The Sunday Brew #65
In this brew - 5G Industry Report in a Picture | Non Sequitur & Personal Incredulity | Altman attempts to raise trillions for chip making, OpenAI fails to secure GPT trademark & Neumann to buy WeWork
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TWO IDEAS, FRAMEWORKS OR CONCEPTS
This week we bring to you two concepts - Non Sequitur & Personal Incredulity
Non Sequitur
A non sequitur is a type of logical fallacy where the conclusion or statement does not logically follow from the previous argument or premise.
Non sequitur is an abrupt shift in topic or a statement that lacks a clear, logical connection to what was discussed before. In the context of communication and argumentation, a non sequitur can be unintentional, representing a failure in logical reasoning. It can also be used deliberately for rhetorical effect or humour, where the unexpected or unrelated statement creates surprise or amusement.
For instance, if someone is discussing the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, and another person responds with something completely unrelated, like talking about the weather, it would be a non sequitur.
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Personal Incredulity
Personal incredulity is a logical fallacy where someone concludes that a statement or claim must be false because they personally find it difficult to believe or comprehend.
Essentially, personal incredulity is dismissing an idea as untrue based on the individual's inability to imagine or accept it, without providing substantive evidence or logical reasoning.
For example, if someone says, "I can't believe that aliens exist because it seems too unlikely to me," they are committing the fallacy of personal incredulity. The disbelief or scepticism of the individual doesn't serve as evidence against the existence of aliens.
In discussions and arguments, it's essential to recognize and avoid personal incredulity, as it doesn't contribute to a rational evaluation of the evidence or the merits of a claim. Encouraging open-mindedness and considering evidence and reasoning are crucial for constructive and logical discussions.
THREE NEWS FROM THE WEEK
Altman's audacious plan: $7 trillion to supercharge AI chip production
Sam Altman, head of AI research lab OpenAI, is making waves with a colossal fundraising plan. He's eyeing a mind-blowing $5 trillion to $7 trillion from investors, including the UAE government, to dramatically boost global production of AI-specific semiconductors.
Why the massive investment? To tackle the shortage of graphics processing units (GPUs), critical for training powerful AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT.
The ambitious vision: dozens of new chip-fabrication plants built over the next few years, operated by industry giants like TSMC. Altman envisions a partnership between OpenAI, chipmakers, energy firms, and investors to fund this unprecedented endeavour. Read More ยปยปยป
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OpenAI's "GPT" Trademark Bid Hit a Snag
OpenAI's attempt to trademark "GPT" (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) for its AI technology ran into a hurdle. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied the application, citing that "GPT" is too generic and simply describes the features of their services. The reasoning? Consumers wouldn't need any explanation to understand what "GPT" refers to in the context of OpenAI's offerings. This isn't the first setback for OpenAI. Their initial application in May 2022 was rejected due to a technicality, but they resubmitted with the correct payment. Read More ยปยปยป
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Ousted Founder Adam Neumann Seeks to Buy WeWork
WeWork's ousted founder, Adam Neumann, is making a bid to buy back the struggling real estate company. Despite leaving under a cloud in 2019, Neumann, through his new venture Flow Global, is exploring options like purchasing WeWork's assets or even the entire company. This comes as WeWork navigates bankruptcy, and Neumann has reportedly been pursuing a deal since December 2023, despite the controversies surrounding his previous leadership. Read Moreยปยปยป
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