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ChatGPT launches $200 monthly tier for power users
The artificial intelligence company OpenAI has unveiled significant updates to its ChatGPT service, including a new premium subscription tier and improvements to its reasoning model. Key announcements: During its "12 days of OpenAI" event, OpenAI revealed a $200 monthly ChatGPT Pro subscription and launched the complete version of its reasoning model, o1. The new o1 model can now process both images and text, similar to GPT-4 Processing speeds have improved significantly, with o1 completing tasks in less than half the time of its preview version Error rates have decreased by 34 percent compared to the preview version Technical improvements: The...
read Dec 2, 2024ChatGPT is baffling users by refusing to say certain people’s names
ChatGPT has mysteriously stopped responding to prompts containing certain specific names, raising questions about content filtering and transparency in AI systems. Core issue identification: ChatGPT, OpenAI's popular language model, consistently returns error messages when asked to process or generate responses containing specific full names, including "David Mayer" and several others. Users across social media platforms have documented the AI's inability to combine certain first and last names, even though it can say the names individually The restriction appears to affect multiple versions of ChatGPT, including GPT-4 Other AI chatbots like Google Gemini and Grok have no difficulty processing these same...
read Nov 26, 2024iPhone shortcuts are now powered by ChatGPT
Apple's integration of ChatGPT's search capabilities into its Shortcuts app marks a significant advancement in iPhone automation capabilities, combining the power of AI-driven web search with customizable task workflows. Key developments: Apple has incorporated OpenAI's recently launched ChatGPT search feature into its Shortcuts app, enabling users to access AI-powered web searches through automated workflows. The integration appears as a new "Open SearchGPT" option within the Shortcuts app's ChatGPT commands Users can now leverage ChatGPT's enhanced search capabilities to find online information through automated processes The feature builds upon OpenAI's October update that improved ChatGPT's web search functionality Technical capabilities: The...
read Nov 24, 20245 ways to turn ChatGPT into your AI work assistant
Initial Setup: Create an OpenAI account to access ChatGPT Take time to explore and understand available features Configure your preferences for communication style and tone Identify specific workplace tasks that could benefit from AI assistance Begin with basic tasks and progressively expand usage as comfort grows Core Workplace Applications: Calendar and Schedule Management Optimize time management through AI-assisted scheduling Structure and plan meetings more efficiently Set up automated appointment reminders Get AI recommendations for optimal meeting times Coordinate complex schedules across teams Email Communication Enhancement Draft professional emails with appropriate tone Process inbox more efficiently Enhance overall communication effectiveness Create...
read Nov 22, 2024What’s inside ChatGPT’s latest update and why it’s back on top of the AI leaderboards
The artificial intelligence landscape continues to evolve as OpenAI enhances its flagship language model GPT-4o with significant performance improvements and expanded capabilities. Latest developments: OpenAI has released an update to GPT-4o that strengthens its position as the company's most advanced AI model. The update, known as ChatGPT-4o (20241120), introduces improved file reading and writing capabilities Users can now expect more natural and engaging text generation from the model The enhancement maintains the same access structure, with free users getting limited access and ChatGPT Plus subscribers receiving full functionality Performance metrics: Independent testing on the Chatbot Arena LLM Leaderboard has validated...
read Nov 22, 2024ChatGPT may soon get a ‘Live Camera’ feature — here’s what we know
The imminent addition of real-time video capabilities to ChatGPT marks a significant expansion of the AI chatbot's sensory capabilities, moving beyond text to include visual understanding and analysis. Latest developments: OpenAI's ChatGPT mobile app beta code reveals plans for an upcoming 'Live Camera' feature that will integrate with its Advanced Voice Mode. Code snippets in version 1.2024.317 indicate functionality for real-time video processing and visual recognition The feature will enable users to engage with ChatGPT while using their device's camera for live visual feedback Integration with Advanced Voice Mode suggests a multi-modal interaction combining visual and audio inputs Technical capabilities:...
read Nov 21, 2024ChatGPT upgrade propels OpenAI back to top of LLM rankings
Latest developments in AI: OpenAI has quietly rolled out significant improvements to ChatGPT's underlying GPT-4 model, enhancing its creative writing capabilities and overall performance. Key improvements: The updated model demonstrates enhanced natural language processing and creative writing abilities, delivering more tailored and engaging content with improved relevance and readability. The upgraded model has reclaimed the top position on the LLM leaderboard, overtaking Google's Gemini model Initial testing reveals stronger performance in processing uploaded files and providing more comprehensive insights The model shows notable improvements in creative writing, coding, and mathematical problem-solving capabilities Technical implementation: The update was strategically deployed through...
read Nov 19, 2024ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode is here–Heres’ how to get it
OpenAI announced its ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode from mobile to web browsers, enabling voice-based conversations with the AI chatbot through a more accessible platform. Latest Development: OpenAI's expansion of ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode to web browsers marks a significant shift in how users can interact with the AI platform. The feature, previously limited to mobile devices, is now available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers through web browsers Users can activate voice conversations by clicking the Advanced Voice icon next to the input prompt bar A pulsing blue orb indicates when the system is ready to receive voice input Technical Capabilities: The Advanced...
