OpenAI’s newest model follows in the footsteps of empathetic AI models like Anthropic’s Claude and Inflection AI’s Pi. Some might argue that AGI is already HERe. Get it…Spike Jonze’s “HER”?
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Hello GPT-4o
GPT-4o is OpenAI’s new flagship model that can handle text, audio, and images in real-time. It’s like having a super smart AI buddy to chat with!
- This model is crazy fast, responding to audio in about the same time it takes a human to reply in convo. Plus, it’s 50% cheaper than the previous version.
- GPT-4o matches the old model on English text and code, but it’s way better at understanding other languages, as well as audio and images.
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Nvidia in Spotlight as Chinese Tech Giants Push for Domestic AI Solutions
Chinese regulators are telling tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu to use more domestic AI chips and rely less on Nvidia. This comes as the US has restricted exports of high-end AI chips to China, putting Nvidia in the spotlight.
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U.S. and China kick off AI risk talks in Geneva
The US and China are meeting in Geneva to hash out some ground rules for AI, but they’ve got pretty different views on the tech. Still, both sides hope they can at least agree on a few key points to make AI safer for everyone.
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This AI software is helping schools detect guns
Kansas might give schools up to $5M for camera systems that use AI to spot guns, but there are some strict rules. Only one company called ZeroEyes checks all the boxes right now, which has some folks raising eyebrows.
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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen is confident we’ll all adapt to AI
Adobe’s pumped about AI in their creative tool, but also sees huge potential in making PDFs smarter and more interactive.
- Imagine chatting with a PDF to get a quick summary or having it find related research for you – that’s the kind of AI magic Adobe’s cooking up!
- Narayen thinks AI can unlock tons of value for customers, but acknowledges the challenge is getting people to care about the info that matters.
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With OpenAI’s Release of GPT-4o, Is ChatGPT Plus Still Worth It?
OpenAI just dropped GPT-4o for everyone to try out for free, and it can handle text, audio, and images. ChatGPT Plus still gets you more prompts and early access to new features, but free users can now play with a lot of the same tools.
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This journalism professor made a NYC chatbot in minutes. It actually worked.
A Columbia prof whipped up his own version of NYC’s glitchy business advice chatbot and got way better results. He’s optimistic about AI for journalism, but says chatbots are still too error-prone for high-stakes stuff like legal advice.
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The Google Pixel 8a is an AI-driven ‘beginner’s smartphone’
The Google Pixel 8a is a budget-friendly smartphone that punches way above its weight. Packed with AI smarts and a slick design, it’s giving pricier rivals a serious run for their money – not bad for a so-called “beginner’s” phone!
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TikTok is testing AI-generated search results
TikTok’s testing out a slick new search feature that uses AI to give you better, more varied results when you look something up in the app.
- When you search for certain things, you might see a preview of AI-generated content at the top, and clicking it takes you to a full page with more info.
- I found AI results for searches about recipes and topics like “best laptops 2024,” and the full page says the content comes from ChatGPT.
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r/midjourney • Famous athletes if they changed sports.
r/midjourney • The Justice League after a long, hard day…
r/ChatGPT • OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o “Free AI for Everyone”
r/singularity • The ‘Her’ moment I was hoping for. Did not disappoint.
r/singularity • People trying to act like this isn’t something straight out of science fiction.
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