Down Round Going Deep
Feb 13, 2025
The discussion kicks off in a hot jacuzzi, humorously likening social discomfort to today's complacency regarding AI. Insights dive into OpenAI's Deep Research feature, spotlighting its potential to disrupt white-collar jobs. The nuances of AI's role in job duplication emerge, emphasizing human oversight in tasks like legal research. As automation reshapes organizational dynamics, the future of middle management and employee development takes center stage, revealing a balancing act between efficiency and job security.
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Hot Tub Analogy
- The hosts discuss a hypothetical scenario of friends in a hot tub.
- They explore the social pressures that prevent people from leaving, even when uncomfortable.
Deep Research Impact
- OpenAI's Deep Research feature automates research report generation.
- This seemingly simple task represents a significant portion of white-collar work.
Deep Research Technical Details
- OpenAI's Deep Research uses the latest reasoning model, 03 (not yet released).
- The current version is based on 03 Mini and 03 Mini High, causing naming confusion.