Another glorious battle for AI dominanceโ€ฆ GPT-4o vs Google I/O

Fireship
15 May 202404:39

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the recent developments in the AI industry, particularly focusing on the rivalry between Google and OpenAI. Google IO featured the introduction of Gemini 1.5 Pro, capable of handling a 2 million token context window, and the launch of Firebase Data Connect, integrating PostgreSQL into Firebaseโ€”a long-awaited feature. OpenAI, on the other hand, unveiled their GPT-4 model, which combines text, vision, and audio capabilities with impressive conversational abilities, though the conversational aspect is not yet public. Additionally, OpenAI is in talks to integrate their technology with the iPhone, while Google is also pursuing a similar goal. The video also mentions Project Astro by Google and the departure of Ilia, OpenAI's former Chief Scientist. The host expresses a tempered enthusiasm regarding the progress towards the singularity, noting that while models are becoming faster and cheaper, a significant leap in AI intelligence is yet to be seen.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ“… Google IO was held recently, showcasing new technologies and updates in the field of artificial intelligence.
  • ๐Ÿš€ OpenAI surprised everyone with the release of GPT-4 just hours before Google IO, highlighting a competitive edge.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ GPT-4 is a significant upgrade, offering faster and cheaper processing, and the ability to combine text, vision, and audio.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ GPT-4's conversational abilities are notably human-like, with a range of voice tones from dramatic to sarcastic.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ OpenAI is in discussions with Apple to integrate their technology into the iPhone, with Google also vying for a similar partnership.
  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ OpenAI has parted ways with Ilya Sutskever, its former Chief Scientist and co-founder, indicating potential internal dynamics.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Google's major AI announcement at IO was Gemini 1.5 Pro, capable of handling a 2 million token context window.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Google introduced context caching to make using tokens more cost-effective for developers.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Firebase Gen Kit was launched to simplify the creation of AI-enabled API endpoints.
  • ๐Ÿ”— Project IDX is now open to the public, offering a browser-based development environment integrated with mobile emulators.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Firebase Data Connect brings PostgreSQL into Firebase, fulfilling a long-standing community request.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Google also announced new hardware like Trillium TPUs and Axion CPUs, and a generative video model called 'vo' to compete with OpenAI's Sora.

Q & A

  • What is Google IO?

    -Google IO is Google's annual developer conference where the company announces new products, technologies, and updates.

  • What was the significant event that OpenAI announced just before Google IO?

    -OpenAI announced its new GPT-4 model, which is faster and cheaper than its predecessor, and combines text, vision, and audio into a single model.

  • What is the most impressive feature of OpenAI's GPT-4 model?

    -The most impressive feature of GPT-4 is its humanlike conversational abilities, with a tone of voice that can vary from dramatic to sarcastic to super chill.

  • Why is there a competition between OpenAI and Google to get their technology on the iPhone?

    -Both companies are competing to create a model that is smart, fast, and cheap enough to run on mobile devices, aiming to secure a partnership with Apple for their technology to be integrated into iPhones.

  • What is Project Astro demonstrated by Google at IO?

    -Project Astro is a technology by Google that is similar to OpenAI's Omni model, but with more latency and a more robotic voice compared to OpenAI's offering.

  • What is the significance of the departure of Ilia from OpenAI?

    -Ilia was OpenAI's former Chief Scientist and co-founder, and his departure suggests some internal drama or strategic shift within the company. However, the exact reasons may not be known until personal memoirs are released in the future.

  • What was the biggest AI announcement from Google at Google IO?

    -The biggest AI announcement was Gemini 1.5 Pro, which can handle a 2 million token context window, potentially representing 2 hours of video content or 60,000 lines of code.

  • What is context caching and why was it released by Google?

    -Context caching is a new feature that allows for the reuse of tokens, reducing the cost associated with handling large context windows. It was released to address the expense of using tokens in AI models.

  • What is Firebase Gen Kit and how does it integrate with Firebase?

