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Zuckerberg's Bold Rebrand and AI Focus Amidst Rising Concerns Over OpenAI's Profit Shift and Data Transparency Issues
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is rebranding his public image with bold new attire featuring phrases from Greek and Roman history, signaling his determination to dominate the tech industry. This comes amidst Meta's partnerships with major fashion houses and the company's stock reaching an all-time high.

Meanwhile, concerns are rising around OpenAI as whistleblower William Saunders warns that their shift to a for-profit structure could compromise safety practices. Saunders testified to the US Senate that prioritizing profit over safety might undermine OpenAI's commitment to societal benefit.

Following up on OpenAI, the company plans to restructure into a for-profit benefit corporation to manage significant losses, potentially reaching $5 billion this year. This restructuring follows major leadership changes, including the resignation of CTO Mira Murati, raising questions about balancing profit with responsible AI development.

On the topic of AI and data, the FTC has uncovered transparency issues in how AI companies use personal data from social media to train their systems. Users can opt out, but complicated processes and a lack of control over data usage remain significant concerns.

Adding to the debate, Meta announced plans to use millions of public Facebook and Instagram posts in the UK for AI training, sparking privacy concerns. Despite viral objections, Meta clarified that only official objection forms can prevent public content from being used.

Shifting gears to the Meta Connect conference, Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret for what he called a "20-year mistake" of past apologies, pivoting instead to focus on the metaverse and AI technologies. Despite repeated congressional hearings, no federal laws have been passed to regulate Meta, as Zuckerberg aims for a more AI-driven future.
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