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Wiz walks away from Google’s $23B offer
Jul 31, 2024
Wiz, the daring tech entrepreneur, made headlines by turning down a jaw-dropping $23 billion offer from Google. They dive into the audacious decision, discussing the factors that led to it and the potential risks and rewards of such a bold move. The conversation also touches on OpenAI's latest achievement with ChatGPT's hyper-realistic voice and Spotify's plans to enhance access to lyrics for free users, reflecting on the dynamics of tech innovation amid fierce competition.
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Quick takeaways
- OpenAI's ChatGPT now offers a hyper-realistic voice feature demonstrating advanced GPT-4 technology, enhancing user interaction and experience.
- Spotify reverses its lyrics access policy for free users, increasing limits significantly in response to user feedback and complaints.
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OpenAI's Advanced Voice Modulation
OpenAI has launched the advanced voice mode for its ChatGPT, which allows users to experience hyper-realistic audio responses using GPT-4 technology. This feature was first demonstrated to much acclaim, notably for its uncanny resemblance to a real human voice, likened to that of actress Scarlett Johansson. However, Johansson herself declined to lend her voice and sought legal counsel after the demo, leading OpenAI to deny using her likeness but subsequently removing the voice from the demonstration. Currently, this advanced feature is in alpha testing for a select group of paid users, with wider access anticipated in the fall of 2024.
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