More Compute Needed for GPT-5, Says Sam Altman

  AI Hardware

Sam Altman Says More Compute Needed for GPT-5

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO has revealed the company's priorities and highlighted challenges, in a Reddit AMA. Altman and key members of the OpenAI team discussed reasons behind the delayed release of GPT-5, and intense competition in the AI arena.

• Compute scaling is a major bottleneck for developing new AI models. Altman attributed the delay in GPT-5's release to the complexity of current models and the limited computational resources, which are hindering parallel development efforts.

• OpenAI is prioritizing other projects, such as the o1 model and its successors, to stay competitive. Anthropic’s Claude is now rivalling ChatGPT, signalling a shift in the AI landscape as OpenAI's dominance is challenged.

• Energy demands are a growing concern for AI firms. The increasing compute needs threaten to undermine climate change commitments, prompting investments in nuclear energy by companies like Microsoft and Amazon.

• OpenAI remains optimistic despite leadership changes, with Altman acknowledging the loss of key personnel but emphasizing the strength of the current team and their continued productivity.

Need to know: As AI models become more complex, the demand for compute power will only grow. This could lead to a future where the progress of AI is increasingly tied to advancements in energy and computing infrastructure.

  Military AI

US Drone Maker Proves AI Technology in Ukraine

• V-BAT drones use AI and sensors to navigate, survey battlefields, and identify targets without a remote pilot or GPS.

• They have proven themselves in Ukraine, successfully operating against multiple jammers and spotting a Russian missile system behind active jammers.

• A contract supplying 200+ advanced drones each costing $1 million to Ukraine could more than double Shield AI's revenue and solidify its position as a leading military tech player.

• While Ukraine produces many low-cost drones, advanced models like V-BAT are rare—and Shield AI is one of few foreign makers to crack the market.

Need to know: Military drones like V-BAT must contend with electronic warfare tactics such as signal jamming, making AI guided autonomous flight a crucial advancement.

  Roundup  

Latest Releases

• Google launches iPhone standalone app Google Gemini, enabling quicker access to AI capabilities like Gemini Live. This shift from the integrated Google Search app signals more specialized, seamless AI experiences tailored for iOS users.

• ChatGPT traffic surged 115.9% year-over-year, cementing its status as the leading generative AI platform. Meanwhile, Google's NotebookLM experienced 200% month-over-month growth, showcasing AI's diverse applications. Both illustrate rapid AI adoption, according to Similarweb insights.

• Stability AI's revolutionary text-to-image models, now available on Amazon Bedrock, are transforming creative workflows across media, marketing, and advertising. With Stable Image Ultra, Stable Diffusion 3 Large, and Stable Image Core, professionals can generate high-quality visuals, revolutionizing concept art, storyboarding, and advertising campaigns.

• Generative AI is aiding entrepreneurs to rapidly validate and scale startups as digital co-founders, content engines, and research assistants. This technology is accelerating the pace of entrepreneurship, allowing startups to extend their reach and compete more effectively.

• Apple's personal AI assistant, Apple Intelligence, has finally arrived in iOS and macOS updates, bringing AI capabilities to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. While some experts believe Apple's AI lags behind competitors by as much as two years, the release aims to enhance productivity for loyal users.

  Healthcare

AI Sheds Light on Long COVID Prevalence, Offering Hope for Diagnosis and Care

A new AI tool has revealed that long COVID may affect up to 22.8% of the population, significantly higher than previous estimates of 7%.

• The AI analyzes entire medical histories, not just diagnostic codes, to identify long COVID symptoms. It reduces healthcare disparities by identifying patients more evenly across demographic groups.

• However, the tool may struggle with cases where COVID-19 exacerbated pre-existing conditions and is yet to be tested more widely.

Need to know: Long COVID might be more prevalent than we thought, possibly affecting nearly a quarter of the population. This breakthrough could revolutionize diagnosis and improve care access for millions struggling with lingering symptoms.

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• Throne's AI-powered toilet camera analyzes waste to detect health issues early, raising privacy concerns in the healthcare community.

• AI-powered marketing attribution is rapidly gaining popularity, with 29% of marketers now deeming it crucial, a significant increase from 13% in 2023.

• Mark Cuban and Tim Cook say AI tools like Apple Intelligence and Gemini are revolutionizing their inboxes, saving time and boosting productivity. Cook praises Apple Intelligence for game changing email summaries, while Cuban uses Gemini for swift responses.

• OpenAI has hired Gabor Cselle, co-founder of Twitter rival Pebble, for a secret project, amplifying the AI race as rival Anthropic also secures high-profile talent.

• U.S. orders TSMC to halt shipments of advanced AI chips to China, escalating tech export restrictions, threatening key AI capabilities.

• Google Photos' AI-powered video editing tools empower user with one-tap enhancements, trimming, and speed adjustments.

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