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The Vergecast
What $200 of ChatGPT is really worth
Feb 11, 2025
Join Kylie Robison, an AI reporter at The Verge renowned for her in-depth analysis, and Liz Lopato, tech reporter specializing in Elon Musk's ventures. They dive into ChatGPT's costly new features—Operator and deep research—and weigh their worth for users. The conversation shifts to Musk’s influence on Dogecoin and the government's inner workings. Both guests highlight the intertwining of AI and politics while sharing their mixed feelings about technology’s reliability and impact on research.
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- ChatGPT's new features, particularly Operator and Deep Research, enhance autonomy and research capabilities but raise concerns about accuracy and performance.
- Elon Musk's involvement with government efficiency highlights potential risks of AI integration amid skepticism about accountability and oversight.
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