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Klingler College of Arts and Sciences applied learning fair, Nov. 10
The Klingler College of Arts and Sciences will host an Applied Learning Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sensenbrenner Hall Eisenberg Reading Room. This event will showcase the many paths students can take to engage in applied or experiential learning, which invites students to enrich their classroom knowledge…
Windows 11 can run better on PCs with 8GB now, Microsoft says - here's why
The latest updates to Windows 11 offer improvements in speed, performance, and memory management.
Group of artists growing in member numbers, services
Fall has arrived, and Citrus Watercolor Society member palettes and brushes are already in full use. And the fun continues through October and November.
Windows 11 is now ‘up to 40 percent faster’ on PCs with 8GB of RAM
A new Windows 11 update is improving memory usage and performance.
An Alligator Swallowed an XBOX Series X
This November, XBOX is heading to Florida – home to incredible wildlife, unforgettable places, and every now and then, stories you have to see to believe. Introducing the XBOX Series X-BITE: a playable XBOX Series X swallowed whole by an alligator. There’s only one, and it can be yours.
Suburban voters reshape the political map
Suburban voters, once a reliably Republican bloc in Ohio, have become more politically divided.
Public hearing set to consider Krause Group stadium district development agreement
A public hearing has been scheduled for December to consider a proposed development agreement with Krause Group for its proposed mixed-use stadium district near the planned Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium in Des Moines. The Des Moines City Council on Monday voted to schedule a public hearing for Dec. 7. The council also voted to open…
Swedish Defence University establishes doctoral programme in Systems Science for Defence and Security
The Swedish Defence University has established its own doctoral programme in Systems Science for Defence and Security, allowing it to independently admit PhD students starting in early 2027. The interdisciplinary field blends social sciences and engineering to tackle complex defence issues, from cyber security and space capabilities to military capability development.
UK climate minister Katie White: COP31 must respond to ‘really scary’ science
The upcoming COP31 climate talks need to respond to the latest science on global warming, says UK climate minister Katie White.
Will ranked choice voting affect timing of Maine and Alaska’s Senate race results? Here’s what we know
Most U.S. voters who are deciding Senate races Tuesday will pick one candidate. For voters in Alaska and Maine, their ballots instead will offer the chance to rank candidates in what is known as ranked choice voting.
Paramount-Warner Bros. $110 Billion Merger Reshapes Hollywood
Page 28 dives into the road to Skydance, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and more.
The Science of Career Reinvention: Finding Fulfillment at Any Age with Dr. Shelly Rauvola
DePaul psychologist Dr. Shelly Rauvola explores career reinvention, burnout, aging, personal values, and lessons from competitive golf.
iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak
A new leak points to two iPhone 18 upgrades coming early next year that will follow the pattern of the iPhone 18 Pro.
All aboard with Kaptain Kemi, lost at sea on the good ship amnesia
Launching a defence plan on a rusty sloop, and dogged by a UK Iron Dome that never was, the Tory leader has forgotten her party’s 14 years in power
Texas hemp lawsuit challenges “trace” Delta-8 enforcement rules
Hemp businesses say uncertainty over Texas’ Delta-8 rules has reduced sales and left products vulnerable to seizure.
Why ‘Star Trek’ isn’t the ultimate in optimistic, Up Wing science fiction
Right there in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation—episode 17, “When the Bough Breaks,” to be specific—we get a classic Up Wing line from Captain Jean-Luc Picard, played by Patrick Stewart, who died last week at age 86. When Lieutenant Commander Data (Brent Spiner) says breaching a planetary force field might be “impossible,” Picard curtl…
Why it could take a while to know who will control Congress
Control of the House depends on which party reaches the 218 seats necessary, while the Senate requires 51 for Democrats or 50 for Republicans because of Vice President JD Vance’s tiebreaking vote.
North Atlantic’s ‘cold blob’ may contain climate nuance
Climate observers have long tied the strength of a major ocean current to water temperatures in the so-called “cold blob” in the North Atlantic Ocean. New models signal that the relationship between the "blob" and the major ocean current driving its colder temperatures is more dynamic than previously understood.
iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: Is $2,000 worth it?
Apple's iPhone Duo reportedly outlasted the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 by over three hours in battery tests, but its weight and repair costs raise concerns.
