The Artificial Intelligence Show

#142: ChatGPT’s New Image Generator, Studio Ghibli Craze and Backlash, Gemini 2.5, OpenAI Academy, 4o Updates, Vibe Marketing & xAI Acquires X

Apr 1, 2025

Dive into the latest buzz around ChatGPT's groundbreaking image generator and the Studio Ghibli craze that's stirring up controversy. Discover Google's innovative Gemini 2.5 update and the launch of OpenAI Academy, aimed at boosting AI literacy. The conversation also tackles the rise of 'vibe marketing' and xAI's acquisition of X. Plus, insights into the future of coding, ethical concerns in AI creativity, and Microsoft's new AI tools revolutionizing knowledge work—there’s plenty to ponder!

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Quick takeaways

OpenAI's new image generator in ChatGPT allows for precise image creation and contextual refinement, revolutionizing creative tasks.

The viral trend of applying Studio Ghibli styles to AI-generated images has sparked excitement and controversy over copyright concerns.

Advancements in AI, like Google's Gemini 2.5, are transforming business operations through enhanced reasoning and multimodal outputs.

Deep dives

The Evolution of AI Image Generation with GPT-4

OpenAI has launched version 4.0 of its image generation model, which is integrated directly into ChatGPT. This new capability allows users to create images with greater precision by following prompts more accurately and even transforming uploaded images. The model excels in “in-context visual refinement,” meaning users can iteratively refine images while maintaining visual consistency throughout the editing process. The introduction of this feature offers significant advancements for creative tasks, as it effectively combines image generation with deeper contextual understanding.

Intro

2min

Revolutionizing Image Generation: OpenAI's GPT-4 Innovations

4min

AI in Creative Spaces

17min

Advancements in AI: From Gemini to OpenAI Initiatives

25min

AI Insights: Cognition, Coding, and Controversies

15min

Revolutionizing Video Generation: Runway's Gen 4 AI Model

3min

Microsoft's New AI Agents: Revolutionizing Knowledge Work

3min

The Importance of Prompt Engineering in an AI-Driven Future

3min

This week, Paul and Mike are together again, with 60+-minute podcast episode focused on another wild week in AI. From ChatGPT’s jaw-dropping new image generator and the viral Studio Ghibli craze (and controversy) to Google’s Gemini 2.5 update and the launch of OpenAI Academy—there’s no shortage of major moves. Plus: updates to GPT-4o, the rise of “vibe marketing,” xAI’s acquisition of X, and what it all means for the future of work, creativity, and coding.

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Timestamps:

00:03:01 — ChatGPT’s New Image Generator

00:13:59 — Backlash Against ChatGPT, Meta Copyright Violates

00:23:49 — Google Gemini 2.5

00:29:52 — OpenAI Academy

00:34:07 — More OpenAI Updates (GPT-4o, New Features, and OpenAI Revenue, Funding)

00:38:35 — Vibe Marketing

00:44:37 — xAI Acquires X

00:48:43 — New Anthropic Paper Traces the Thoughts of LLMs

00:53:04 — Replit CEO: “I No Longer Think You Should Learn to Code”

00:56:37 — McKinsey State of AI Research