Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 596: GPT-6 rumors, Elon recruited Meta for OpenAI takeover, and more AI News That Matters
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Aug 25, 2025 Google is dominating the AI landscape with significant advancements, while competitors like Apple and Meta face challenges. Rumors swirl around GPT-6 as OpenAI grapples with the rocky GPT-5 rollout and legal complexities with Elon Musk. A concerning MIT report reveals that 95% of AI projects fail to yield returns, raising fears of an AI bubble. Google is also launching Gemini for Home, set to revolutionize smart home management, while Meta puts a freeze on AI hiring amidst restructuring.
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OpenAI Shifts To GPT-6 After GPT-5 Issues
- Sam Altman admitted GPT-5 rollout mistakes and is already shifting focus to GPT-6.
- Capacity limits and GPU shortages are gating wide deployment despite better models existing.
Musk's Bid Pulled Meta Into OpenAI Lawsuit
- OpenAI subpoenaed Meta about potential coordination with Elon Musk's XAI after a reported $97B unsolicited bid.
- The bid allegedly involved Musk asking Mark Zuckerberg about investment or partnership in the takeover effort.
Most AI Pilots Stall, But Some Scale
- MIT reports 95% of generative AI pilots fail to deliver positive ROI, citing pilot purgatory and accuracy/workflow gaps.
- A small cohort shows scaling is possible with the right design choices in regulated and large organizations.