UPS logo fails to deliver on copyright protection
United Parcel Service may deliver millions of packages bearing its familiar brown-and-gold shield, but the company’s iconic logo doesn’t have enough originality to qualify for federal copyright…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Open Enrollment begins as Oregon launches Explore Health, new marketplace for private health insurance
People can now shop, compare plans, find savings, and enroll in 2027 health coverage at ExploreHealthOR.gov (SALEM, OR) — Open Enrollment for 2027 health coverage is now underway, and people…
How Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals are testing clinical AI
The Clinic, UH Cleveland Medical Center and Mass General Brigham have tapped into AI to achieve surgical efficiency, improve health assessments and more.
An anonymous celebrity loses UK court bid to block reports of alleged sexual misconduct
A U.K. court has denied an unidentified celebrity's request to block news outlets from publishing allegations against him | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
An anonymous celebrity loses UK court bid to block reports of alleged sexual misconduct
A U.K. court has denied an unidentified celebrity's request to block news outlets from publishing allegations against him | WWL
NYS Rural Health welcomes new board member
FORT EDWARD, NY — New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) announced the election of Elizabeth L. Phillips, MPH and vice president of community engagement at Sun River Health, to its …
Compass rolls out healthcare, retirement support for agents
The brokerage has partnered with health and financial providers who can offer free, concierge-style guidance, and it plans to introduce more benefits next year.
Compass expands agent benefits with health and retirement support
Compass launched concierge healthcare and retirement planning for 250,000 agents, including ACA navigation and Solo or team 401(k) setup.
Why veterinary teams should celebrate One Health Day
Wondering why One Health is so important in veterinary medicine? On this One Health Day, we're sharing lots of reasons your team should know.
As Bayer spots pharma recovery, questions resurface over potential crop science split
Bayer’s pharmaceutical business may finally be entering a long-awaited growth cycle, but CEO Bill Anderson still can’t quite escape the lingering questions around a potential crop science split.
Georgia health insurance premiums increase as much by double-digits for 2nd year in a row
Premium costs for Georgia insurance plans in 2027 are going up as much as 40%.
World of Warcraft Forever Launch Patch Notes Bring Controller Support and Massive Class Changes
World of Warcraft Forever is just a day away, and now that the beta has concluded Blizzard has released its patch notes for the release build of the game. Check out all the changes.
‘DWTS’ star Ezra Frech reacts to Daniella Karagach’s Disney Night wardrobe malfunction
Paralympian Ezra Frech had a rather unfortunate wardrobe malfunction with professional partner Daniella Karagach during Disney Night on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Continues His Historic Stretch
After posting an historic stat line on Sunday against Toronto, not even the second night of a home back-to-back could slow down Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. Just 24 hours after filling up the stat sheet with 45 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, five steals and a block in a 131-125 home victory over …
Google confirms something was draining Pixel Watch batteries, fix rolling out
Google has confirmed that some Pixel Watches are experiencing unexpected battery drain, but it also says a fix is already...
A roller coaster ride alters history for a high school choir in Musical Theatre Club at LSU's show
If there's no crash, there's no cabaret.
SRS Altitude names Sullivan North America ART head
SRS Altitude, the alternative risk transfer managing general underwriter of Strategic Risk Solutions, on Tuesday named former Allianz Commercial executive Joe Sullivan head of alternative risk…
Nicole Kidman's daughter Sunday Rose dresses as Adéla for Halloween
The singer Adéla borrowed Nicole Kidman's name for a pop song so for Halloween, Kidman's daughter borrowed Adéla's look.
Christal Jordan has the latest in entertainment headlines
Usher teases new music, and the 2026 Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards.
NBAA Mentoring Network: Building the Future of Business Aviation
The NBAA Mentoring Network pairs experienced professionals with students and others exploring careers in business aviation. Mentors share their knowledge, while mentees gain guidance and connections – and the industry benefits from a stronger workforce.
Scientists Asked 50 People to Recreate Their Near-Death Experiences, and the Results Are Pretty Wild
Researchers asked 50 people to recreate their near-death experiences and discovered intriguing patterns in the shapes and colors.
Coal mining politics could sway Navajos this Election Day when voters pick next president
Sitting Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren was an Arizona delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention. But when it comes to coal, he closely aligns with President Donald Trump, who is reversing his Democratic predecessors’ efforts to phase out use of the fossil fuel.
More Minnesota Nonprofits Should Merge
Instead of struggling alone, many nonprofits with similar missions should combine operations to become financially viable.
