A Beginner's Guide to AI OpenAI's Matt Weaver on GPT-5, AI Literacy, and Adoption Strategies
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Aug 19, 2025 Matt Weaver, Solutions Engineering Leader at OpenAI, shares insights on the launch of GPT-5 and its implications for businesses. He explains how GPT-5's reasoning models enhance decision-making and addresses common misconceptions about AI. The discussion highlights innovative applications in industries like banking and travel. Weaver also delves into AI literacy as crucial for successful adoption and guides listeners on creating Custom GPTs. His enthusiasm for AI’s potential shines through, making it clear that now is the time to integrate these transformative tools.
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Models Decide For You
- GPT-5 auto-selects reasoning depth and model choices so users get stronger answers without tweaking settings.
- This removes decision friction for non-power users and improves everyday utility.
Start With AI Literacy And Leadership
- Train employee AI literacy with practice, resources, and encouragement to experiment.
- Have leaders model AI use and reimagine processes instead of just bolting AI onto old workflows.
BBVA Reimagined Mortgage Processes
- BBVA reimagined mortgage back-office processes using chatbots to collect documents and reduce back-and-forth delays.
- They used AI to redesign the workflow rather than just automating one small step.
