AI

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 →

OpenAI has officially launched Sora, its text-to-video AI model, as part of its "12 Days of OpenAI" event. Sora enables users to generate videos from text prompts, animate images, and remix existing videos. ChatGPT Plus subscribers ($20/month) can create up to 50 priority videos at 720p, while ChatGPT Pro subscribers ($200/month) have access to unlimited video generations at 1080p. Do not be surprised if you encounter the "Sora account creation is temporarily unavailable" error message. Demand is understandably high. Continue Reading →

Tomorrow will look nothing like today. By the time we wake up, 20 exabytes of data will have been generated globally, 13 zetaflops of AI workload computed, and an additional 360 billion emails sent. Even if these metrics are debated, they point to a fundamental observation: today is the slowest rate of technological change you'll ever experience for the rest of your life. Continue Reading →

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pro, a premium subscription priced at $200 per month. It's probably not for you. For $2,400 per year, power users and researchers (who require advanced AI capabilities) will get unlimited access to OpenAI's latest models, including o1, GPT-4o, and Advanced Voice Mode. Continue Reading →

OpenAI’s user base has surged to an impressive 300 million weekly active users, CEO Sam Altman revealed at The New York Times DealBook Summit. His ambition is to get to a billion by next year. Continue Reading →