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OpenAI is planning to restructure as a public benefit corporation (PBC). By adopting this model, the ChatGPT-maker aims to secure the billions in funding required to advance its goal of artificial general intelligence (AGI). This structural evolution aligns OpenAI more closely with rivals like Anthropic and xAI, both of which have recently closed big financing rounds. Continue Reading →

I thought it would be fun to look back on the 10 most popular stories by page views on shellypalmer.com. Unsurprisingly, 2024 was yet another year dominated by Generative AI. These stories capture the trends that defined the year, though there may be a few surprises along the way. And in the spirit of instant gratification, let’s dive in with the most popular story first! Continue Reading →

The AI hype machine has fully lost its mind. There are about fifty articles from reputable news organizations and pundit sites proclaiming that OpenAI just announced AGI (artificial general intelligence). It didn't. OpenAI has introduced "o3" and "o3-mini," the latest in its reasoning model family, claiming significant advancements in AI's ability to tackle complex tasks. So, let's all calm down and take a minute to examine the specifics of OpenAI's announcement and gain a clear understanding of o3's actual capabilities and their implications. Continue Reading →

Google has rolled out a new experimental reasoning AI model: Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental – the name kind of rolls off the tip of your tongue, doesn't it? – which is now available on its AI prototyping platform, AI Studio. Continue Reading →

OpenAI just launched 1-800-ChatGPT. Yes, you can now chat with an AI over the phone, toll-free. In the U.S. and Canada, dial 1-800-242-8478 for up to 15 minutes of free AI conversation per month. Internationally? Hit up the same number on WhatsApp with no limits. Continue Reading →

AI-powered toothpicks, paperweights, shoelaces… everyone is touting their AI-enhanced products. In the real world, a lot of the cool kids are actually working on hardware solutions; from humanoid robots to tactile sensor technologies to swarm robotics, it’s the new frontier. Continue Reading →

As part of its 12 days of "shipmas," OpenAI has announced that its AI-powered search engine, SearchGPT, is now available to all users, both free and paid, starting today. This expansion follows the initial release in October, which was limited to paid subscribers. The search function is well-integrated into ChatGPT, and it's pretty useful. Continue Reading →

This is the time of year I try to gather my observations and write them down. Most years, I craft a trend report or enumerate my "investable theses," but this year, I simply want to share what’s on my mind. These are not predictions or forecasts—just a collection of the ideas and concepts that have captured my attention. From the accelerating pace of innovation to the profound societal shifts driven by AI, here’s what I’m thinking about as 2024 comes to a close: Continue Reading →

To give you a sense of just how fast AI is evolving, here's a small list of announcements from this past week. Remember, today you are experiencing the slowest rate of technological change you’ll ever experience for the rest of your life. Continue Reading →

Google has introduced Gemini 2.0, its latest AI model designed to redefine the artificial intelligence landscape. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, describes the release as a milestone in the company’s effort to organize the world’s information and make it more actionable through advanced AI systems. The company posted a blog ushering in the "Agentic Era." Continue Reading →