AI 101: Meet GPT-4o, OpenAI's Newest Breakthrough

How GPT-4o is transforming the future of AI

Welcome to the first edition of AI 101, a weekly newsletter that summarizes the most significant advancement in the field of AI. Each issue highlights the biggest AI development of the week, explains its importance in clear terms and provides a list of further resources if you are interested in learning more.

This Week’s Update: OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o

On May 13th, OpenAI announced the release of a new ChatGPT model called GPT-4o. An acronym for “GPT-4 omni,” this model is the first from OpenAI to blend text, vision and audio inputs within a single framework. GPT-4o is also faster and more conversational than previous models.

In an unprecedented move, OpenAI has made GPT-4o available to non-paying users. For the first time, all users will have access to features like data analysis, file uploads, and browsing capabilities.

See the new model in action:

Why This Is Important

The introduction of GPT-4o marks a significant step towards creating AI systems that operate beyond the constraints of text. The model’s visual and audio capacities in combination with its improved conversational abilities open the door to a whole new range of practical uses.

Here are three really cool examples of how GPT-4o can be used.

Example #1: Real-Time Visual Interpreter

Example #2: Desktop Coding Assistant

Example #3: Live Language Translator