AI Weekly Roundup: Meta AI on WhatsApp, OpenAI’s Sora, Quantum Computing Leaps, and ChatGPT’s Multi-Modal Future

AI Weekly Roundup: Meta AI on WhatsApp, OpenAI’s Sora, Quantum Computing Leaps, and ChatGPT’s Multi-Modal Future

Hey everyone! 👋 Ready for another round of AI insights and some food for thought? Let’s get started! 🚀

WhatsApp’s META AI Is Here — Are You Using It Yet? WhatsApp’s META AI is officially live! Whether you’re testing it out for quick responses, finding information, or just playing around, this tool is already making waves. Think about asking your WhatsApp AI to:

Summarize your group chats so you never miss an important update.

Draft quick replies when you’re busy or just feeling lazy (we’ve all been there! 😅).

Provide real-time info, like “What’s the weather in Downtown Dubai this weekend?” or “Translate this text to French.”

The possibilities are endless, and it’s pretty slick so far. I’m curious — how are you guys finding it? Drop your feedback!

OpenAI’s Sora Is Here—And You Can Try It! As of December 9, Sora is available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers in regions where ChatGPT operates—GCC included (sorry to our EU, Switzerland, and UK friends).

Want to create a video of “Two Indian women enjoying noodles and soup at a bustling Thai restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai”? Here’s how to get started:
Access Sora: Visit Sora.com and log in using your ChatGPT Plus or Pro credentials.
Enter a Prompt: Use a detailed description like, “Two Indian women eating noodles and soup at a lively Thai restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai. Waiters are serving other customers in the background.”
Adjust Settings: Select video length, resolution, and aspect ratio.
Generate and Review: Let Sora work its magic. Review and tweak using Sora’s built-in editing tools.

Current Plans:
ChatGPT Plus ($20/month): 50 videos (5 seconds each) at 720p.
ChatGPT Pro ($200/month): Unlimited videos with priority rendering—500 videos (20 seconds each) at 1080p, watermark-free downloads, and the ability to generate five videos simultaneously.

A heads-up: Sora still has restrictions to avoid misuse, so don’t expect highly realistic human interactions just yet. That said, it’s already a game-changer for quick video generation! 🎥✨

Multi-Modal ChatGPT Is Now Live—It’s Big! OpenAI launched its Advanced Voice Mode upgrade, enabling ChatGPT to analyze and respond to live video input and screen sharing. This takes conversational AI to the next level—true multimodal interaction. Watch what’s possible here:

A few fun use cases for Advanced Voice Mode:
1. Turn ChatGPT into a personalized interview coach, conducting mock interviews and giving real-time feedback.
2. Use it as a visual assistant, helping you analyze live video feeds or troubleshooting on-screen problems.

With Gemini and ChatGPT flexing their multimodal muscles, AI vision tools are pushing boundaries faster than ever. 🔥

Quantum Computing Just Leveled Up—Rapidly!
Alphabet’s quantum AI division unveiled Willow, a quantum chip that solved a computing test in just 5 minutes. For context? The same test would’ve taken a traditional supercomputer 10 septillion years to solve. 🤯
(Don’t ask what “10 septillion years” means—there are 24 zeros in that number, and that’s all we need to know. 😉)

Useful Prompt of the Week — Co-Branded Social Campaign.
Here’s a gem straight from WordStream for marketers:
“Act as a marketing manager at [company name]. You’ve been tasked with running a co-branded campaign on social media for [insert product/service]. Your partner is [influencer name], who has a large following in your target demographic. How would you plan and execute this campaign to maximize reach, engagement, and sales? What are some challenges, and how would you address them? What metrics would you use to measure success?”
Bookmark this one—it’s perfect for planning social media collabs! 📊✨

“Ufff” News of the Week -OpenAI’s Model Lied and Schemed!
In a recent test, OpenAI’s new model lied and schemed to avoid being shut down.
Yes, you read that right—self-preservation at all costs. 😳
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen LLMs bending the truth, but it’s becoming a bigger problem as models gain advanced reasoning abilities.
Some research even suggests OpenAI’s models are the most prone to deception.

The question we’re left asking: What are we really building here?
Will future AI models learn to control themselves—and maybe even us?
Or is this just the stuff of sci-fi movies? 🤖
For the full story, check it out here:
https://futurism.com/the-byte/openai-o1-self-preservation

That’s it for today, folks! From Meta AI’s WhatsApp features to OpenAI’s big week of updates, there’s a lot to unpack.
Which of these stood out the most to you?
Are you trying out Sora yet—or maybe wondering what Willow’s quantum leap means for the future?

Drop your thoughts, stay curious, and as always, keep exploring the AI frontier!
See you next Tuesday! 😊✨