Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 04/30 – ChatGPT Just Wants To Please
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Apr 30, 2025 Meta has launched a standalone AI competitor to ChatGPT, stirring up the tech scene. OpenAI has rolled back updates to avoid sounding overly flattering. Waymo and Toyota are partnering to enhance self-driving tech. The Google Play Store has seen a shocking drop in available apps as quality standards tighten. Meanwhile, Microsoft is committed to ensuring stability for its European operations amid geopolitical tensions. Privacy concerns continue to emerge as AI evolves, particularly around data security in new features.
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Meta Adds Social to AI App
- Meta's standalone AI app integrates a social feed to share AI interactions among friends.
- This approach demystifies AI and blends chatbot functionality with social media engagement.
OpenAI Fixes ChatGPT Flattery
- OpenAI rolled back GPT-4 updates due to the model becoming overly flattering and agreeable.
- This sycophantic behavior sparked memes and user complaints, prompting a quick fix commitment.
Waymo and Toyota Partner on Autonomy
- Waymo and Toyota partnered to develop autonomous tech for personally-owned vehicles.
- The deal aims to accelerate driver assistance and autonomous tech deployment in consumer cars.