    -Firebase Gen Kit is a new tool released by Google that makes it easy to build AI-enabled API endpoints. It is integrated with Firebase, allowing developers to leverage Firebase's capabilities for their applications.

  • What is Firebase Data Connect and why has it been the most requested feature for Firebase?

    -Firebase Data Connect is a tool that officially brings PostgreSQL into Firebase, allowing developers to use Firebase with SQL. It has been the most requested feature because of the demand for relational database capabilities within the Firebase ecosystem.

  • What is Google's new generative video model called and what is it designed to compete with?

    -Google's new generative video model is called 'vo' and it is designed to compete with OpenAI's Sora, showcasing the company's advancements in the field of AI-generated video content.

  • Why does the narrator express disappointment with the current progress towards the singularity?

    -The narrator expresses disappointment because, despite advancements in making AI models faster and cheaper, there hasn't been significant progress in making AI more intelligent or capable of independent learning. The current state of AI seems to be reaching a plateau, with the singularity not yet in sight.

Outlines

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๐Ÿ“… Google IO and Open AI's GPT-4 Announcement

The video discusses the recent Google IO event and Open AI's GPT-4 announcement. Google IO is an annual developer conference where Google showcases new technologies. This year, Google announced several advancements, but Open AI's release of GPT-4 just hours before Google IO overshadowed their announcements. GPT-4 is a significant update that combines text, vision, and audio capabilities into a single model with impressive conversational abilities. The video also touches on the competition between Open AI and Google to have their AI models integrated into the iPhone and the ongoing discussions in that regard.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กGoogle IO

Google IO is Google's annual developer conference where the company announces new products, features, and technologies. It is a significant event for developers and tech enthusiasts as it often showcases Google's latest innovations and future directions. In the video, Google IO is mentioned as the platform where Google tries to keep up with its artificial intelligence rival, Open AI.

๐Ÿ’กOpen AI

Open AI is a research laboratory that focuses on creating and developing friendly artificial general intelligence (AGI). It is known for its advancements in AI and is often seen as a benchmark in the field. In the script, Open AI is highlighted for announcing GPT-4 just before Google IO, which is seen as a strategic move to overshadow Google's announcements.

๐Ÿ’กGPT-4

GPT-4 refers to the fourth generation of Open AI's language model. It is described as having faster and cheaper capabilities than its predecessor, GPT-3 Turbo, and can combine text, vision, and audio into a single model. The video emphasizes GPT-4's conversational abilities and its potential applications, such as an AI girlfriend.

๐Ÿ’กProject Astro

Project Astro is a demonstration by Google at IO that is similar to Open AI's Omni model. It represents Google's efforts in the field of AI and conversational interfaces. The script mentions a comparison between Project Astro and Omni, noting differences in latency and voice quality.

๐Ÿ’กGemini 1.5 Pro

Gemini 1.5 Pro is a significant AI announcement from Google, which can handle a 2 million token context window. This means it can process large amounts of data, such as two hours of video content or 60,000 lines of code. The script discusses Gemini 1.5 Pro's capabilities and its relevance to developers.

๐Ÿ’กContext Caching

Context Caching is a new feature released by Google to address the cost of tokens in AI models. It allows for the reuse of tokens at a fraction of the cost, making it more economically viable to use large context windows. The script explains how this feature can benefit developers working with AI models.

๐Ÿ’กFirebase

Firebase is a platform developed by Google for creating mobile and web applications. It provides various services like databases, authentication, and hosting. In the video, Firebase is mentioned in the context of new tools and features, such as Firebase Gen Kit and Firebase Data Connect, which are aimed at making app development easier.

๐Ÿ’กFirebase Data Connect

Firebase Data Connect is a new tool that officially brings PostgreSQL, a popular SQL database, into Firebase. This has been a highly requested feature, and its introduction is seen as a game-changer for developers who want to use SQL with Firebase. The script discusses how this feature changes the landscape for database integration in Firebase applications.

