Episode 55: Confused about all the new OpenAI model names like 4.5, 4.1, o3, 04-mini, and the new “memory” feature? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are here to demystify the whirlwind of recent ChatGPT updates so you know exactly what matters and how to use the smartest AI for your needs.

In this episode, Matt and Nathan break down the latest OpenAI announcements—what the new “memory” feature actually does, how it could make ChatGPT your most personal assistant, and how each of the new models stacks up. They dissect the confusing model lineup, explain what’s getting sunset, reveal how to match the right model to your workflow (from writing to coding), and discuss rumors of OpenAI’s potential entry into social media. By the end, you'll know which model is “dumbest to smartest,” what’s coming next, and how these rapid-fire advances might reshape tech and business faster than anyone expected.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Demystifying OpenAI's Recent Launches
(08:51) Personalized Social Network Plans
(11:02) GPT5 Delay and Concerns
(15:00) SWE Bench and External Comparisons
(16:12) Gemini 2.5 Preferred for Coding
(22:03) Startup's User Surge Stuns Silicon Valley
(23:57) AI Advances in Brainstorming
(28:54) Ranking AI Models by Capability
(31:05) Advanced AI Models Overview
(35:13) Sam Altman on OpenAI's Future Lead
(36:23) OpenAI's Context Window Updates

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Mentions:

OpenAI Reasoning Models: https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/reasoning?api-mode=responses
Gemini 2.5: https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/pro/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Midjourney v7: https://www.midjourney.com/updates/v7-alpha
Sam Altman at TED 2025: https://www.ted.com/talks/sam_altman_openai_s_sam_altman_talks_chatgpt_ai_agents_and_superintelligence_live_at_ted2025?language=en /

Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

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