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Jan 11, 2025 
Simon Willison, a thought leader in AI, joins SWYX, an AI specialist, to delve into the future of artificial intelligence as we approach 2025. They discuss the evolution of AI models and the challenges surrounding AI agents, such as reliability and misinformation. The rise of AI influencers and the necessity for human oversight are highlighted, alongside innovations in creative industries. They explore the future of user interfaces, local LLMs, and the integration of AI in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful regulation and the exciting developments in AI wearables.
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2024 AI Model Evolution
- AI models improved in 2024, becoming cheaper, faster, and multimodal.
- However, general intelligence did not dramatically improve beyond GPT-4's level.
Closing the GPT-4 Gap
- In 2024, the performance gap between GPT-4 and other models decreased significantly.
- Eighteen organizations created models surpassing the early 2024 GPT-4 version.
DeepSeek's Cost-Effective Model
- DeepSeek released their v3 model, outperforming existing open-source models.
- It was trained for $5.5 million, much less than previously estimated training costs.