Learn about what's going on at OpenAI, using generative AI for marketing, tech updates and holiday gear, building a prompt library, and marketing challenges and planning for 2024.
Have alternative options in your AI tech stack in case OpenAI's services become unavailable.
Be agile and adaptable to uncertainty by preparing for different scenarios and having contingency plans.
Deep dives
OpenAI CEO ousted and Microsoft's acquisition
The podcast discusses the recent ousting of the CEO of OpenAI and Microsoft's subsequent acquisition of the company. Two of the three co-founders of OpenAI were ousted, and Microsoft, the largest investor, announced the creation of a new division called Advanced AI Research Group headed by the ousted CEO and co-founder. Many OpenAI employees have expressed support for the CEO, with 90% of them signing a statement saying they would leave if the board didn't resign.
Impacts on AI tech stack and vendor resilience
The podcast highlights the potential impacts of the OpenAI CEO's departure on AI tech stacks and vendor reliance. It advises listeners to have alternative options in their AI tech stack in case OpenAI's consumer-facing services or backend services become unavailable. The podcast also suggests checking with vendors to ensure they have resilience plans and backup options to provide uninterrupted service in case of any disruption.
Forecasts for 2024 and the need for agility
The podcast discusses the challenges of forecasting for the year 2024 due to various factors such as AI's impact on labor force and the upcoming US presidential election. The hosts emphasize the need for businesses to be agile and adaptable in the face of uncertainty. They encourage companies to prepare for different scenarios, analyze their budgets in a best and worst-case scenario, and have contingency plans in place to navigate potential challenges and changes ahead.