This Day in AI Podcast ChatGPT is Dying? OpenAI Code Red, DeepSeek V3.2 Threat & Why Meta Fires Non-AI Workers | EP99.27
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Dec 4, 2025 OpenAI is in a 'Code Red' as it faces a 6% decline in market share, partially due to rising competitors like Gemini. The discussion highlights ChatGPT's struggle to integrate deeply into user lives and the pitfalls of ad monetization. DeepSeek V3.2 emerges as an impressive, cost-effective open-source alternative, presenting a serious threat. The podcast also tackles the rising demand for AI skills in the workforce and the challenges universities face in adapting to this new reality. Plus, there's excitement over the hit song 'Fatal Patricia' and a humorous take on Tesla's Optimus robot.
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OpenAI's Brand Dilution Problem
- OpenAI faces a market-share drop and public perception issues after rivals like Gemini and Nano Banana gained traction.
- Michael Sharkey argues OpenAI diluted its brand by chasing many directions instead of maintaining clear model superiority.
Principal Uses Best-In-Class AI At School
- Chris recounted a school principal using Suno and VO3 to create a presentation song and videos for a class event.
- The principal adopted whichever tools showcased the best results, not because of brand loyalty.
Casual Users Follow Convenience, Enterprises Seek Trust
- Casual users will naturally migrate to whichever models feel best and are easiest to access on their devices.
- Chris Sharkey warns enterprises care more about trust, controls, and data security than consumer buzzwords.