Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 04/15 – Why Is OpenAI Going Backwards (Name-Wise)?
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Apr 15, 2025 OpenAI's latest models are intriguingly numbered backwards, sparking curiosity about their naming convention. Apple's balancing act on privacy while leveraging user data for AI enhancements is discussed. In a surprising turn, Mark Zuckerberg testifies in the high-stakes Meta antitrust trial, defending crucial acquisitions against claims of monopolistic practices. The tension surrounding the trial reflects broader concerns about market control in the tech landscape.
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GPT-4.1 Models Released
- OpenAI released new GPT-4.1 models focused on coding, instructions, and long context.
- These models, available via API (not ChatGPT), have a larger context window than previous versions.
GPT Model Cost and Target Audience
- The new GPT models are cheaper and faster, with Nano being the most efficient.
- They're aimed at coders and researchers, showing OpenAI's progress in handling large context data.
GPT-4.1: A Reactive Update?
- Dan Mack suggests GPT-4.1 is a reactive update to compete with Anthropic and Google.
- He notes GPT-4.1's lower coding benchmark scores compared to Gemini 2.5.