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SunBrief#25: OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1: The Future of AI
Gemini’s Veo2 Challenges ChatGPT’s Sora while China making Human vs Robot in same pit.
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OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1: The Future of AI
OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 Series with Enhanced Coding and Long-Context Understanding
On April 14, 2025, OpenAI unveiled the GPT-4.1 family of models—GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, and GPT-4.1 Nano—marking significant advancements in coding capabilities, instruction following, and long-context comprehension.
Key Features:
Improved Coding Performance: GPT-4.1 achieves a 54.6% score on the SWE-bench Verified benchmark, reflecting a 21.4% absolute improvement over GPT-4o and a 26.6% gain over GPT-4.5.
Extended Context Window: All models support up to 1 million tokens, enabling the processing of extensive inputs, such as large codebases or lengthy documents.
Enhanced Instruction Following: On Scale’s MultiChallenge benchmark, GPT-4.1 scores 38.3%, a 10.5% absolute increase over GPT-4o, indicating better adherence to complex instructions.
Cost and Efficiency: GPT-4.1 models offer improved performance at lower costs. For instance, GPT-4.1 Nano is OpenAI's fastest and most affordable model, suitable for tasks requiring low latency.
These models are accessible via OpenAI's API and are designed to enhance the development of AI agents capable of handling complex, real-world tasks with greater reliability.
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Gemini’s Veo2 Challenges ChatGPT’s Sora
Google Expands AI Video Generation with Veo 2 and Whisk Animate
Google has expanded its AI video generation capabilities by integrating the Veo 2 model into the Gemini platform and introducing Whisk Animate, enabling users to create high-quality videos from text prompts or static images.
Key Features:
Veo 2 Integration: Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium subscribers can now generate 8-second, 720p MP4 videos by providing text prompts. Veo 2 understands real-world physics and human motion, resulting in fluid character movements and lifelike visuals.
Whisk Animate: This tool allows users to animate static images into short videos, leveraging Veo 2's capabilities. It's accessible through Google Labs for eligible subscribers.
Content Sharing and Watermarking: Generated videos can be directly shared on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Each video includes a SynthID watermark to indicate AI generation.
These advancements aim to make content creation more accessible, allowing users to produce engaging videos without the need for traditional filming equipment or extensive editing skills.
Do you believe AI-generated videos can match the quality of human-made content? |
AI Highlights of the Week
Microsoft Introduces 'Computer Use' in Copilot Studio for Enhanced UI Automation
Microsoft has introduced a powerful new “computer use” feature in Copilot Studio, allowing AI agents to interact directly with websites and desktop apps — no API needed. With real-time UI adaptability and strong security, it automates tasks like data entry and invoice processing, boosting efficiency across business operations.
Anthropic Nears Launch of Voice Assistant for Claude Chatbot
Anthropic is set to launch "voice mode" for its Claude chatbot by late April 2025, featuring three voice options: Airy, Mellow, and the British-accented Buttery. With this move, Claude joins the voice assistant race alongside AI rivals like OpenAI and Google.
xAI Introduces Memory Feature to Grok Chatbot
Elon Musk’s xAI has introduced a memory feature to its Grok chatbot, allowing it to remember past chats for more personalized replies. Now in beta on Grok.com and mobile apps (excluding the EU and UK), users can view and delete memories directly in the interface.
Google Introduces Gemini 2.5 Flash with Adjustable Reasoning Capabilities
On April 17, 2025, Google launched Gemini 2.5 Flash, a flexible AI model that gives developers control over reasoning with a unique “thinking budget” feature. Now in preview via the Gemini API, it’s designed to optimize performance, cost, and speed across simple to complex tasks.
Is China making “Human vs Robots”?
Humanoid Robots Compete Alongside Humans in Beijing Half-Marathon
On April 19, 2025, Beijing hosted a groundbreaking event where 21 humanoid robots ran alongside thousands of human participants in the Yizhuang half-marathon, marking the first instance of such direct competition over a 21-kilometer course.
Event Highlights:
Diverse Robotic Participants: The robots, developed by Chinese companies like DroidVP and Noetix Robotics, varied in size and design, with some featuring human-like appearances and capabilities such as winking and smiling.
Human Assistance: Each robot was accompanied by human trainers, some of whom provided physical support during the race. Notably, some robots wore running shoes, and one sported boxing gloves and a headband reading "Bound to Win" in Chinese.
Performance and Challenges: The winning robot, Tiangong Ultra from the Beijing Innovation Centre of Human Robotics, completed the race in 2 hours and 40 minutes. However, many robots faced difficulties, with some falling or requiring battery replacements during the event.
This event underscores China's commitment to advancing humanoid robotics and integrating them into real-world scenarios, reflecting significant progress in AI and robotics technology.
Do you believe humanoid robots will eventually match human athletic performance? |
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Last Week’s Poll Result
How do you feel about AI remembering your past interactions for personalization?
Comfortable, 48.39%. Neutral, 41.94%. Uncomfortable, 9.68%.
Should we be concerned about AI systems developing unintended behaviors?
Yes, 75.00%. No, 25.00%. Not sure yet, 00.00%.
How do you feel about AI agents acting on your behalf online?
Excited, 23.08%. Cautiously optimistic, 46.15%. Concerned, 30.77%.
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