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👀 ChatGPT can now see and hear in real-time
🛸 US military prepares for space wars
💥 Microsoft launches Phi-4, a new generative AI model
🌆 SpaceX wants Starbase to officially become a city
🤖 Google launches Agentspace to combine AI agents and enterprise search
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👀 ChatGPT can now see and hear in real-timeLINK
On day six of the 12 Days of OpenAI, ChatGPT introduced a visual capability to its Advanced Voice Mode, enabling users to share their screen and stream video directly to the AI.
This new feature allows users to visually show what they're viewing and seek guidance, rather than uploading images, adding a more interactive dimension to ChatGPT interactions.
At present, the capability is exclusive to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, with Enterprise and Education subscribers expected to gain access next month, while it's unclear when it will be available for free users.
🛸 US military prepares for space warsLINK
The US military is openly discussing a proactive strategy in space, focusing on preventing potential threats from Chinese satellites that could target American and allied assets.
The Space Force is training for orbital warfare and aims to counter China's Anti-Access/Area Denial strategy by potentially disabling or destroying enemy satellites used for military operations.
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 advocates for shifting the Space Force towards offensive capabilities, though specific strategies remain undisclosed to protect operational security.
💥 Microsoft launches Phi-4, a new generative AI modelLINK
Microsoft's Phi-4 language model, despite having only 14 billion parameters, matches the capabilities of larger models and even outperforms GPT-4 in science and technology queries.
Phi-4's developers emphasize that synthetic data used in training is not merely a "cheap substitute" for organic data, highlighting its advantages in producing high-quality results.
Available through Microsoft's Azure AI Foundry, Phi-4 is set for release on HuggingFace, offering users access to its advanced capabilities under a research license.
🌆 SpaceX wants Starbase to officially become a cityLINK
Elon Musk has announced plans to transform SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas into a new city, officially relocating the SpaceX headquarters to Starbase, Texas, and seeking incorporation approval from Cameron County officials.
The envisioned city would be situated at Boca Chica Beach near the Mexican border, contributing to the growth of Texas's Rio Grande Valley if incorporation is sanctioned.
Starbase currently hosts over 3,400 employees, serving as the primary location for constructing and testing Starship rockets, while facing environmental criticism, despite state assessments indicating no ecological hazards.
🤖 Google launches Agentspace to combine AI agents and enterprise searchLINK
Google has introduced Agentspace, a generative AI-powered tool designed to centralize employee expertise and automate actions, streamlining their workflow by delivering information from diverse enterprise data sources.
Agentspace enhances workplace productivity through a conversational interface that not only answers complex queries but also executes tasks like drafting emails and generating presentations using enterprise data.
This launch reflects a growing trend in "agentic AI," seen in platforms from firms like Microsoft and Salesforce, with Google also integrating insights from their AI note-taking app, NotebookLM, for comprehensive data interaction.
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