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🗺️ OpenAI reveals GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 roadmap
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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