What AI Developments Are Coming in Q4?

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In today’s episode of the Daily AI Show, Brian, Beth, Jyunmi, and Karl gathered to discuss their predictions for AI developments coming in Q4 of 2024. They celebrated a major milestone—300 episodes of the show—while focusing on anticipated advancements in AI from major players like Google, OpenAI, Apple, and others. The conversation centered around which innovations might still unfold before the year’s end.

Key Points Discussed:

Google’s Next Moves:

The crew discussed Google’s releases, such as Gemini 1.5 and Notebook LM, highlighting the potential for another major AI release before the end of the year. They speculated on the possibility of Google introducing more developer-centric features and improving the AI tools for consumers. Beth suggested that Google might not fully realize its capabilities until 2025, with the possibility of further expansions on Google’s integration across their platforms.

Apple’s AI Ambitions:

There was a focus on Apple's "Apple Intelligence" features, particularly around Siri's improvements. The team debated whether Apple would release a fully integrated Siri with AI capabilities before the end of the year or if this would be pushed to 2025. Brian mentioned being optimistic about using on-device Siri for personal, everyday tasks like quickly retrieving information, but he noted disappointment in the delays.

OpenAI’s Q4 Expectations:

OpenAI’s next potential big moves were a major topic of discussion. The team touched on the O-One preview, advanced voice capabilities, and whether OpenAI would drop a significant update like GPT-5 or a visual component for their models before the end of the year. The consensus was cautious, with the belief that major updates like "Sora" or further advancements in image generation might not arrive until 2025.

The Future of AI Agents:

The co-hosts debated the viability of “personal AI agents” emerging by the end of the year. Karl pointed out that many of the current "AI agents" being developed by companies like HubSpot or Microsoft are more like advanced automations rather than the autonomous agents many had envisioned. The group concluded that true, self-sufficient AI agents would take more time to develop, likely pushing past Q4.

On-Device AI Progress:

Beth and Brian noted the rising trend of on-device AI capabilities, with companies like Meta already pushing Llama models that run locally on phones. The group speculated that more such models could emerge, providing more decentralized AI experiences for users.

Perplexity’s Rapid Growth:

The team discussed the rapid rise of Perplexity, an AI answer engine, which has seen great success in 2024. They agreed that while Perplexity has a strong foundation, it needs to continue innovating, potentially introducing ads or further refining its answer capabilities to stay competitive with giants like Google.