OpenAI announced the o3 model family, successor to o1, during its “shipmas” event. The o3 and o3-mini models are claimed to approach AGI under certain conditions. OpenAI skipped o2 to avoid trademark issues. A preview for o3-mini starts soon, but o3 is not widely available yet. The model uses “deliberative alignment” and can adjust reasoning time for better performance. Internal benchmarks show o3 outperforms o1, but external validation is still needed.
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Google has launched the December 2024 spam update, a global rollout expected to take one week. This update targets sites violating Google’s spam policies but should not significantly impact most websites. It enhances Google's systems for detecting search spam, particularly improving SpamBrain. Websites with ranking changes should review compliance with spam policies, as violations may lead to lower rankings or removal from search results.
ChatGPT is now available via landlines by calling 1-800-CHATGPT. OpenAI aims to make AI accessible to all. The phone service allows users to ask questions and perform tasks like translation. U.S. users get 15 minutes of free calling, with standard carrier fees possibly applying. ChatGPT is also on WhatsApp for text interactions, requiring no account but having a daily limit. OpenAI plans to add features like image analysis for WhatsApp in the future.
Google introduced Veo 2, a next-gen video-generating AI that creates clips over two minutes long at up to 4K resolution. Currently in VideoFX, it is limited to 720p and eight seconds. Veo 2 enhances realism and cinematography understanding, producing high-quality videos with fewer unwanted details. Additionally, Imagen 3 improves image generation with better detail and style diversity. A new tool, Whisk, allows users to creatively remix images.
ChatGPT Search, OpenAI’s AI-powered web search, is now live for all users with new features. It automatically routes questions or allows manual searches. The tool provides summarized answers, rich content, and links to sources. Initially for premium users, it is now available to everyone and has improved speed and mobile experience. It supports Advanced Voice Mode for real-time web info. Some publishers are concerned about traffic loss due to AI search tools.
The Dec. 2024 core update is rolling out and will complete in two weeks. This update follows the November update, as Google continuously improves its core systems. Core updates can significantly alter search algorithms, and Google states there are no specific recovery actions for sites affected by previous updates, highlighting the need for helpful content. The update may lead to fluctuations in search rankings, and its overall impact remains uncertain.
Google Search Console has introduced a '24 hours' view in performance reports, allowing users to monitor recent content performance with metrics like clicks, impressions, and average CTR. This view offers hourly granularity and displays data in the user's local timezone. Additionally, data freshness has improved, reducing average data delay by nearly 50%. These updates will be gradually rolled out across all properties.
Gemini 2.0 is Google's new AI model that enhances multimodal capabilities and tool use for developers and users. It builds on Gemini 1.0, offering features like native image and audio output and advanced reasoning for complex tasks. Projects Astra and Mariner explore AI's role in assisting users. Google emphasizes safety and responsibility in AI development, aiming to create reliable agents while addressing risks and ensuring user control.
Amazon has launched Amazon Autos, enabling customers in 48 U.S. cities to browse, order, and buy new Hyundai vehicles online from local dealerships. The service offers a seamless experience with transparent pricing, financing options, and trade-in evaluations. Customers can complete purchases and schedule pickups at dealerships. Amazon plans to expand to more brands and cities next year, providing dealers with a new sales channel to enhance customer relationships.
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