read Nov 17, 2024ChatGPT outperforms doctors in illness diagnosis study
The growing influence of artificial intelligence in healthcare has reached a new milestone as ChatGPT demonstrates superior diagnostic capabilities compared to human physicians in a recent study. Study overview and key findings: A research team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center conducted a comparative analysis of diagnostic accuracy between ChatGPT-4 and human physicians. ChatGPT-4 achieved an impressive 90 percent accuracy rate in diagnosing medical conditions from case reports Physicians using ChatGPT-4 alongside conventional resources scored 76 percent Doctors without access to the AI tool achieved a 74 percent accuracy rate Unexpected outcomes: The study revealed surprising insights about both AI...
read Nov 15, 2024ChatGPT Windows app now available to free users — Here’s how to get it
ChatGPT's Windows application has expanded beyond its initial subscriber-only release to include free users, marking a significant shift in how users can access OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot. Key features and accessibility: The Windows app offers a desktop-based alternative to the web version, bringing ChatGPT's capabilities directly to Windows 10 and 11 users. Users can download the app through OpenAI's Download page or the Microsoft Store The application requires a ChatGPT account but works with both free and paid tiers Installation is straightforward through the ChatGPT Installer.exe file Core functionality: The Windows application mirrors the web version's capabilities while adding desktop-specific...
read Nov 15, 2024ChatGPT Mac app gains code-reading ability
The development of ChatGPT's Mac application marks a significant advancement in AI-assisted coding, with new features that enable direct interaction with popular development environments. Key functionality: OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT's Mac application with screen reading capabilities that allow it to interact with several major development platforms. The AI can now analyze code directly from VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, and iTerm2 without requiring manual copy and paste operations This feature enables developers to receive real-time suggestions and answers about their code while working in their preferred development environment The integration spans multiple development tools, making it accessible to a diverse range...
read Nov 14, 2024ChatGPT Windows app launches for all users
The release of ChatGPT's Windows app marks a significant expansion in OpenAI's desktop accessibility strategy, making its AI chatbot more integrated with everyday computing tasks. Key Development: OpenAI has expanded access to its Windows ChatGPT app beyond Plus subscribers, now making it available to all Windows 10 and 11 users. The app introduces a "companion window" feature, accessible via Alt + space, allowing seamless integration with other Windows programs Users can initiate new chats without disrupting their workflow or continue previous conversations The app includes screenshot capabilities and customizable hotkeys for enhanced functionality Feature Availability: While the basic app is...
read Nov 14, 2024Former Google AI researcher claims ChatGPT’s success was delayed
The rise of transformer architecture in AI and its impact on modern language models has been profoundly shaped by the 2017 research paper "Attention Is All You Need," which laid the groundwork for today's generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, Sora, and Midjourney. Origins and impact: The transformer architecture emerged from collaborative research at Google, fundamentally changing how AI processes and transforms data tokens into meaningful outputs. Eight Google researchers, including Jakob Uszkoreit, developed the transformer architecture that now powers most major AI language models The technology enables various AI applications, from language processing to audio synthesis and video generation The...
read Nov 14, 2024New to ChatGPT? Here’s what you need to know
The emergence of ChatGPT represents a significant advancement in conversational AI technology, offering both free and premium access to sophisticated natural language processing capabilities. Core functionality: ChatGPT leverages advanced AI to engage in human-like conversations and complete a wide range of tasks. The platform can handle diverse assignments from essay writing and coding to mathematical calculations and philosophical discussions Users can create practical content like resumes, cover letters, and various types of lists for daily tasks The system can analyze documents, generate Excel formulas, and assist with complex problem-solving Recent updates and capabilities: In May 2024, ChatGPT underwent significant improvements...
read Nov 13, 2024For deeper self-understanding try these 5 ChatGPT prompts
Understanding ChatGPT's memory capabilities: ChatGPT's ability to retain information from previous conversations enables users to gain unique insights about themselves through targeted prompting. The AI can remember various details shared during conversations, from personal preferences to daily habits Users can leverage this memory feature to uncover patterns and insights about themselves Custom instructions can be used to provide default information that persists across conversations Key prompts for self-discovery: These five carefully crafted prompts can help users explore different aspects of their personality and potential. Passion identifier: Ask "Based on what you remember, what seems to be my biggest passion or...
read Nov 11, 2024ChatGPT is still the AI market leader but this new tool is snipping at its heels
The rapid growth of generative AI tools continues to reshape the technology landscape, with ChatGPT leading the charge while other platforms gain significant momentum. Record-breaking growth: ChatGPT's website traffic has more than doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching unprecedented levels of user engagement. Monthly visits to ChatGPT reached 3.7 billion in October 2024, representing a 17.2% increase from September and a 116% jump from October 2023 The platform surpassed Google Chrome's user base in just two years, a milestone that took Chrome nearly 16 years to achieve After a brief plateau in mid-2023, ChatGPT has consistently broken...
