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In today's Techpresso:

🗺️ OpenAI reveals GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 roadmap

🤖 Musk claims Grok 3 is 'outperforming' rivals, with full release imminent

👀 Musk will drop OpenAI offer if it remains a nonprofit

📱 Apple TV is now available on Android

🔍 Google will use machine learning to estimate a user’s age

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🗺️ OpenAI reveals GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 roadmap LINK
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared the roadmap for GPT-4.5 and GPT-5, emphasizing the need to simplify the company's complex product lineup.
  • The upcoming GPT-4.5, internally named Orion, will be OpenAI’s final non-chain-of-thought model, while GPT-5 aims to unify both o-series and GPT-series models for broader task efficiency.
  • GPT-5 will provide free ChatGPT users with unlimited access at a standard intelligence level, while Plus and Pro subscribers will enjoy higher levels of intelligence, though release dates remain unspecified.
🤖 Musk claims Grok 3 is 'outperforming' rivals, with full release imminent LINK
  • Elon Musk announced the upcoming release of Grok 3, describing it as "scary smart" and claiming it outperforms leading AI chatbots like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, thanks to its powerful reasoning abilities.
  • Grok 3 utilizes synthetic training data, allowing it to reflect on mistakes for logical consistency, setting it apart from US chatbots such as Gemini and ChatGPT, which mainly use real-world data.
  • Despite Grok AI's unique attributes and native X integration, its market share remains small compared to competitors, and its potential impact on the AI landscape is uncertain.
👀 Musk will drop OpenAI offer if it remains a nonprofit LINK
  • Elon Musk plans to retract his $97.4 billion offer for OpenAI's non-profit division if the organization halts its transformation into a for-profit entity, as stated in a court document.
  • Musk, alongside his AI company xAI and other investors, submitted the bid accusing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman of shifting focus from their original philanthropic mission to profit-making.
  • Initially established as a non-profit in 2015, OpenAI shifted to a "capped profit" model in 2019, a move that has drawn Musk's criticism since he left the board in 2018.
📱 Apple TV is now available on Android LINK
  • Apple has launched its TV app for Android, allowing users to subscribe to and watch Apple TV+ on their phones and tablets through a dedicated application.
  • The app integrates with Google Play accounts, enabling Android users to sign up for Apple TV+ or an MLS Season Pass using Google's billing process, and is compatible with devices running Android 10 or newer.
  • While the app supports streaming and downloads for offline viewing, it does not currently allow users to rent or buy movies, nor does it support casting to other devices, although updates are expected.
🔍 Google will use machine learning to estimate a user’s age LINK
  • Google is testing a machine learning-based age estimation model to identify users under 18 and apply age-appropriate filters on YouTube, aiming to enhance child safety on the platform.
  • The model will predict a user's age by analyzing their search habits, video categories they watch, and the age of their account, with plans for a global rollout in 2026.
  • In addition to the age estimation feature, Google will expand its School Time and Family Link parental controls to Android devices, allowing parents to manage their children's app usage and contact approvals.

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Other news & articles you might like

  • China to get finally Apple Intelligence as Alibaba deal is confirmed LINK
  • Apple has started advertising on X again LINK
  • Waste.gov locks down after people discover it’s just a WordPress template LINK
  • Meta in talks to acquire AI chip firm FuriosaAI, according to report LINK
  • A Google-backed startup raised $350 million to create a future where humans and robots are 'true partners' LINK
  • Citing too much “bureaucracy,” Blue Origin to cut 10 percent of its workforce LINK
  • OpenAI pledges that its models won’t censor viewpoints LINK
  • Apple may be trying to jump-start lackluster Apple Vision Pro sales LINK
  • Coinbase eyes re-entry to India LINK
  • Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for her Theranos fraud LINK
  • From 900 miles away, the US government recorded audio of the Titan sub implosion LINK

Latest research and tools

sage: a self-hosted, modular speech-to-LLM interface that supports local and third-party AI models, offering deployment via Docker or native installation with low-latency processing. LINK
How to Professionally Say: a simple static website providing common phrases to professionally rephrase what you might want to say to colleagues, sourced from Instagram content by @loewhaley. LINK
wger Workout Manager: a self-hosted, open source application that helps manage personal workouts, weight, and diet plans, and can also serve as a simple gym management tool with easy integration capabilities. LINK
Automated Capability Discovery via Foundation Model Self-Exploration: this paper discusses how foundation models can explore and identify their own capabilities without human intervention. LINK
yknotify: a command-line tool for macOS that alerts users when their YubiKey is ready for touch during FIDO2 and OpenPGP authentication events by monitoring system logs. LINK
Chrome's Incognito IP Protection: a feature that limits exposure of your original IP address to enhance privacy against cross-site tracking when using Incognito mode. LINK
Magnetic field sorting of superconducting graphite particles with Tc>400K: researchers have found a way to use magnetic fields to sort graphite particles that superconduct above 400K. LINK

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