Tech News Weekly (Audio) TNW 396: OpenAI's New ChatGPT Agent Is Here - OpenAI Unveils Its ChatGPT Agent
Jul 17, 2025
Emily Forlini, a tech journalist from PCMag, dives into brain-computer interfaces, spotlighting Synchron as a rival to Neuralink. Emanuel Maiberg from 404 Media discusses the ethical concerns surrounding Hugging Face hosting over 5,000 non-consensual AI models. They also explore Beeper's innovative relaunch to streamline messaging across platforms and highlight OpenAI's new ChatGPT agent, capable of executing tasks independently, raising questions about safety and AI responsibility.
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Inside Synchron's Brain Implant Tech
- Emily Forlini toured Synchron, a competitor to Neuralink with brain implants in 10 people.
- The implant connects via Bluetooth to Apple devices, enabling control by thoughts.
Less Invasive Implants May Win
- Synchron uses a less invasive vein-based implant, while Neuralink drills into the skull for direct brain contact.
- Less invasive methods may win out in medicine due to lower risk and complexity.
Implants Use Body-Part Thought Commands
- Patients use implants by thinking about moving specific body parts as programmed hot keys.
- For example, one thinks about moving their foot to select items, enabling control despite paralysis.