OpenAI acquires startup Multi with screensharing tool, sparking speculations on enhancing AI systems

From Digital Trends: 2024-06-24 19:21:31

OpenAI has acquired startup Multi, known for its screensharing tool for software engineering teams. Multi’s features, like shared cursors and simultaneous screensharing for up to 10 people, could enhance OpenAI’s AI systems. Multi will be shut down, sparking conversations on integrating its technology into ChatGPT for collaborative and remote capabilities.

Speculations rise about how Multi’s technology could impact ChatGPT’s AI systems and features. Users on X (formerly Twitter) speculate on ways Multi’s collaboration and remote management functionality could be integrated into ChatGPT’s desktop app, potentially allowing the AI system to control, draw, or edit on users’ screens. Some express excitement while others voice concerns over security and privacy risks.

Microsoft and Apple have started integrating AI systems into PCs, with features like Recall in Copilot+ PCs and Apple Intelligence in Apple Silicon Macs. OpenAI may be exploring similar avenues with its acquisition of Multi. Could AI systems like ChatGPT gain the ability to control PCs beyond the app? This acquisition could be a crucial step in pushing AI capabilities to new levels.



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