Speculation on a leaked GPT-4.5 featuring advanced capabilities, with concerns about higher pricing and reduced context window size.

• Leak found on Reddit shows GPT-4.5 with multimedia and reasoning abilities.
• API pricing is significantly higher than GPT-4, with a reduced context window from 128k to 64k.
• No confirmation from OpenAI, but the possibilities are intriguing.

A theory suggests GPT-4's performance drops in winter, possibly due to training data reflecting reduced productivity in December.

• GPT-4 is theorized to work worse in December, potentially adopting a lazier trait from the training data.
• Experiments show changing the system date to May improved performance over December.
• The AI winter break hypothesis is gaining traction.

Axel Springer partners with OpenAI for AI-enhanced journalism and ChatGPT Plus subscriptions reopen.

• Axel Springer media company partners with OpenAI to keep ChatGPT updated with the latest news.
• Notably, Axel Springer was previously part of a coalition to sue AI companies.
• OpenAI finds more GPUs, reopening ChatGPT Plus subscriptions.

Google launches multiple AI tools including Notebook LM for document interaction, Gemini Pro API for developers, and Music FX for music generation.

• Google's Notebook LM allows document uploads for interactive search and summarization.
• Gemini Pro API is available for developers, initially free with a 32,000 context window.
• Music FX (previously Music LM) allows users to generate music based on prompts and settings.

Google introduces ImageIn for visual tasks while Instagram and Snapchat release AI-powered editing features.

• Google's ImageIn for visual tasks specializes in text rendering, logo generation, and question answering about image details.
• Instagram introduces generative AI for background editing.
• Snapchat launches AI extend feature to fill in image gaps.

Wirestock introduces Themes for custom image generation styles, and Mid Journey plans to release version 6.

• Wirestock allows creators to earn income by creating and sharing custom AI art styles.
• Mid Journey's upcoming version 6 will undergo a rating party to fine-tune model styles.

Stability AI introduces a new 3D model and updates its pricing tiers for commercial use of its APIs.

• Stability AI's new model turns 2D images into 3D models.
• Company introduces pricing tiers for commercial API use, with discounts for those facing cost barriers.

Anthropic releases an integration for Google Sheets with Claude, while a new open-source language model called Mixol shows promise.

• Anthropic's integration allows Claude to perform tasks within Google Sheets, though some users report issues.
• Mistol Ai's Mixol, an open-source model, uses a novel approach with multiple domain-specific experts to provide efficient responses.

Meta releases Audio Box with various audio capabilities, and Tesla reveals the improved Optimus Gen 2 robot.

• Meta's Audio Box allows users to create and modify audio using AI, including creating unique voices and sound effects.
• Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 robot features smoother movements, better balance, and advanced tactile sensing.