The Artificial Intelligence Show

#144: ChatGPT’s New Memory, Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo, Google Cloud Next Releases, o3 and o4-mini Coming Soon & Llama 4’s Rocky Launch

Apr 15, 2025

Discover the latest on ChatGPT’s new memory feature and what it means for user interaction. Hear about Shopify’s bold memo prioritizing AI over new hires and how Databox is implementing AI to replace a majority of its support team. Delve into highlights from Google Cloud Next, including exciting AI advancements and OpenAI's upcoming tools. The conversation also tackles the debate over AI-generated content and copyright. Plus, explore Apple’s struggles enhancing Siri and the emergence of innovative AI startups.

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Quick takeaways

ChatGPT’s new memory feature enhances user interaction by personalizing responses while raising concerns about privacy and data security.

Shopify's CEO emphasizes an 'AI First' approach requiring teams to demonstrate AI capabilities can’t replace human roles before hiring.

Databox successfully replaced 80% of its customer support with AI, improving efficiency while still facing challenges in customer satisfaction compared to humans.

Deep dives

AI Literacy as a Key Employment Filter

AI literacy and competency are expected to become crucial criteria for employee evaluations across organizations. As AI tools increasingly integrate into daily operations, employees will need to demonstrate effective utilization of AI to maintain their positions. This is particularly emphasized in light of current economic conditions, where businesses seek to maximize efficiency and productivity. Companies are anticipated to prioritize hiring and retaining individuals who can leverage AI technology effectively to drive results.

Intro

5min

Harnessing AI: Memory, Productivity, and Workforce Dynamics

23min

Highlights from Google Cloud Next 25

32min

The Intersection of AI and Copyright: A Contentious Debate

5min

Anthropic's New Claude Max Plan and Market Positioning

3min

Challenges and Innovations in AI at Apple and Beyond

20min

Navigating AI Awareness and Career Evolution

3min

Returning from Google Cloud Next, Paul and Mike are back with some major AI updates. They kick things off with ChatGPT’s new memory feature and unpack what that means for you.

Then it’s onto Shopify’s leaked memo: no new hires until AI proves it can’t do the job. Databox takes that even further by replacing 80% of its support team with a bot, and actually boosts performance.

Plus, Sam Altman gets grilled at TED, Apple’s AI efforts fall flat, and Paul shares what it was like inside the Sphere for Google’s Wizard of Oz AI experience.

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Timestamps:

00:03:38 — ChatGPT Memory

00:13:59 — Shopify CEO’s Leaked “AI First” Memo

00:20:20 — Databox Replaces 80% of Support Team with AI

00:28:25 — Google Cloud Next ‘25 and Google Updates

00:36:44 — OpenAI Will Release o3 and o4-mini After All

00:41:07 — Sam Altman Comments at TED

00:50:15 — OpenAI Pioneers Program

00:53:00 — OpenAI Reduces Model Safety Testing Time

00:57:07 — Llama 4 Release and Controversy

01:00:45 — AI Copyright and Creator Rights