ChatGPT Finds Its Voice While Amazon Invests Billions in AI Rival
Sep 26, 2023
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Neal and Toby discuss the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT's new ability to speak and analyze images, Amazon's $4 billion investment in Anthropic, and Spotify using OpenAI for podcast translation. They also delve into the pay gaps in the auto industry and the rise of clown core fashion and 'ugly shoes'. The chapter concludes with the potential of electric flying taxis and the decline of voicemails.
OpenAI's Chat GBT language model now has spoken word capabilities, making it a formidable voice assistant compared to Siri and Alexa.
The ongoing auto strike highlights significant pay disparities between auto company CEOs and workers, calling for fairer compensation and market interventions.
Deep dives
Uber Reserve: Booking Rides in Advance
Uber has introduced a new feature called Uber Reserve, allowing users to book their rides up to 90 days in advance. The feature, available from select airports, syncs with users' flight schedules and offers drivers who will wait for up to 15 minutes. This new offering aims to cater to planners and provide them with a reliable and convenient transportation option.
OpenAI's Chat GBT: Advanced Voice Assistants
OpenAI has announced an update to its Chat GBT language model, giving it the ability to respond to questions using spoken words. This latest development makes Chat GBT a more formidable voice assistant compared to existing options like Siri and Alexa. Chat GBT can engage in flowing conversations, remember previous interactions, and provide more lifelike voice responses. Additionally, it now has the capability to process images, potentially opening up new applications in various areas, including homework assistance and recipe recommendations.
Auto Strike and CEO Pay Disparities
The ongoing auto strike by United Auto Workers has brought attention to the significant pay disparities between auto company CEOs and the average workers. Recent data reveals that CEOs at Ford and General Motors have seen substantial increases in their pay, while workers' wages have declined when adjusted for inflation. The UAW is demanding fairer compensation and highlighting the widening gap between top executives and the rest of the workforce. This issue of CEO pay disparity extends beyond the auto industry, with critics arguing for market interventions to address the concentration of wealth among a select few.
Episode 155: Neal and Toby break down the biggest AI news at the top of the show, including; ChatGPT developing the ability to speak and analyze images, Amazon investing $4 billion into Anthropic and Spotify using OpenAI to release podcasts in alternate languages. Plus, how much are auto CEOs making compared to their striking workers? Then Toby shares his favorite trends and the Air Force gets into the taxi biz. Finally, are you a text person or a call person?