Contrasting Approaches in AI: OpenAI vs. Google

This was a big week in the world of AI, with both OpenAI and Google dropping significant updates. So big that we decided to break things down in a new format with our Consumer partners Bryan Kim and Justine Moore. We discuss the multi-modal companions that have found their voice, but also why not all audio is the same, and why several nuances like speed and personality really matter.

Resources:

OpenAI’s Spring announcement: https://openai.com/index/hello-gpt-4o/

Google I/O announcements: https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-io-2024-100-announcements/

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