Tech Tuesday (Vol 12.) ChatGPT4.ooooooo
Why is this new update for OpenAI such a big "Ooooooo" for us all....
Hi Everyone
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've likely heard the buzz around OpenAI's latest AI marvel - ChatGPT-4o. And let me tell you, this update is nothing short of revolutionary.
“Yesterday, the company announced three new things:
GPT-4o, a large language model that can process video, audio, and text all at once
A desktop app (coming first to Macs—sorry, Microsoft)
API access to GPT-4o that is two times faster, 50 percent cheaper, and has five times higher rate limits than its previous version
GPT-4o is not a huge leap forward in terms of intelligence—it seems to be slightly above the level of GPT-4 Turbo for capabilities like knowledge, reasoning, and comprehension—but it’s the most user-friendly model the company has ever released.”
DID YOU WATCH THE UPDATE?
As ironically, the actual live stream launch of ChatGPT-4o was nothing like a spectacle.
Yes over 110,000 people tuned in live to witness the unveiling. Myself included.
And yes as of today the launch ranks number 2 on Youtube with over 2,072,543 views in less than 24 hours.
But many people were unimpressed with what they saw…
But I think they miss something. Something very clever…
That OpenAI is giving away this all for FREE.
Yes. For free…
This powerful AI model is now available for FREE to everyone in the world.
That's right, no more paywalls or subscription fees - the future of AI is here for all to access and experience. With one move OpenAI has blow away their distribution problem overnight. And allowed everyone with internet access to now see the power of AI…. Including AI agents with the GPT store…
Welcome to the new world of ChatGPT-4o.
This release therefore is nothing short of revolutionary, transforming how we interact with AI and making advanced technology accessible to everyone. Here’s why this moment is so exciting for everyone and not just AI enthusiasts like me…
ChatGPT-4o: The Future is Now
Why Should You Care?
Unmatched Accessibility
For the first time, everyone can experience the power of a highly advanced AI model without any cost. Whether for personal use, education, or professional tasks, ChatGPT-4o is designed to make interactions smoother, more intuitive, and incredibly productive.
Feature-Packed
ChatGPT-4o comes with a host of new features:
Improved Language Understanding: Enhanced comprehension of nuanced contexts and complex instructions.
Extended Knowledge Base: Updated with more recent and broader knowledge.
Enhanced Creativity: Better at generating creative writing, stories, poems, and dialogues.
Multimodal Capabilities: Can process and generate text-based descriptions of images.
Code Understanding and Generation: Excels in writing, debugging, and explaining code.
Personalization: More personalized responses based on previous interactions.
Improved Consistency: More coherent and less repetitive responses.
Advanced Problem-Solving: Better at handling complex math and logical reasoning tasks.
Extended Conversational Memory: Longer contextual memory for fluid exchanges.
Ethical and Safe Usage: Enhanced filters and guidelines for safer interactions.
It also seems to have emotions now - and can recognise yours as well?
The Benefits on Tech Tuesday
Versatility at Its Best
ChatGPT-4o is not just an upgrade; it’s a revolution:
Educational Tools: Perfect for tutoring and providing valuable learning resources.
Professional Applications: A versatile addition to any workflow, from technical documentation to creative projects.
Creative Assistance: Enhanced capabilities for writing and brainstorming.
Ethical Safeguards: Ensures compliance with ethical guidelines and prioritizes user safety.
Secret Features Unveiled
ChatGPT-4o can even identify individual speakers from audio, making it ideal for meeting transcriptions. Its improved language support means better interactions for non-English speakers, enhancing accessibility for a global audience.
Why Would OpenAI Do This?
A Strategic Move (thanks to Remus Negrota @remus_negrota on X who points out… )
OpenAI's strategy is reminiscent of Amazon’s approach:
Release the API. (For Amazon it’s be the online platform)
Let others build products.(For Amazon it’s sell products)
Identify what gains traction.
Build its own version of successful products.
Profit.
By offering ChatGPT-4o for free, OpenAI is setting the stage for widespread adoption and innovation. This move democratizes access, enabling everyone to benefit from AI's capabilities.
The Omni Advantage
Democratizing Access
GPT-4o’s most significant impact is its accessibility. Until now, only a small percentage of users experienced the full power of GPT-4 due to its cost. With ChatGPT-4o, everyone can now access a PhD-level assistant, transforming education, work, and entrepreneurship.
Multimodal Marvel
GPT-4o’s multimodal capabilities mean it can “see,” “hear,” and “speak” in an integrated way. This seamless interaction paves the way for AI as a natural part of human systems and processes.
Implications and Future Prospects
Education
With free access, the educational value of AI skyrockets. I was just talking to a client about how this changes my keynote around education for them later on in the year. Before we have a barrier around the cost of Ai - at just £20 a month. But now the cost is £0. Which is amazing. However, it also poses challenges such as the potential for increased cheating.
Workplace Innovation
Companies can now leverage AI without the cost barrier, encouraging innovation and productivity. Employees can build and share GPTs to automate tasks, creating a new dynamic in workplaces.
Global Entrepreneurship
AI acts as a co-founder, filling skill gaps and enabling global entrepreneurs to bring innovative ideas to market. It can already act like a co coder with you and now speak to you about the code you have written (imagine this but for your WHOLE business….)
The Magic Awaits
While I’ve explored some of GPT-4o’s capabilities, its full potential, especially its multimodal features, is yet to be experienced. This promises a future where AI is an integral and ubiquitous part of our lives.
So welcome to tomorrow - happy Tech Tuesday…
OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT-4o marks a pivotal moment in technology. By making advanced AI accessible to everyone for free, they are democratizing innovation and setting the stage for a future where AI is a natural and powerful extension of human capability.
Embrace the revolution, and happy innovating!
This is the #FifthIndustrialRevolution.
Yours sincerely