OpenAI's GPT-5 release faced blunders according to Sam Altman, who nevertheless outlines an ambitious vision for the future, teasing an AI-enhanced social experience and even alluding to a potential acquisition of Google Chrome
In a recent conversation, the focus was on OpenAI's latest development, GPT-5. Amidst this, the tech giant has made some significant announcements about its future plans.
OpenAI, the pioneering AI research company, has hired Fidji Simo to oversee and run its applications division. With Simo's expertise, the company aims to expand beyond its current offerings. One of the most intriguing ventures includes the development of an AI-powered social media app, designed to challenge the dominance of platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
The company's ambitions don't stop at software solutions. OpenAI is also exploring the realm of brain-computer interfaces, a field that Elon Musk's Neuralink currently dominates. This move signifies OpenAI's intention to delve into hardware integration.
Moreover, OpenAI is considering the creation of new devices or hardware to support AI capabilities. The company is heavily focused on scaling AI infrastructure to deploy more advanced models beyond GPT-5, although hardware constraints currently limit such advancements.
OpenAI's strategic direction is clear: integrating AI more deeply into both software and hardware ecosystems while leveraging AI’s growth in social media and novel interface technologies.
CEO Sam Altman is optimistic about the device OpenAI is planning to ship, designed by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive. Altman believes it will be worth the wait and could lead to the biggest tech disruption since the iPhone launched in 2007.
However, GPT-5, OpenAI's latest model, has faced criticism. It consumes enough electricity to power 1.5 million US households daily and requires a significant amount of computing power. Moreover, the model has been reportedly rife with glitches and bugs. Some users have indicated that GPT-5 turned ChatGPT, OpenAI's popular AI model, into a "corporate zombie" that forgot its warmth appeal.
Despite these criticisms, Altman attributes them to users being overly dependent on ChatGPT for emotional support. He also mentioned that only way under 1 percent of ChatGPT users have unhealthy relationships with the tool.
In response to the backlash over deprecating GPT-5's predecessors, OpenAI decided to bring back GPT-4, but it's now buried behind the company's $20/month ChatGPT Plus paywall.
Looking ahead, beyond ChatGPT, there could be more apps on the way from OpenAI. The company is planning to spend trillions of dollars on data center construction in the near future, indicating its commitment to AI advancements.
In a series of meetings with multiple reporters, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman discussed the company's future plans, including his dream to develop an AI-powered social media platform that could potentially rival Instagram and Facebook.
Contrary to rumors, there is no mention of OpenAI buying Google Chrome in the provided text.
Microsoft's co-founder, Bill Gates, predicted that OpenAI's GPT technology had plateaued over 2 years ago. Despite this, OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of AI technology, demonstrating its resilience and innovative spirit.
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