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- 1Oxford lets OpenAI train models on Bodleian Library▼Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library
The University of Oxford has agreed a deal allowing OpenAI to train its AI models on material from the Bodleian Library, one of the world's great research collections. The Guardian reports that some university staff have voiced concerns about the reputational risk of partnering with the company behind ChatGPT.
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The US Energy Information Administration projects that solar power will generate more electricity than coal in Texas in 2026, marking a historic shift in the state's energy mix. Texas, the leading US energy producer, has seen rapid solar capacity growth alongside declining coal generation. The projection highlights the accelerating pace of the energy transition in a state long defined by oil and gas.
- 3Oxford opens Bodleian Library collection to OpenAI▼Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library
The University of Oxford has agreed to let OpenAI train its AI models on material from the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest and largest libraries in Europe. The deal gives the AI company access to centuries of rare books and manuscripts, sparking debate among researchers, authors and archivists over cultural heritage being used to power commercial AI systems.