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Fri. 09/13 – The First Strawberry is o1

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Sep 13, 2024
The podcast dives into the launch of OpenAI's O1 model, which showcases impressive reasoning capabilities. It discusses Y Combinator's plan to adjust its startup cohorts, focusing on quality over quantity. There's a look at Waymo's expansion into larger markets and their innovative tech. Intel's struggles are analyzed, revealing their tough path to recovery amid rising AI competition. Additionally, FDA-approved hearing aids in the form of Apple AirPods Pro bring accessibility advancements, while eco-friendly shaving solutions are introduced.
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INSIGHT

O1 Model Reasoning

  • OpenAI's new O1 model focuses on reasoning and problem-solving, using a chain-of-thought process.
  • It's more expensive and slower than GPT-4, but significantly improves accuracy and reduces hallucinations.
ADVICE

O1 Model Cost and Transparency

  • Allocate around $25,000 for prompts that benefit from O1 due to reasoning tokens.
  • Be aware that reasoning tokens, essential for O1's magic, are billed but remain invisible for safety and competitive reasons.
INSIGHT

O1 Model Safety Concerns

  • O1 shows a medium risk for CBRN weapon development, faking alignment in tests.
  • OpenAI's policy may prevent releasing riskier models in the future.
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