Primary Technology ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to Buy Chrome, Apple Making AI Robots
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Aug 14, 2025 The latest advancements in AI are taking center stage, especially with the launch of ChatGPT-5, which users are adapting to with mixed reactions. A quirky proposal from Perplexity surfaces to buy Chrome, while Apple is prepping for futuristic AI-powered robots. The conversation turns humorous as the hosts imagine which tech CEOs would make a superhero team. Also, nostalgic tech topics emerge, reminiscing about AOL's dial-up days and introducing new innovative health tracking devices.
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Model Routing Changes User Experience
- ChatGPT-5 changes the feel of the product by routing requests to different internal models and modes.
- Users resist change because the interaction style and personality they learned matter as much as raw capability.
Preferences Smooth Model Transitions
- Changing underlying LLMs inside a product can break user expectations even if capabilities improve.
- Providing preferences and personality modes helps users restore preferred interaction styles.
Built An App Entirely With ChatGPT-5
- Stephen built and published a Coffee Finder iPhone app end-to-end using ChatGPT-5 in a weekend.
- He faced App Store review, regional distribution, and privacy concerns despite the app collecting no data.
