AI For Everyone Podcast: OpenAI Dev Day Special

Please hit me up at [email protected] - I am going to do an episode in a few weeks which will be the 101 to AI or The basics of AI and Machine learning, giving the easy to understand version of some of the most used phrases and concepts in the space. Let me know if you have any things you want me to include or questions you want answering. Thanks so much! 

Episode Highlights:

1. Introduction to GPT: Your Friendly AI Companion

• GPT, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer, is like a super-smart computer friend proficient in understanding and generating human-like text.
• "Generative" means it can create things like stories, answers, and poems.
• "Pre-trained" signifies that it's knowledgeable from reading vast amounts of information before interacting with users.
• "Transformer" reflects its capability to understand the meaning of words and sentences.
• GPT is your clever, helpful robot friend, skilled in talking, writing, and assisting based on its extensive learning.

2. GPT's Latest Developments and Announcements

• Customization: Tailor GPTs for various tasks in daily life, work, or home. No coding required.
• Sharing: Create, use, and share your GPTs. Launching soon: GPT Store for public sharing.
• Integration: Developers can connect GPTs to the real world, defining custom actions for enhanced versatility.
• Community Involvement: OpenAI encourages community contributions, making AI more accessible.
• Updates: ChatGPT Plus includes fresher information up to April 2023. Introducing GPT-4 Turbo for enhanced performance and affordability.
• Assistants API: OpenAI's new way for developers to build AI apps, aiding in coding, answering questions, and more.

Main Announcement: OpenAI's push to make AI app creation accessible - "This is huge for the little guys, brutal for the big guys," as noted by Sully Omar on Twitter.

3. AI CEO: Mika at the Helm of Dictador

• Background: Hanson Robotics' creation, Mika, appointed as the CEO of Dictador, a Polish drinks company.
• Reception: Mika hailed as the "first AI human-like robot CEO." Opinions vary on AI taking executive roles.
• Demonstration: Notable skepticism during a Fox Business interview, highlighting delays in Mika's responses during a video call.
• Public Opinion: Mixed reactions from New York City residents, some compassionate, viewing Mika as a machine.

4. AI in Air Traffic Control: Enhancing Safety

• Development: ASU researchers create AI software for air traffic control.
• Functionality: Predicts issues 60 seconds before they occur, utilizing AI mission learning for improved safety.
• Objective: Aims to reduce aviation accidents attributed to human error (up to 80%) by alerting pilots and controllers for proactive measures.
• Timeline: Seven years of development, with potential FAA regulation delays.
• Anticipation: Expected implementation within the next decade, a NASA-funded initiative with nearly $10 million in funding.

5. Conclusion: AI Shaping the Future

• Reflecting on Progress: From GPT advancements to an AI CEO and AI in air traffic control, these developments showcase the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
• Future Outlook: With customization, integration, and community involvement, AI is becoming more accessible and impactful across various domains.

Stay tuned for more insights and discussions on the exciting world of AI on the next episode of AI For Everyone

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