Beyond the Ordinary

1. OpenAI releases GPT-4, but it's not for everyone.

OpenAI has released its newest product, GPT-4, the next-generation large language model. However, unlike ChatGPT, which was available to anyone for free, GPT-4 is only available to paid subscribers of the Chat GPT Plus tier for $20 per month.

This is a significant change in strategy for OpenAI, which has previously made its products available to everyone to promote research, development, and the majority hobbyists. However, the company has said that it believes that GPT-4 is so powerful that it needs to be protected from misuse.

If you're interested in trying out GPT-4, you can sign up for the Chat GPT Plus tier on the OpenAI website.

2. Google Play Store cleans house, Android market share declines.

The number of available apps on the Google Play Store has declined by 12% in the past three years, from 295 million to 2.59 million. This is due to Google's efforts to improve app quality and visibility, such as introducing a stricter monitoring system to remove low-quality apps.

Despite these efforts, Android's market share has declined to 70.79%, its lowest point in seven years. This is likely due to the increasing popularity of iOS and other mobile operating systems.

If you're an Android developer, you'll need to make sure that your apps meet Google's new quality standards to be successful.

3. AI can't detect AI anymore

OpenAI has shut down its AI classifier tool due to low accuracy. The tool was designed to identify AI-generated text, but it was not very reliable.

OpenAI says that it plans to develop new mechanisms to detect AI-generated audio and visual content. This is important because AI-generated content is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and it can be difficult to distinguish from human-generated content.

4. Twitter rebrands with new X logo.

Twitter is undergoing a major rebrand, with the company's iconic bird logo being replaced by a new X logo. The change is being led by the chief twit.

The X logo is a simple, geometric design that is meant to represent the "infinite possibilities" of Twitter. It is unclear whether the X logo will be permanent, but it's a significant change for the company.

5. Quantum annealing: The future of computing?

Finally, let's delve into a topic that truly fascinates me - Quantum Computing. After graduating from university, I eagerly immersed myself in the captivating world of Quantum Computing, and it left me utterly dumbfounded. One particular aspect that caught my attention is quantum annealing, a model of Quantum Computing that's already making waves in solving real-world problems.

In a nutshell, quantum annealing computers excel at optimization - the art of finding the best solution from a myriad of possibilities. Imagine using these machines to optimize financial portfolios, streamline traffic routing, or even design cutting-edge materials. The potential is mind-boggling!

It's worth noting that Quantum Computing is still in its early stages, but it holds the power to revolutionize numerous industries. Organizations that embrace quantum annealing technology now will undoubtedly be at the forefront of reaping its benefits in the future.