This week has turned out to be significant for OpenAI, as the company employs a multifaceted approach in the tech industry that appears to be successful. OpenAI is integrating new applications into ChatGPT, striving to enhance the chatbot’s functionality to resemble an operating system. Furthermore, it is providing developers with tools to incorporate ChatGPT into their existing applications. The company is also pursuing considerable partnerships with various chip manufacturers. Not to mention, it is venturing into creating a platform reminiscent of TikTok for ChatGPT.
In the latest episode of The Vergecast, the team scrutinizes OpenAI’s recent activities. Hayden Field from Technology News attended the Dev Day event and shares insights with David and Jake about the atmosphere, announcements, and some perplexing motivations behind OpenAI’s strategies. During her account, she reflects on a talk given by Jony Ive regarding AI devices, which she humorously notes yielded no substantial insights.
The conversation then transitions to Sora, OpenAI’s emerging social network that has garnered attention. Regardless of opinions about the AI-generated landscape, there is an acknowledgment that Sora presents a unique and intriguing alternative. It remains uncertain whether this app will maintain its appeal over time, yet OpenAI has demonstrated a knack for creating impactful cultural experiences, indicating that more are likely to follow.
In the lightning round segment, Jake and David review additional tech news from the week, discussing topics including Alex Cooper, the Panther Lake project, Apple’s recent compliance policies, and the wireless ISP Starry.
For those interested in delving deeper into the topics covered, here are some key links regarding OpenAI:
- OpenAI is enabling developers to create apps that function within ChatGPT
- ChatGPT applications have launched with the first versions available for trial
- The head of ChatGPT at OpenAI has announced significant changes anticipated in the upcoming six months.
- AMD partners with OpenAI to compete against Nvidia in the AI chip market
- OpenAI and Jony Ive’s collaborative device won’t be characterized as ‘your odd AI companion’
Regarding Sora:
- OpenAI’s social video platform has experienced a busy week.
- Unexpected copyright concerns have arisen with Sora
- Updates now allow users to manage the use of their AI avatars
- OpenAI hints at the introduction of licensed fictional characters to Sora
- Katie Notopoulos’s insightful post on Threads
- Featured in Spyglass: An examination of Sora’s unique appeal
And in the lightning round highlights:
- From The Wall Street Journal: ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcaster Alex Cooper launches an unconventional ad agency
- A forthcoming iPhone feature will stop CarPlay from intercepting audio from AirPods
- Apple’s strategy for age verification compliance on iPhones
- Unveiling Panther Lake, Intel’s future laptop chip promising advanced graphics
- Verizon’s acquisition of Starry to enhance wireless broadband coverage
- Facebook’s ongoing transformation into a TikTok-like platform
