The Attention Mechanism with Andrew Mayne A Busy AI Summer
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Aug 18, 2025 Andrew and Justin dive into the whirlwind of AI news this summer. They analyze the launch of ChatGPT 5, exploring its personality shifts and the ongoing challenge of user expectations. The conversation takes a turn to touch on Elon's battle in the App Store arena, highlighting the competitive landscape of AI applications. They also delve into the pressing issue of compute constraints, discussing how limited resources impact the development and scaling of innovative AI products. Prepare for an exciting ride through the evolving tech world!
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Launching AI Is Multi-Dimensional
- AI product launches mix technology, science, and product expectations in ways that are hard to predict.
- OpenAI's GPT-5 rollout showed launches get complex as teams and stakes grow rapidly.
Undefined Expectations Drive Disappointment
- Users struggle to define what 'more' means when a model improves, so expectations often mismatch reality.
- The leap from GPT-4 to GPT-5 is meaningful but hard for consumers to concretely describe.
Manage Model Personality Changes
- Treat personality changes in deployed models carefully and evaluate long-term user experience.
- Involve product teams to decide when to retire or change a familiar model persona.