I started a bakery after a finance career and am on track to make $3M
Gluten-free baker Addison LaBonte details her journey from finance to founding a thriving bakery, using social media and customer input for growth.
Your Apple Watch Can Automatically Identify Songs Around You
Ever been in a situation where you hear a song in a cafe, a shop, or a car, and wonder what it is? On the latest Apple Watch models, your watch can work it out for you, and you don't even need to ask. The music doesn't have to be playing on the watch. It just needs to be audible around you. Apple Watch does the rest. It's all thanks to a new automatic feature in iOS 27 called Music Recognition, which is just one of Apple's new Audio Intelligence features.
A new HIV-prevention drug is showing promising signs, but it's difficult to find in Africa and beyond
Demand for lenacapavir is far outstripping supply in Uganda, other parts of Africa and all over the world. U.S. regulators on Monday approved a generic version for sale in low-income countries.
Tennessee Titans news: Offense shows life vs. Bengals
The Tennessee Titans are looking at the positives after falling to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Prop. 38: This billionaire-backed measure would approve $8.4 billion for health research
California’s Prop. 38 would provide $8.4 billion to find cures for cancer and other diseases. Half the money would go to one institute.
Women’s Health Needs in Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis
Doral Fredericks, PharmD, MBA, discusses how life stages, mental health, and reproductive concerns can shape dermatologic care for women.
As Michigan students struggle with literacy, teachers head back to school for science of reading training
Only 38% of third graders scored proficient on the state’s reading exam.
XBOX just launched one of the greatest gaming handheld bundles I've ever seen
A lot of people are going to buy a gaming handheld or Windows PC for the holidays. Microsoft's latest promotion throws in more than $500 worth of games for free.
Juan Atkins, Detroit techno music pioneer, dead at 64
LOS ANGELES — Juan Atkins, the Detroit club music producer who pioneered techno as a genre, has died. He was 64. Atkins' death was confirmed in a social media post
Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More
We're getting closer to Black Friday, which lands on Friday, November 27 this year. In the lead-up to the shopping holiday, we're tracking a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, and the new Mac mini and Mac Studio. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Washington Foster Expands Undergraduate Business Program To Four Years
Starting in fall 2027, Washington Foster will give undergraduates earlier access to business courses, career guidance, and hands-on learning.
Pennymac Made $29M. Its Origination Business Lost Money.
Pennymac is cutting jobs and accelerating automation after its mortgage production business swung to a third-quarter loss, even as servicing income kept the company profitable.The lender reported $29 million in net income for the quarter, but its production segment posted a $7 million pretax loss, reversing a $38 million profit in the second quarter and a $123 million profit a year earlier.
Vantage launches facultative reinsurance business
Vantage Group has launched a facultative reinsurance business and named Lisa Pickard its president, the Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer said Tuesday.
Curling Cares, Just Because
“We all know that Curling Cares, and together we can make a difference for Canadian families”
iPhone 18 Rumored to Get Larger Battery and Potential Price Increase
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 will feature a larger battery and potentially a higher price, according to the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station". In a new post on Weibo today, the leaker claimed that the standard iPhone 18 will continue to feature a high-resolution 6.3-inch OLED display with a refresh rate up to 120Hz, the Dynamic Island, and Face ID.
Office Visit: A prescription for peace of mind
Todd Hoffman explains how health insurance supports preventive care and why Oklahomans should review coverage during open enrollment.
Shania Twain Calls Early Career Entertainment Of Drunk Men ‘Inappropriate For My Age’
Shania Twain is recalling late-night performances that made her uncomfortable and led to her getting stage fright. The singer shared […]
Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.
Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year
The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted.
Aaron Glenn on job security: I understand the business, but only think about the team
The Jets' loss to the Raiders in Week 8 dropped them to 2-6 and it left their record since hiring head coach Aaron Glenn at an unimpressive 5-20.
GE Vernova Foundation launches Engineers of Change program in Greenville
The program aims to provide 3,000 Greenville area middle and high school students with immersive programming about engineering careers.
Arc Raiders devs say that using generative AI voice acting was necessary as actors "would just go crazy if they had to read all of that"
In a new video released by Embark Studios, audio director Bence Pajor spoke on the process of using generative AI and how he believes it was a benefit for VA's.
Gender equality pays off for business – so why are companies pulling back?