๐Ÿ’กSuperbase

Superbase is a startup that positions itself as an alternative to Firebase, offering similar services with the added benefit of SQL database integration. The script mentions Superbase in the context of Firebase Data Connect's release, suggesting a shift in the competitive landscape for database services in app development.

๐Ÿ’กTrillium TPUs

Trillium TPUs refer to Google's new hardware announcement, which are specialized processors designed to accelerate machine learning tasks. The mention of Trillium TPUs in the script highlights Google's ongoing investment in the infrastructure needed to support advanced AI applications.

๐Ÿ’กAxion

Axion is Google's new ARM-based CPU for data centers. It represents an advancement in the hardware that powers cloud services and AI applications. The script briefly mentions Axion as part of Google's hardware announcements at IO, indicating a focus on improving data center performance.

๐Ÿ’กGenerative Video Model

A generative video model refers to AI technology that can create videos from scratch, often used in applications like video synthesis or content generation. In the script, Google's generative video model 'Vo' is mentioned as a competitor to Open AI's 'Sora', showcasing the ongoing competition in AI-driven video creation.

๐Ÿ’กSingularity

The Singularity is a hypothetical future point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unfathomable changes to human civilization. The video discusses the current state of AI and expresses a sense of disappointment regarding the progress towards achieving the Singularity, indicating that current AI models, while powerful, may have reached a plateau in terms of intelligence.

Highlights

Google IO is an annual developer conference where Google announces new technologies.

Open AI released GPT-4 just hours before Google IO, showcasing a faster and cheaper model that combines text, vision, and audio.

GPT-4's humanlike conversational abilities were impressive, with a range of voice tones from dramatic to sarcastic.

Open AI's technology is in talks to be integrated into the iPhone, with Google also vying for a similar integration.

Google demonstrated Project Astro at IO, a technology with similarities to Omni but with more latency and a more robotic voice.

Open AI has parted ways with Ilya Sutskever, its former Chief Scientist and co-founder, indicating underlying drama within the company.

Google announced Gemini 1.5 Pro, capable of handling a 2 million token context window, which could include 2 hours of video content or 60,000 lines of code.

Context caching is a new feature from Google that allows for the reuse of tokens at a fraction of the cost.

Google launched a competition for developers to build the best Gemini-powered app, with an electric DeLorean as the prize.

Firebase Gen Kit is a new tool integrated with Firebase that simplifies the creation of AI-enabled API endpoints.

Project idx, a browser-based VS Code, is now open to the public and integrated with mobile emulators.

Firebase Data Connect officially brings PostgreSQL into Firebase, fulfilling a long-standing community request.

Superbase, a Firebase alternative, is now at risk of being outpaced by Firebase's new SQL capabilities.

Google announced new hardware, including Trillium TPUs and Axion, its new ARM-based CPUs for data centers.

VO is Google's generative video model, introduced to compete with Open AI's Sora.

Despite advancements, the speaker expresses disappointment in the slow progress towards the singularity, as current models seem to have reached their limit.

The speaker suggests that without a major breakthrough in AI intelligence and independent learning, we may be at a plateau.

The video concludes with a teaser for upcoming tutorials on Firebase Data Connect and other technologies.

Transcripts

00:00

yesterday was Google IO the annual

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developer conference where Google

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desperately tries to catch up to its

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artificial rival open AI

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Google Google announced some crazy stuff

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I never thought I would see in my

00:11

lifetime like a SQL database for

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Firebase more on that later because

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first we need to talk about the biggest

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announcement at iio open ai's new GPT 4

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oh oh oh you see open AI hype Lord Sam

00:22

Alman yet again wrapped up Sundar in a

00:25

wet blanket by releasing GPT 40 just

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hours before Google IO which is a total

00:30

coincidence and definitely not designed

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to troll Google in today's video we'll

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break down this artificial beef but more

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importantly look at all kinds of crazy

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new technology released in just the last

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48 hours it is May 15th 2024 and you

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watching the code report on Monday open

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aai had a surprise spring update where

