OpenAI Launches macOS ChatGPT Feature for Enhanced Programming and Search

Polite Language Could Cost OpenAI Millions Annually

Recent news reports suggest that the use of polite language with AI chatbots like ChatGPT could cost OpenAI millions of dollars annually. This claim stems from a social media comment by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, sparking widespread media discussion. It began with a user questioning Altman on social media about whether users saying 'please' and 'thank you' to AI resulted in increased electricity costs for OpenAI.

OpenAI's New o3 AI Model Shows Increased Hallucination, Raising Accuracy Concerns

OpenAI recently released its latest o3 and o4-mini AI models, which achieve state-of-the-art performance in many areas. However, these new models have not improved upon the issue of 'hallucinations,' exhibiting even more severe instances than previous OpenAI models. 'Hallucinations,' the generation of factually incorrect information by AI models, remain one of the most challenging problems in AI today. Previous generations of models showed improvements in reducing hallucinations; however, o3 and o4-mini have not.

ChatGPT Search User Surge Fuels EU Regulatory Scrutiny

Data: ChatGPT Search Experiences Rapid Growth in Europe

According to information disclosed by OpenAI in its latest report, ChatGPT's search functionality is experiencing remarkable growth in Europe. ChatGPT search allows users to retrieve up-to-date web information via a chatbot and integrate this information into answers. OpenAI Ireland Limited, OpenAI's EU subsidiary, stated that the average monthly active users for ChatGPT search reached approximately 41.3 million in the six months ending March 31st of this year. This figure...

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.