Gender equality and diversity are good for business – but while increasing numbers of women are reaching top spots in the corporate world, more initiatives are needed to keep momentum going.
Lakers Earn Biggest Win of Season Behind Luka Doncic Masterclass
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a big win against marquee opponent the Miami Heat, winning 128-117 in a 42 point explosion from Luka Doncic. The post Lakers Earn Biggest Win of Season Behind Luka Doncic Masterclass appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Shelby business owner presses City Council on proposed electric rate hikes
City Council proposed new electricity rate hikes, looking to make up a deficit. A local business owner wants a workaround.
Pop-up dance fitness with Lacey Cook
TUNKHANNOCK — En Pointe Dance Studio in Tunkhannock is hosting the second of two special pop-up Adult Dance Fitness classes on Nov. 17 at 7:40 and 8:30 p.m., cost is
What do the midterms mean for health care?
STAT unpacks what the midterms mean for health policy, MAHA, and health insurance.
Columbus Library to host program on women in science
COLUMBUS—Columbus Library will host a program exploring the contributions of women in science on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. The program will feature Madame Perry, the Victorian-era, steampunk persona […]
A New Experimental Vaccine Targets Rogue Genes Linked To 90 Percent Of Pancreatic Cancers
It's still early days, but the investigational vaccine offers hope for patients with this aggressive form of cancer.
TOP 25: WEEK 11
We will keep it short this week as our bracketology post goes live later today, but as we move into the back half of the season, this is our Top 25 entering CFP rankings week. DOMINANCE REIGNS SUPREME UCLA, LSU, Utah, Wake Forest. These four teams are a combination of zero losses with a weaker […]
Guaranteed pension income ‘resurrected’ for 17m private sector workers
Ministers propose new guided retirement scheme to help give savers protection for life
Entre Nous - Political parallels in France and US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa tearfully react to their “DWTS” elimination: ‘It’s bummer city’
The pair was sent home on Disney Night after a solid performance to a “Hamilton” classic.
Schlegel Receives Distinguished Animal Science Alumnus Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Department of Animal Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently presented Michael Schlegel, of Wildwood, Missouri, with the 2026 Distinguished Animal Science...
Taylor Red singer Nicole Taylor dies at 35 after ‘aggressive’ breast cancer diagnosis
Nicole’s identical triplet sisters and bandmates, Nika and Natalie, announced her death on social media.
Taylor Red singer Nicole Taylor dies at 35 4 years after breast cancer diagnosis
Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music band Taylor Red made of identical triplet sisters, has died after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. She was 35.
Pensacola-based Baptist Health Care announces CEO's 2027 retirement and successor
Mark Faulkner, who has led the health system for 14 years, is stepping down at the end of June, with chief operating officer Brett Aldridge becoming the fifth CEO in the organization's 75-year history.
UConn Health Minute: Improving GLP-1
GLP-1 medications have transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity, but scientists are still uncovering exactly how they work. In this UConn Health Mi ...
Baptist Health: When clocks fall back, bodies need time to catch up
Clocks are set back for Daylight Savings Time. From "falling back," Baptist Health Paducah says the body may also need time to catch up.
Jury begins deliberating at Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial
Jurors have started deliberating in Russell Brand's trial on charges of rape and sexual assault. After three weeks of evidence, the judge at London’s Southwark Crown Court instructed the jury
The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Name, Logo, Officially Revealed as Bethesda Marks 40th Anniversary
Bethesda Game Studios has officially announced the subtitle for The Elder Scrolls 6. The long-awaited follow-up to Skyrim will be called Sentinel, making its official title The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel. A logo has also been revealed. Both come as part of a video message from longtime franchise director Todd Howard as Bethesda celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Should Ole Miss be Concerned with Deuce Alexander?
