San Francisco, California – This past week was filled with significant developments in the tech world, with major events from OpenAI and Google taking center stage. OpenAI introduced its latest model, GPT-4o, equipped with voice and vision capabilities, aiming to transform ChatGPT into a virtual assistant reminiscent of the movie “Her.” Following closely behind, Google’s I/O conference showcased various announcements and integrations for its flagship model, Gemini.
Notable changes shook up AWS and OpenAI this week. AWS CEO Adam Selipsky announced his departure, with AWS sales chief Matt Garman set to take over. Additionally, OpenAI saw the departure of co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, along with Jan Leike, as Jakub Pachocki steps in to lead the research team.
Meta made headlines as it decided to shut down its enterprise communications business, Workplace. This move raised questions about Meta’s previous commitments and ambitions in the enterprise sector.
In other news, Sony Music Group issued warnings to tech companies and music streaming services against using its music for AI training without permission. They raised concerns that unauthorized use of their content may have already occurred.
The world of AI continues to evolve as Microsoft prepares to launch its custom Cobalt 100 chips for customers. Additionally, Google introduced Project IDX, an AI-centric browser-based development environment, now in open beta, attracting a significant number of developers.
Moreover, Apple unveiled new accessibility features for iPads and iPhones, enhancing user experience. Instagram’s Threads is experimenting with pinned columns on the web, potentially becoming a replacement for TweetDeck in a changing digital landscape.
Reflecting on recent events, many are questioning Meta’s commitment to its enterprise product, Workday, as it discontinued the service. Furthermore, a viral change in Mark Zuckerberg’s personal style has sparked discussions about a potential rebranding strategy. Additionally, Tesla’s Supercharger network faces uncertainty after CEO Elon Musk’s decision to restructure the division, shedding light on the future of EV fast charging.