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they unveiled their new flagship model

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gp4 Omni you've got me on the edge of my

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well I don't really have a seat but you

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get the idea what's the big news yeah

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we've got a new model which is faster

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and cheaper than gp4 turbo and combines

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text vision and audio into a single

01:02

model what was most impressive though

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was its humanlike conversational

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abilities well well well just when I

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thought things couldn't get any more

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interesting talking to another AI that

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can see the World by default it uses a

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California Valley Girl accent set to

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maximum cringe but the tone of the voice

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can vary from dramatic to sarcastic to

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Super chill for bedtime stories a

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bedtime story about robots and love I

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got you covered this technology will be

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a huge leap forward for your AI

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girlfriend and you can use the GPT 40

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model today but the conversational part

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of it is still not available to the

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public that's disappointing but what you

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also need to know is that open AI is in

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talks to put their technology on the

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iPhone but Google also wants to get its

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Flagship model on the iPhone as well it

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talks are on going to also get Gemini on

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the iPhone so these companies are

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competing to create a model that's smart

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but also fast and cheap enough to run on

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mobile in order to get that massive bag

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from Apple yesterday at IO Google demoed

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something called project Astro which

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feels similar to for Omni do you

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remember where you saw my

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glasses yes I do your glasses were on

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the desk near a red apple it's cool but

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there's more latency and the voice is

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more robotic compared to open AI now

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what's also very interesting is that

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open AI just parted ways with Ilia their

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former Chief scientist and co-founder

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who many people used to worship as the

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brains behind open AI there's definitely

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some underline drama here but we likely

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won't know the truth until they release

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their Memoirs in the 2040s but now let's

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finally talk about Google IO the biggest

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AI announcement from Google was Gemini

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1.5 Pro which can now handle a 2 million

02:35

token context window that could be 2

02:37

hours of video content or 60,000 lines

02:40

of code that's a lot of context but

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tokens can be expensive and to address

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that they released a new feature called

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context caching that can reuse tokens

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for a fraction of the cost in addition

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Google launched a competition for

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developers and whoever builds the best

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Gemini powered app wins an electric

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DeLorean to make building this app

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easier they also released a new tool

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called Firebase gen kit which which is

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integrated with oama and makes it easy

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to build AI enabled API endpoints in

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addition project idx is now open to the

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public which is a browser-based vs code

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that's also integrated with things like

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mobile emulators by far the most

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exciting thing for me though is a new

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tool called Firebase data connect which

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officially brings postgress into

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Firebase this has been the number one

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most requested feature for years how do

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I use Firebase with SQL and its absence

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is led to startups like superbase which

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is branded as a Firebase alternative but

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now in 2024 the turns of table Firebase

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is now the superbase alternative I'm a

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big fan of both super base and Firebase

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and if you want to learn these

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Technologies check out my full courses

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on fireship iio and stay tuned for a

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full tutorial on data connect on my

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second Channel Beyond fireship soon

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Google also announced some new hardware

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like Trillium tpus and Axion its new

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arm-based CPUs for data centers and

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finally Google also announced vo a

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generative video model to compete with

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open AI Sora it's extremely impressive

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compared to where we were just a year

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ago but yet again it just feels one step

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on behind open AI we just looked at all

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kinds of crazy new gamechanging

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technology but at this point I'm feeling

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a little disappointed with our progress

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towards the singularity it's been over a

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year since GPT 4 and unfortunately I

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still have a job four Omni Claude and

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Gemini 1.5 all seem to be pretty maxed

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out on how far they can get with these

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benchmarks making models faster and

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cheaper is great but if they're not

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becoming more intelligent then the

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singularity is nowhere in sight they've

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already absorbed almost all the

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information humans have created is so

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unless there's a major breakthrough that

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makes AI actually intelligent and able

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to learn independently it sure looks

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like we're standing on the edge of a

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plateau and the only place to go is the

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trough of disillusionment this has been

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the code report thanks for watching and

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I will see you in the next one