This is a concerning development for the Ole Miss Rebels and their fans everywhere. Last season, after transferring to Oxford from Wake Forest, wide receiver Deuce Alexander proved himself to be a playmaker at key times for the Rebels. The hope for 2026 was that he would take over as the primary target for Trinidad …
OpenAI: ChatGPT Search Is About 20% of Google’s, 250 Million People Speak With ChatGPT, and Chat Is Merging With Work
OpenAI says ChatGPT growth is accelerating. The company added 200 million users over just the past two months, jumping from 1 billion to 1.2 billion weekly active users in 60 days. Its search volume, it says, is approximately 20% of Google’s. Its users create 1.5 billion images with it per week. And its voice mode, between dictation and speaking with ChatGPT, now has 250 million combined weekly active users. ChatGPT consumer product lead Adam Fry told me this during a brief fireside chat at an OpenAI-hosted dinner in New York City on Monday night. “The growth is just going big,” he said. During our conversation, Fry also revealed plans to merge ChatGPT’s Chat and Work modes (so that confusing toggle up top will soon go away), agreed with feedback that ChatGPT-created restaurant signage looks too uniform, and addressed the cost to serve its personal assistant Dots. Here’s a look at our full conversation, lightly edited for clarity and length. We also cover image generation, interactive interfaces, advertising, education, and public unease about AI: Alex Kantrowitz: OpenAI has analyzed ChatGPT’s search volume and compared it with Google’s. What did you find? Adam Fry: ChatGPT has been growing quite quickly. ChatGPT’s volume of search-like queries is now roughly one-fifth the volume of queries of Google. It’s a pretty amazing statistic when you think about it, mainly because we started just about a year and a half ago. It’s hard to remember this, but ChatGPT at a time didn’t have any up-to-date information. You’d ask a question, it would say something like, “It’s past my training date,” and nobody had any idea what that meant. You’re saying ChatGPT’s search volume is one-fifth of Google’s. Bing’s share of the search market is around 5%. Does that make you multiple times larger than Bing? To say that more directly, ChatGPT has gone from one billion to 1.2 in just the last two months. That’s roughly 100 million users in 30 days, and another 100 million in another 30 days. The growth is just going big, and we’re staying very focused on how fast ChatGPT is growing. What counts as a search? I might have 20 prompts back and forth in a ChatGPT conversation. Does each one count as a query? Story continues below… A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR Move upmarket without a rebuild Moving upmarket means saying yes to what enterprise buyers ask for first: SSO, directory sync, and audit logs. WorkOS gives you all three, so your team keeps building the product instead of the checklist. Get enterprise-ready. Continued from above…. Adam Fry: What people came to ChatGPT for to start, if you go back about two years, is really writing help and coding help. Those wouldn’t be things that you really search for. What we’ve seen over the last year is people have grown into all these other topics. Things like you’re looking up a person or people or a place or a thing, and it requires up-to-date information. That’s a key element. Another big part is finance questions or health questions, where you really want to make sure it’s up-to-date information that’s quite factual, and we’ll do a web search for those questions. It’s basically anything that a user would have traditionally gone to a traditional search engine for, but is now deciding to go to ChatGPT for. Does each conversation with a search embedded count as one search, or does every question that requires a web search count? Every time you ask a question and go search the web, that’s a search. You used to work at Google. How would you say the nature of search is changing? One of the things that people really love about ChatGPT is this personalization and this understanding of the broader journey. If you look in the past, people would go for a Q&A box, and you’d ask a one-off question, like how tall is the Eiffel Tower. But there’s so much context in our lives around, “Maybe I’m taking a trip to Paris.” It’s actually helpful for ChatGPT to respond, “Here’s how tall the Eiffel Tower is, but I know you’re going on a trip to Paris.” It’s that ability for people to actually maintain context over time that has led them to start using ChatGPT in this way. You’ve also announced 250 million weekly active users of voice input, including dictation and conversations with voice mode. We are at 250 million weekly active users. What’s amazing about this is, if you look at those 250 million, what we’re seeing is it’s actually also incremental to the product. It’s no longer just a novelty. People aren’t just trying out voice. We’re seeing them use voice input day to day in their daily life, and it’s grown so quickly. Those 250 million users are using voice input, and that could just be a quick question or a long conversation. We’re seeing both behaviors. We’re seeing people just not want to type. You just hold it and start talking to it, or it turns into a longer conversation where people just sit with it. The big reason for this is the frontier capabilities of our models that we’ve shipped. We shipped what we call GPT Live 1, and then we shipped GPT Live 1.1. The big change with this is that it’s much more natural to speak with. It’s something we call backchanneling and interruptibility. Mhhhm… What you just did there is what the model does, because it’s really good at having a bidirectional