

AI Daily News: đ€OpenAI, Tesla, and Meta's Future Drive đOpenAI Launches o3-pro, Cuts o3 Price by 80% đ„Meta Struggles to Keep AI Talent Despite $2M Salaries đ§Sam Altman Says a Single ChatGPT Query Uses â1/15th of a Teaspoonâ of Water
Jun 12, 2025
OpenAI has launched a powerful new AI model, o3-pro, while also significantly reducing the price of its predecessor to broaden accessibility. Tesla is gearing up to introduce its robotaxi service, marking a leap in self-driving tech. Meanwhile, Meta is struggling to retain AI talent despite hefty salaries and is making headway in AI research. Sam Altman highlights the environmental concerns tied to AI usage, noting that each ChatGPT query consumes a small but measurable amount of water. The future of AI is not just bright but potentially resource-intensive!
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OpenAI's Bold Model & Price Shift
- OpenAI launched a more powerful model called O3 Pro and cut the price of O3 by 80%.
- This aggressive strategy lowers barriers, speeding AI adoption for startups, companies, and researchers.
Tesla's Controlled Robo-Taxi Debut
- Tesla's robo-taxi starts in Austin with limited usage of 10-20 Model Y vehicles in a geo-fenced area.
- This small-scale test is crucial for public trust and real-world autonomous vehicle progress.
Meta's Talent Retention Challenge
- Meta struggles to retain top AI talent despite $2M+ salaries, as researchers seek culture and impact.
- Talent flows to startups with more freedom and intellectual exploration, shaping the AI innovation landscape.