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Monologue: OpenAI Is Getting Desperate

Mar 7, 2025

This week, the monologue dives into OpenAI's GPT-4.5, revealing skepticism over its advancements and hinting at financial instability reflected in a new pricing scheme. After that, frustrations with major tech companies like OpenAI are explored, emphasizing their struggles with communication and accountability. The discussion also highlights the potential for video game technology to spark innovation across various industries, especially with an upcoming conference on the horizon.

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OpenAI's introduction of GPT-4.5 highlights significant cost increases and questioned functionality compared to previous models, revealing user dissatisfaction.

The company's rumored transition to a usage-based payment structure indicates potential financial struggles and desperate measures to secure revenue.

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In this week's monologue, Ed Zitron goes through the underwhelming release of OpenAI's GPT-4.5 - and how OpenAI's rumored new pricing structure suggests this company is in trouble.

Here's the article cited from The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-plots-charging-20-000-a-month-for-phd-level-agents?rc=kz8jh3

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