The Artificial Intelligence Show #160: OpenAI Hits $12 Billion in Revenue, ChatGPT Study Mode, More AI Job Losses, AI Is Coming for Consultants, Big Tech Earnings & Gemini 2.5 Deep Think
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Aug 5, 2025 Big news kicks off with OpenAI hitting an incredible $12 billion in revenue and the anticipation of GPT-5's release. The discussion shifts to AI’s transformative effects on job markets and the consulting industry, revealing AI’s role more as an assistant than a replacement. Insightful updates on major companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Apple shed light on their evolving strategies in AI. Plus, there's a sneak peek into the revamped AI Academy aimed at empowering professionals with essential AI skills.
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Economic Turing Test for AGI
- The economic Turing test defines AGI as AI outperforming humans on 50% of jobs secretly contracted.
- This test gives a practical benchmark to measure AI's economic impact instead of vague AGI definitions.
Use Study Mode for Learning
- Use ChatGPT's study mode to help students learn by guiding them instead of just giving answers.
- Build GPTs with study mode to create personalized learning assistants that encourage active skills development.
AI Driving Workforce Shrinkage
- CEOs are openly celebrating AI-driven workforce reductions as efficiency wins.
- Companies should prepare for accelerating job impacts due to AI by 2026-27.