

The Most Important AI Story From Each Month of 2024
129 snips Dec 31, 2024
Dive into a year in AI with a look back at the standout stories of 2024! From the launch of custom GPTs to the buzz around OpenAI’s superintelligence goals, the podcast captures the thrilling race between tech giants. Discover how NVIDIA became the most valuable company and the legislative hurdles in California that shaped the industry. Plus, explore the influence of the US presidential election on AI direction and how generative tech is poised to transform everything ahead.
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GPT Store's Limited Impact
- The GPT store, launched in January 2024, did not become the "next Apple store" as many predicted.
- Custom GPTs proved useful for personal workflows but not for widespread sharing or business models.
Sora's Hollywood Impact
- OpenAI's Sora preview in February showcased impressive video generation capabilities, impacting even Hollywood.
- Tyler Perry paused an $800 million studio project after seeing Sora, highlighting its disruptive potential.
Microsoft's Inflection Acquisition
- Microsoft's acquisition of Inflection signaled a strategic hedge against over-reliance on OpenAI.
- This move also started a trend of "non-acquisition acquisitions" potentially driven by antitrust considerations.