Shark Tank’s Anupam Mittal Claps Back at OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Defends India’s AI Capabilities on X

Mumbai, India – Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently stirred up controversy with his bleak outlook on the feasibility of competing with his company’s AI models, specifically citing a budget under $10 million as insufficient. Altman’s comments came during a 2023 interview with The Economic Times where he stated, “It’s totally hopeless to compete with us on training foundation models.” This assertion has not gone unnoticed and has attracted sharp criticism from notable figures in the tech industry. Among the critics is Anupam Mittal, the founder of People Group and a judge on “Shark Tank … Read more

Brazilian Law Firm Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Bolsters Anti-Corruption Capabilities with New High-Profile Partner

São Paulo, Brazil — In a strategic move to bolster its legal services, the Brazilian firm Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Advogados has welcomed a new partner, previously the director of leniency agreements at the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU). This addition aims to enhance the firm’s capabilities in complex anti-corruption and investigative cases. The new partner, whose expertise is deeply rooted in handling leniency agreements within Brazil’s top regulatory body, will now leverage that experience to serve the firm’s clients more effectively. Leniency agreements are vital in Brazilian corporate law as they allow entities … Read more

Amazon Unveils Advanced AI Testing Tools: Introducing RAG Evaluation and LLM-as-a-Judge Capabilities in Bedrock Platform

SEATTLE — Amazon has introduced new functionalities within its Amazon Bedrock platform aimed at streamlining the assessment and enhancement process for generative AI applications, allowing for more efficient testing and quicker turnaround times. The company now offers a novel approach to AI tool evaluation by integrating large language models as evaluators in an automated system. The new capabilities include RAG evaluation supported by Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases and an innovative LLM-as-a-judge feature within Amazon Bedrock Model Evaluation. Both tools are designed to provide robust insights into the functionality and performance of AI applications, speeding up … Read more

Rachel Choi Joins Husch Blackwell, Bolsters Firm’s Mass Tort & Product Liability Capabilities in Oakland

Oakland, CA – In the increasingly complex landscape of mass tort and product liability law, one attorney in Oakland stands out for her dedication and expertise. Rachel Choi, a seasoned lawyer with Husch Blackwell, is making significant strides in representing clients who have suffered due to defective products and corporate negligence. Choi’s legal career is marked by a commitment to justice for individuals facing powerful corporate entities. Her specialty in mass tort cases involves guiding victims through the maze of legal challenges that come with confronting large-scale corporate wrongdoing. These cases often involve large groups … Read more