The Attention Mechanism with Andrew Mayne Super P-AI-C
Aug 25, 2025
The hosts dive into the excitement surrounding ChatGPT 5, discussing its capabilities and mixed reactions. They explore a notable MIT study on AI success rates, along with the implications of a pro-AI Super PAC backed by industry heavyweights. Conversations touch on the urgent need for decentralized AI regulations and the influence of AI on political landscapes. Lastly, there's a light-hearted celebration of achievements, blending humor with insights into the evolving tech narrative.
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GPT-5 Feels Practically Useful
- GPT-5 delivers tangible, practical improvements for many users, especially in coding and personal assistant tasks.
- Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young say its lower token cost and connectors make it feel like a genuinely useful everyday tool.
Connector Saved A Real-World Errand
- Andrew Mayne used ChatGPT's Gmail and calendar connectors to fetch a lab's physical address while on a drive.
- The connector returned the address quickly and solved a routine real-world problem he couldn't find in Gmail.
Progress Is Multi-Player And Compounding
- Model progress follows an aggressive upward curve with frequent leaps from multiple labs, not a single-provider monopoly.
- Andrew Mayne highlights cross-pollination and competition as drivers that prevent one lab from staying far ahead.
