Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 05/31 – Why Not Just Kill Siri?
May 31, 2024
OpenAI launches a budget-friendly version of ChatGPT for schools and hints at a major robotics comeback. The episode explores why Apple might want to retire the Siri brand amid calls for a smarter upgrade. TikTok is secretly forking its algorithm for safety. The discussion also tackles user frustrations with Spotify's CarThing and the shifting dynamics in the luxury watch market, where pandemic confidence meets reality. Lastly, there's a look at Pixar's revival strategies and the evolving landscape of gaming investments.
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OpenAI Targets Education with ChatGPT-EDU
- OpenAI introduces ChatGPT-EDU, an affordable version of ChatGPT for universities.
- This version offers GPT-4 access, custom GPT creation, and higher message limits.
OpenAI Returns to Robotics
- OpenAI is rebuilding its robotics team after shutting it down in 2020.
- They plan to develop AI tech for integration into other robot makers' systems.
OpenAI's Rubik's Cube Project
- In 2019, OpenAI researchers trained neural networks to solve a Rubik's Cube with a robotic hand.
- This project was abandoned in 2020 due to a lack of training data.