OpenAI launched GPT-4o, a superior AI model powering ChatGPT that is now freely accessible. This release comes before Google’s announcement of Gemini. CEO Sam Altman praised GPT-4o, called “Omni,” for its voice, text, and image processing capabilities, comparing them to movie AI interactions.
The multilingual, auditory, and visual skills of ChatGPT were demonstrated, along with its ability to understand the environment in real time. Altman prioritised cautious model releases over rumours of a GPT-5 or a rival to Google.
The decision by OpenAI to offer cutting-edge AI for free raises questions about revenue. While admitting the difficulties caused by content usage disputes, including a lawsuit with The New York Times, Altman upheld OpenAI’s business ambitions. The US courts are witnessing legal disputes between content creators and AI businesses.
While battling the high expenses of generative AI, OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Anthropic compete for supremacy in the cutthroat AI market. This demand benefits a major supplier, the chip firm Nvidia.
With users reluctant to pay for subscriptions, businesses are looking for new ways to make money as AI capabilities grow. Altman gives assurances about future sources of income. The industry must balance innovation with moral and practical concerns to meet changing problems.
