OpenAI pushes towards GPT5

Explore the latest in AI, with OpenAI's anticipated GPT-5 release and Jennifer Lopez battling an AI in Netflix's "Atlas." Discover Palmer Luckey's new headset plans and Mastercard's simplified crypto transactions. Plus, learn about innovative hydrogen panels poised to revolutionize energy production while China builds a solar farm that could power Los Angeles for a year.

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is set to release GPT-5, its most advanced AI model yet, potentially this summer. The model aims to offer better personalization, fewer errors, and multimodal capabilities, including video. As competition intensifies among tech giants, GPT-5's launch could significantly impact the AI landscape, driving advancements and shaping the future of AI technology.

Jennifer Lopez stars in Netflix’s "Atlas," where she battles an AI hell-bent on triggering doomsday. Think of it as "Terminator" but not as good and with J.Lo… Critics? They’re as thrilled as a raccoon in a bath—mostly negative. So, if you're into apocalyptic AI scenarios, this might be your jam. Or probably not.

The Metaverse and Spatial Computing

Palmer Luckey, Oculus founder, hints at a new headset in 2024. This comes after his most recent controversial device that was designed to kill users upon game over. Yikes. This upcoming announcement stirs curiosity, given Luckey’s history of blending VR innovation with provocative ideas.

Crypto

Mastercard's launch of "Crypto Credential" simplifies crypto transactions by using usernames instead of wallet addresses, potentially increasing adoption and making cryptocurrency more accessible. This move could enhance user experience and security, stimulating economic growth through broader crypto integration into everyday financial activities.

Energy

A team of bioengineers at KU Leuven has been working on advancing so-called hydrogen panels for over ten years. Now the research team has taken an important step toward the industrial production of panels that can extract green hydrogen gas from the air. The team expects an adaption rate for hydrogen similar to that of solar panels.

Solar chugs along nonetheless. Look what China did.

Transportation

Tesla really did kick of the EV wars. Cadillac continues to invest into EVs with its latest Optiq. The specs look similar to a Model Y but Tesla leads towards the more minimalistic interior with the added bonus of full self driving (if you trust it).

Gadgets

Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) in Australia have been on a quest to make night vision accessible and wearable, doing away with bulky and expensive headsets and lens attachments.