AI Revolution: From AGI Predictions to Scent Tech and Robot Artists—Are We Ready for What’s Next?

AI Revolution: From AGI Predictions to Scent Tech and Robot Artists—Are We Ready for What’s Next?

Let’s start with some potentially high impact news: AGI in 2025 – Are We Ready?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has made a bold prediction: artificial general intelligence (AGI) will arrive by 2025. He believes OpenAI can leap from its current AGI level (level 2 of 5) to full AGI in just a year—he’s always been confident, but this is HUGE. If Altman is right, we’re in for a massive shift in how we live our lives, and it might be closer than we think. Be ready guys🤖✨

ChatGPT Search – Could This Be the End of Google Search?
OpenAI has just rolled out web search capabilities directly within ChatGPT, effectively transforming it into a real-time information hub and putting it head-to-head with Google. This could be a game-changer in how we access information online, merging the conversational power of AI with the reliability of traditional search engines. And for all advertisers too. Here’s what’s new:
– The new search feature delivers real-time answers on topics like news, sports, stocks, and weather, all with source attribution and clickable links.
– ChatGPT can automatically perform searches when needed, and users can also trigger searches manually using a globe icon.
– Powered by a specialized version of GPT-4o, the system is fine-tuned for web knowledge and provides outputs with clear sourcing.
– OpenAI has partnered with major publishers, including AP, Reuters, and Axel Springer, to provide content directly.
– Access starts with Plus and Team users now, with expansion to Enterprise, Education, and free users in the coming months.

While ChatGPT Search is meant to compete with Google, tests reveal it’s still not fully ready for quick, everyday queries. Where it does shine is in long-form, research-based questions, where it can summarize information from different sources effectively. Competitors like Perplexity face similar struggles with short queries, but when it comes to deeper information, these platforms are a solid choice for in-depth searches.
More details here: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/chatgpt-search-is-not-openais-google-killer-yet/
A question to you guys– Now, with over 50% being Zero-click searches on Google and this impending AI challenges, what will be the future of Google Search, and therefore PPC etc.? Chip in with your thoughts.

Something different – Home Assistance with AI Is Closer Than You Think!
Physical Intelligence aims to bring general-purpose AI into the physical world, and their first offering looks very promising. Home assistance by AI could be around the corner. Have a look at what they’re working on here: https://x.com/physical_int/status/1852041726279794788 🏠🤖

Smell Goes Digital! Is This the Start of Scent Tech?
It might sound like sci-fi, but Osmo has achieved something incredible—scent teleportation! They demonstrated a process where AI analyzed, digitized, and reproduced the scent of a plum, creating an exact replica without any human intervention. 🫐✨
This breakthrough could revolutionize entertainment, communication, and remote experiences by finally bringing smell into the digital realm.
If you’re curious, watch the demo here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bVzn2fqeBy0 👃💨

Humanoid Robot Artist Breaks Auction Records!
In a remarkable moment for AI and the art world, the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da just made history at Sotheby’s Auction House. Ai-Da’s portrait of computer science pioneer Alan Turing sold for a whopping $1.3 million—marking the first major auction sale of artwork created by a robot. 🖼️🤖
The big question: is the world ready to embrace non-human artists? Judging by the mixed reactions to AI-generated art online, the answer might be a hesitant “not yet.” However, it’s clear that some people are ready to redefine creativity and authorship. Who knows? Pieces like Ai-Da’s might become iconic artifacts from the early days of the AI boom. 🤔

That’s all for today, folks! I’d love to hear your thoughts—what excites you the most out of today’s developments? Let’s keep the conversation going! Until next Tuesday, stay curious and keep exploring the AI frontier! 😊✨