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OpenAI's GPT-5 In 2025?, Big Tech’s Big AI Spend, The Polymarket Election
Nov 1, 2024
Ranjan Roy, a tech news contributor at Margins, dives into the latest buzz about OpenAI’s GPT-5 being postponed to 2025. They discuss the shift in focus for OpenAI from big models to enhancing product experiences. Roy highlights Meta's ambitious AI projects using over 100,000 GPUs and the competition in the search market. The conversation also touches on the paradox of big tech investing heavily in AI while laying off employees, and concludes with a light-hearted yet insightful look at the upcoming election and its intersection with tech trends.
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- OpenAI's decision to delay GPT-5's release until 2025 emphasizes their shift towards productizing existing models instead of chasing rapid advancements.
- Major tech companies, including Amazon and Microsoft, are significantly increasing investments in AI infrastructure, underscoring the importance of AI in their strategic future.
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No GPT-5 This Year
Sam Altman announced that OpenAI will not be releasing GPT-5 this year, a revelation that surprised many given prior expectations about model releases. He cited the complexity of developing these models and the challenges of managing compute resources. This choice reflects a shift towards focusing on productizing existing models instead of pushing for new versions too quickly. Altman's remarks suggest that OpenAI is weighing the significance of user adoption and financial stability against the hype of releasing cutting-edge AI technology.
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