OpenAI, backed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella who previously added AI tools to Bing, is allegedly developing a web search product to compete with Google. It's uncertain if it will stand alone or be part of ChatGPT.

Is OpenAI the next challenger trying to take on Google Search? The Verge

Y Combinator shares its latest startup request list, discussing areas like robotics, AI models, defense technology, American manufacturing, climate tech, spatial computing, open source companies, enterprise resource planning software, and more. The company emphasizes their interest in funding startups focusing on these promising areas and emphasizes the importance of technology and innovation in shaping the future of various sectors including B2B applications, simulations, healthcare, enterprise software, and blockchain technologies.

Requests for Startups | Y Combinator Y Combinator

OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, faces competition from emerging AI firms like Abacus.AI. Abacus's Smaug-72B outperforms OpenAI's GPT-3.5 by 7%, leading the LLM leaderboard on Hugging Face. Openness in AI development promotes competition, as supported by Meta Platforms and Elon Musk's open-source AI bot, Grok. OpenAI's dominance is threatened in an increasingly open-source AI landscape.

OpenAI Dethroned? AI Giant Is Falling Behind As New Startup Takes the Top Spot Using The Same Strategy As Meta And Elon Musk's Grok Yahoo Finance

CISA's Pre-Ransomware Notification Initiative helped 150+ healthcare organizations avoid ransomware attacks and save considerable costs. Alerts notified of exploitable vulnerabilities, enabling pre-attack actions. Early alerts facilitated attack blocking before data theft and file encryption. CISA sent 1,200+ notifications, aiding 154 healthcare organizations against early-stage ransomware activity. Identified exfiltrated data and detailed intrusion information supported investigation and remediation. A $60 million ransomware attack on a Fortune 500 organization saw guidance from CISA bolster IT infrastructure and security controls against future attacks.

CISA Pre-Ransomware Alerts Helped 154 Healthcare Organizations Save Millions in Costs HIPAA Journal