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OpenAI's GPT-5 Hype Train, Midjourney Video is Great & More HUGE AI News

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Jun 19, 2025
Sam Altman is on a media tour, teasing the arrival of GPT-5 and taking jabs at competitors like Meta. With Midjourney Video making waves and AI technologies rapidly advancing, the hosts explore the exciting future of AI in content creation. They discuss the playful blend of classic characters in generative AI and the imminent job changes due to automation. Plus, there’s a delightful look at robotics, featuring some quirky new models on wheels. The hype around AI isn’t just noise; it’s a thrilling glimpse into what’s next!
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GPT-5 Expected This Summer

  • GPT-5 is expected to release sometime this summer with significant capability improvements.
  • Updates like 4.1 and 4.5 show strong intermediate progress but don't diminish the leap to GPT-5.
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$100M Signing Bonuses Offered

  • Mark Zuckerberg's Meta offered $100 million signing bonuses to OpenAI staff to lure talent.
  • OpenAI's team largely resisted, prioritizing mission and research over money.
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AGI as Product Experience

  • AGI will likely emerge as a product experience combining smart models with tooling.
  • The intelligence alone isn't enough; integrating tools unlocks true AGI capabilities.
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