read Nov 11, 20245 ChatGPT settings that will boost your productivity instantly
Customizing ChatGPT settings can significantly enhance productivity and user experience while addressing common concerns about privacy and efficiency. Key functionality improvements: ChatGPT offers five essential settings that can transform how users interact with the AI chatbot, making it more personalized and efficient. Custom Instructions allows users to set default directives that ChatGPT follows for every response, eliminating the need to repeat instructions in each prompt The Memory feature enables ChatGPT to remember user-provided information and context across conversations, creating more relevant and personalized responses Temporary Chat provides enhanced privacy by ensuring conversations aren't saved for model training or history The...
read Nov 9, 2024ChatGPT down? Try these quick fixes to get it working again
ChatGPT's current status: OpenAI's popular chatbot is experiencing widespread issues, with users reporting problems accessing chat history and encountering upstream connect errors. Despite the OpenAI status page not reflecting any issues, complaints are rising on DownDetector and X (formerly Twitter). The problems appear to be recent. Users are advised that this may be a short-lived problem and are encouraged to try various troubleshooting methods. Common ChatGPT issues and solutions: There are several potential fixes for when ChatGPT is not functioning properly. Check if ChatGPT is down by visiting OpenAI's status page or third-party services like Down Detector. Wait for the...
read Nov 7, 2024ChatGPT just got another cool new feature to use with ‘Advanced Voice’
Voice AI evolution: OpenAI has introduced a new sharing feature for ChatGPT Advanced Voice, allowing users to easily share snippets of their AI conversations. The update enables users to share short clips of their interactions with ChatGPT's voice assistant on social media platforms and with others. This feature is available on both desktop and mobile versions of ChatGPT, wherever Advanced Voice is accessible, but not on the web interface. Practical applications: The new sharing capability opens up various possibilities for both entertainment and educational purposes. Users can share creative interactions, such as AI-performed scenes from plays with different character interpretations....
read Nov 7, 20247 prompts that unlock ChatGPT’s full potential
Unlocking ChatGPT's potential: ChatGPT has emerged as a versatile AI tool with applications ranging from image generation to advanced search capabilities, offering users a wide array of functionalities. The key to maximizing ChatGPT's usefulness lies in crafting effective prompts that elicit the most relevant and comprehensive responses. Properly formulated prompts can save time by reducing the need for follow-up questions and clarifications. Seven powerful prompts for optimal ChatGPT usage: These prompts have been tested across various tasks and consistently yield high-quality results. Brainstorming creative ideas: "I need help brainstorming ideas for [a topic, product, or project]. Can you provide 10...
read Nov 7, 2024How to make ChatGPT your default search engine on Chrome
ChatGPT Search emerges as a Google alternative: ChatGPT's search capabilities offer a new option for users seeking quick, AI-powered answers without relying on Google's summaries or extensive web browsing. ChatGPT Search is available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, who pay $20 monthly for access to advanced features. The AI-powered search tool promises to deliver more precise and efficient results compared to traditional search engines. Users can now set ChatGPT Search as their default search engine in Google Chrome, streamlining their search experience. Setting up ChatGPT Search in Chrome: The process of making ChatGPT Search the default search engine in Chrome is...
read Nov 7, 2024AI in primary care: Experiment evaluates ChatGPT’s readiness for patient visits
AI's potential in primary care: Recent research has evaluated ChatGPT's ability to address common primary care complaints, revealing both promising results and significant limitations. A study examined ChatGPT's responses to questions about the top ten primary care complaints, focusing on potential causes and treatment approaches. Family medicine clinicians rated the AI's responses for usefulness and clinical appropriateness. Approximately 95% of responses were deemed useful, with 85% considered clinically appropriate, suggesting AI's potential role in healthcare. Key limitations identified: Despite impressive overall performance, the study uncovered critical gaps in AI's capabilities, particularly in handling urgent medical situations. ChatGPT's response to shortness...
read Nov 6, 2024Stanford study investigates how good AI truly is at medical diagnostics
AI's potential in medical diagnostics: A new Stanford study reveals that ChatGPT-4, a large language model AI, demonstrates significant capability in medical diagnosis and clinical reasoning, potentially surpassing human physicians in some aspects. The study presented real patient cases to ChatGPT-4 and 50 physicians, asking for diagnoses and clinical reasoning. ChatGPT-4 achieved a median score of 92 (equivalent to an "A" grade) when evaluating cases independently. Physicians, both with and without AI assistance, scored median grades of 74 and 76 respectively, indicating less comprehensive diagnostic reasoning compared to the AI. Unexpected findings in physician-AI collaboration: Despite ChatGPT's strong performance, its...
read Nov 5, 2024ChatGPT Plus upgrade now available on iOS app
Apple enhances AI capabilities with ChatGPT Plus integration: iOS 18.2 developer beta 2 introduces a direct upgrade option for ChatGPT Plus within the Settings app, expanding Apple's AI ecosystem. The new feature allows users to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus without needing a separate OpenAI account or subscription outside of Apple's ecosystem. This integration is part of Apple's expanding Apple Intelligence suite, which already offered ChatGPT's free version in the initial iOS 18.2 beta release. The upgrade option is available in Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > ChatGPT, along with usage limit tracking for free ChatGPT users. ChatGPT Plus benefits:...
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