conversation. That push to the frontier—we were the first to really release this at scale—has made it so much more natural for people to chat. That’s still only about 20% of the user base. From the outside, that looks small. Why is it exciting from the inside? It’s very exciting for a few reasons. We see from the data that when people start using voice, they stay around using voice. One of the things, transparently, we can do a better job of is bringing more people into discovering it. We see that the number of people who discover it could be a lot higher. But once they do, it’s a really new way for people to interact with AI. We’ve made a lot of improvements to it too, where we’re just going to see the number go up. You have background mode, so now by default, if you close the app, it’ll show, “Hey, the conversation’s still going.” If you want to walk around the house or you’re putting away the groceries, you can still have a chat. That kind of continuity has also changed how much people use it. Dots launched on September 29 and is about a month old. How’s it doing? It’s doing great. We talk to people about their Dot, and the first thing that everyone says is, “I love my Dot.” One of the reasons we’re seeing this is the proactivity, its ability to reach out to you and figure out things. The biggest use case I see all the time is, “Did I forget something today that I was supposed to do?” You can just say to your Dot, “Remind me of things at the end of the day that I may have forgotten. Somebody emailed me or messaged me,” and it’ll do that. This Dot changes the paradigm of the relationship with AI, where it’s actually helping you and giving you time back. You’re more conservative with permissions than some competitors. I tried to give my Dot my credit card, and it wouldn’t take it. With the creator of OpenClaw in-house, why are Dots’ permissions more limited? This is a space where we want to be very thoughtful and conservative because it’s a new space where you’re entrusting your Dot to take care of things on behalf of you that matter and are meaningful. We’ve just talked about how you go to this 1.2 billion user growth and asking questions. Now we’re asking people, “Can you ask ChatGPT or your Dot to help get things done?” But when you ask it to help get things done, it’s a whole new level of trust. We’ve built up a tremendous amount of trust in giving the right answers to your questions, and we want to make sure that when we build this new product, it has a high degree of trust. It’s a long game. We think this is going to be a new market for a very long time, and we want to make sure that we’re being this trusted player in the market to start. I initially thought Dots would be available on my $20 plan, then realized I had to spend $100 a month to get it. I upgraded, but I’d like to downgrade at some point…. We hope to keep earning your business and make the value good enough. It’s a really good point. ChatGPT’s goal more broadly, which I think is unique for us in the market, is we are focused on bringing intelligence to everyone safely across the entire world. For Dots in particular, there’s no difference. We don’t have anything to share tonight about the date of when Dots will go to a broader set of users. But you can rest assured we’re working very hard, and there are a couple things we have to get right. Over time we’re going to work on more efficient, agentic models that are able and capable of doing things for you. The first one is, right now we wanted to make sure that your Dot is actually really helpful. We started with some of our best models, but over time we’re going to work on more efficient, agentic models that are able and capable of doing things for you. The second thing is around proactivity. We’re still dialing in: How much do I message you to help you get things done? We can always play around with that to understand how much usage should a user use to have a successful Dot. We’re going to work on both, and our goal and ambition is to bring it out to all users. How much background computing does a Dot require? I’ve read estimates that serving a $100 subscriber might cost OpenAI $3,000 in compute, and mine seems to read every email that arrives. How often is it checking connected data sources? Right now, Dots are on the compute-heavier side, and this is one of the things we want to make sure that we can dial back over time. But the goal is to give you the best product. This is our premium, always-on personal assistant. Once we nail that, we’ll figure out how to dial back the compute needs. The thing we’re seeing also from our models, as we train frontier models, is just how—I can’t even keep up with how quickly we have a new model, and each new model is more efficient. If you looked at 6.1 Sol when it came out relative to Astra, much more efficient. I’m very excited about the next set of models we have coming too that’ll be even more efficient that we can use. Elon Musk said the cost of serving Grok Bot was unsustainably high relative to revenue. Is efficiency the key to winning against competitors, or is there more to it? There are a couple of factors that go into it. One is the cost side, but the other is the revenue side. On ChatGPT and on our consumer business, we’ve been extremely proud of our ability to diversify different revenue streams in a way that’s growing really fast. To give you another stat, we announced several months back that we had passed 50 million subscriptions, and the number has grown considerably since then. On ads, within 200 days, we reached more than a billion in ARR, and that business is growing extremely quickly. We also have credits. Rather than paying for subscriptions, users can buy more credits. Between