companies.” He also said, “We are just starting on a multi-decade journey of AI becoming part of human productivity,” according to a PTI report. 

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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) announced the start of the NPCI-IISc Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Deep Tech Research & Development which will conduct research on blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Multiple faculty members from IISc will join NPCI to the practical challenges that the market faces due to the emergence of these technologies, according to a PTI report. 

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