ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Launches in Europe! New Five Voices and Custom Commands Features

Saying 'Thank You' to ChatGPT Costs OpenAI Millions

In today's AI-driven world, AI has become an integral part of our daily conversations and problem-solving. However, what you might not know is the significant cost associated with these seemingly simple interactions. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, revealed that the company spends tens of millions of dollars annually just to process user pleasantries and polite language. Simple expressions like "thank you" and "please," while enhancing the emotional connection, represent a substantial financial burden.

iFlytek's StarFire X1 Receives Major Upgrade: Aims to Rival OpenAI in AI

On April 21st, iFlytek officially announced a significant upgrade to its AI model, StarFire X1, aiming to compete with OpenAI's models in intelligent reasoning and multi-tasking capabilities. This domestically-trained large language model excels in various general tasks, including mathematics, programming, logical reasoning, text generation, language understanding, and knowledge question answering. This upgrade incorporates data from more complex scenarios, significantly improving the model's performance.

OpenAI CEO Critiques Politeness as Wasteful in AI Interactions

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently argued that using polite language like "please" and "thank you" with chatbots like ChatGPT is wasteful, consuming excessive electricity and computing resources. Altman suggests that while politeness may be culturally expected or perceived to improve interaction quality, it unnecessarily burdens AI systems. Each instance of polite language adds to the computational load.

Vifa Launches Helsinki 2.0 Portable Speaker with Integrated ChatGPT AI Assistant

Danish audio manufacturer Vifa recently announced that its first smart speaker with an integrated ChatGPT AI assistant, the Helsinki 2.0, has completed pre-research and is poised for launch in overseas markets. This portable speaker not only enhances the intelligence of the audio experience but also provides users with a personalized listening experience. The Helsinki 2.0 is designed to create a smarter and more convenient music environment for users. The official introduction states that the speaker has a memory function and can adapt to the user's mood and lifestyle.

Netflix Launches New AI Search with Natural Language Input

OpenAI's o3 Model Test Scores Questioned; Actual Performance Falls Far Short of Claims

OpenAI's recently released o3 AI model has sparked controversy over its benchmark test performance. While OpenAI confidently claimed in December that the model could correctly answer over a quarter of the highly challenging FrontierMath math problems, this assertion starkly contrasts with recent independent test results. The Epoch Institute's independent testing revealed the model achieved only a 10% success rate, significantly lower than advertised.

OpenAI's 4o Model Image Generation Now Supports Custom GPTs, Enhancing Personalized AI Creation

OpenAI recently announced that its latest 4o model's image generation capabilities will now support custom GPTs, offering users a more flexible and personalized AI creation experience. According to AIbase, this update allows developers and users to build customized GPTs based on the 4o model, generating high-quality image content tailored to specific needs. The announcement has sparked widespread discussion within the AI community, marking another significant advancement by OpenAI in the field of personalized AI tools. Technical details are available on the official OpenAI platform.

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Beyond ChatGPT: OpenAI's Secret Weapon - A Practical Guide to Building Agents

OpenAI recently released a practical guide to building agents, a true handbook for AI practitioners! This guide will demystify the process of creating your own AI agents in a fun and accessible way. Get ready to learn the essentials! But first, what exactly is an Agent...?

OpenAI Releases 34-Page Guide to Building Intelligent Agents: From Web Search to Code Generation

On April 17, 2025, OpenAI announced via social media the release of a 34-page "Practical Guide to Intelligent Agents," offering developers comprehensive guidance on building agent applications. This marks another significant advancement in OpenAI's efforts to promote the practical application and standardization of AI technology. According to the announcement, the guide details how to utilize OpenAI's Responses API to build agents capable of web search, file search, and computer interaction. The Responses API is an evolution of Cha...