OpenAI’s GPT-5 falling short of expectations

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Hey everyone,

Here’s the spicy thing happening in AI: GPT-5 is running behind schedule, and investors (Microsoft) are unhappy.

What’s inside today’s newsletter:

• 🌐 Tech Pulse: Gemini can now tell when a PDF is on your phone screen (The Verge)

• 📁 Unfold AI Tricks: RunwayML for creative content generation

• 5 New Tools on the Block

• 🔎 Spotlight: OpenAI’s GPT-5 reportedly falling short of expectations

• 🤝 Who is getting funded?

• ✅ To-dos

🌐 Tech Pulse

• Gemini can now tell when a PDF is on your phone screen (what the heck does this mean? Let me tell you 👇)

  • Gemini Advanced subscribers can now use the Google Files app to ask questions about PDFs.

  • If Gemini doesn't have context-aware support for an app or file type, you can still ask it questions about your screen using a screenshot.

• The first CoPilot Plus mini PC with Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 processors on Asus

• TCL’s new AI short films range from bad comedy to existential horror.

  • (Yes, they used AI, and it’s horrible. You can watch here below👇)

📁 Unfold AI Tricks: RunwayML for creative content generation

Overview: Want to create stunning visuals or videos without advanced design skills? RunwayML allows you to leverage AI to generate visuals, edit videos, and even create animations—all with just a few clicks.

Duration: 15-30 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

Steps:

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• Sign up for a free account on RunwayML.

• Explore the various AI tools available, like text-to-image generation, video editing, or AI-based image editing.

2. Choose Your AI Tool:

• Text-to-Image Generation: Input text prompts, and the AI will generate images based on your description. Perfect for social media posts, blog visuals, or concept art.

• Video Editing with AI: Use tools like green screen removal, background blurring, or automatic color correction for quick video improvements.

• Animation Generation: Generate quick AI-based animations or motion graphics by providing text prompts.

3. Generate Content:

• For text-to-image: Type in a description of what you want, like “A futuristic city at night” or “An abstract painting of a sunrise.”

• The AI will create an image based on your prompt, which you can then download and use in your projects.

• For video editing: Upload a video and select AI-powered tools like object detection or background removal to enhance your footage in minutes.

4. Edit and Export:

• Use RunwayML’s interface to fine-tune your visuals or videos by adjusting colors, adding effects, or tweaking animations.

• Once satisfied, export your content in your desired format (PNG, JPEG, or MP4) for immediate use on social media, blogs, or presentations.

Pro Tip: Use AI-generated visuals to make unique, attention-grabbing content for your brand. Create eye-catching visuals or dynamic videos that set your projects apart—no design experience is required.

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🔧 New Tools on the Block

1. Picture Picker: Collcet & categorize pictures 10x faster powered by AI

2. BrainNote: Your AI voice notetaker. Speak and go

3. Nozomio: Accelerate your coding with AI tools and free tech courses

4. TalkFlow: Video Chat with AI Characters

5. LangSearch: Free web search API, free rerank API, world engine for AGI

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🔎 Spotlight: OpenAI’s GPT-5 falling short of expectations

Summary:

Recent reports indicate that OpenAI's development of GPT-5, codenamed Orion, is facing significant setbacks. The project is behind schedule and the performance improvements, while present, don't currently warrant the substantial financial investment. This contrasts with previous model releases, suggesting a potential plateau in incremental advancements. OpenAI's efforts include novel data acquisition methods, such as employing human coders and mathematicians, and leveraging its own synthetic data generator, model o1, to overcome challenges in training the model. The company has not yet publicly commented on these delays and cost overruns.

Why it matters:

• Competition in the AI field is fierce. If OpenAI falls behind, competitors like Google and Anthropic could gain an edge.

• The cost of training large language models is enormous. Delays and multiple training runs add to the expense.

• Expectations for GPT-5 are high. If the model doesn't deliver significant improvements, it could be seen as a disappointment.

Sources: WSJ, TechCrunch, Theinformation

 🤝 Who is getting funded?

• Startup Oura raises $200M (thenextweb)

• Skyseed, a VC fund and incubator backing the Bluesky and AT Protocol ecosystem (TechCrunch)

 😂 Tech Memes

✅ To-dos

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