credits, subscriptions, and ads, I’m confident that the value of a Dot is going to be able to pay for itself. Elon has subscriptions too. This is clearly an expensive product to serve. One thing we continue to bet on at OpenAI and ChatGPT more broadly is that the models will continue to get much better and much cheaper, way faster than any of us think. If you look back at the historicals on it, it continues to be true. From what I’ve seen, I see no slowing down of that. What is Meta doing right with Muse? It has spent a lot of time atop the App Store charts. There are a couple of things they’ve done well. The first is people have been craving simplicity in their products. One of the things we have stated publicly as well is, at times AI products can be too complex. We’ve announced we’re merging ChatGPT’s Chat and Work. We’re making it much more simple in the products. You don’t have as many toggles or sliders between efforts and different model pickers. One of the things they’ve done well is this simplicity. You just go in and you can ask a question. You don’t have to think too much about what you’re doing. That’s one thing that seems to have resonated with users, which we also believe in. Second, there’s something really nice about being able to access your agent across many different channels. We just announced and launched Dots on iMessage. Whether you talk to your Dot on email or iMessage or within the ChatGPT app, the ubiquity in getting your assistant out there is going to be key. Those are two things that, if I had to be nice to our competitors, I would say were two big ones. So Alexandr Wang’s meme-tweeting strategy isn’t something you’re going to emulate? I have a different tweeting style. ChatGPT still asks me to choose between Chat and Work, even though some people call this technology AGI. Will that distinction go away? Couldn’t agree more. We have to solve this. Asking users to choose — we’ve heard repeatedly from all of our users it’s too much to understand. When should you go to Chat? When should you go to Work? It’s solvable. There’s real research to solve to make sure the models can understand what your intent is. Are you asking for a fast, quick reply? Are you asking me to go do a long agentic task? We’re going to solve it, and the plan is to bring Chat and Work together. So one interface will work out whether I’m asking for a conversation or a task. When? Coming soon. You told me the majority of ChatGPT’s 1.2 billion users are using image functionality. What are they doing? Today, 1.5 billion images are created per week. It’s hard to even wrap my head around that number. They’re doing a wide range of things. One of the most interesting things they’ve started to do is really use it for productivity use cases. The first thing it started with—I don’t know if you saw the ’80s trend, but it was quite fun. You could take a photo of yourself and say, “Put me and my family in ’80s outfits.” I did this for my family, and it was a really fun poster. But what we’re also seeing is businesses for their menus, or posters for birthdays. People are using it almost in a productivity-like fashion to create visual diagrams of what they would like to see. We’ve actually brought the latency down on images as well, so it’s gotten a lot faster. It went from a very high number of seconds to getting much faster. As it comes down even further, the number of images people are creating and the number of use cases is going to grow a lot. My feature request: When a restaurant makes a menu or sign, prompt it for more specificity so it doesn’t look like every other AI-generated restaurant sign. Or offer a shuffle button for a different style. I agree with the feedback, and we’ll take it to the team. I’m seeing ChatGPT generate little interactive interfaces within its answers. What’s the direction for Intelligent UI, and how are people using it? I am extremely excited about Intelligent UI. If you go back a couple years, these chat apps were all text, and now that’s changing. They’re going to be visuals. Intelligent UI and our first attempt at this with GPT-6 Intelligent UI is really just the beginning. As you go to the extreme, what you can imagine is, let’s say you’re using voice mode, and you just say, “Show me how offside works.” Immediately it should show you a visual diagram, and you say, “No, I don’t quite understand it.” It should just repopulate. That’s where the future of this technology goes. It’s almost like you’re talking to a canvas that will update and change. People are finding it helpful for a lot of things. My favorite one is—it’s hard to admit that I had no idea how hearts work. The last biology course I took was in high school. I just asked it, “How does the heart work?” and it instantly gave me a beautiful interactive diagram of where blood flows and how it goes through. I’m really, really bullish on this for learning in particular. You’ve described useful applications in finance, health, and learning, and ChatGPT has 1.2 billion users. If people are getting so much value, why is public polling on AI so negative? The reality with AI is it is going to change the nature of how work gets done. For a lot of people, that is something that can feel scary at times, and we’ve all felt that. But I remain confident that when people actually use the product and they use AI, it very quickly changes how they perceive it. We’re at 1.2 billion, but there are still a lot of people who haven’t used it. The more people use it, get familiar with it, how it can actually help you in your life, it’s going to feel a lot less scary. Big Technology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Thanks!! Subscribe
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