How AI is Empowering Us: 8 Awesome New Breakthroughs from OpenAI

AI is not just for tech wizards and big corporations anymore. It's for all of us — teachers, artists, parents, and yes, even those who still think 'Python' is just a snake.* OpenAI's recent DevDay event on November 6, 2023, dropped some exciting news that promises to put more power in your hands. 

Here's what's buzzing in the AI world and why it will matter to you (yes, you!):

1. ChatGPT: Your New Best Friend

Remember when we thought smartphones were smart? Enter ChatGPT — your chat buddy that can talk, see, and even hear now. It's helping millions with tasks as simple as writing a heartfelt note in another language to assisting students with complex homework. And it's getting smarter every day. 

And if you’ve subscribed to ChatGPT-4 (currently $20/month), OpenAI has turbocharged their AI model, making it more accurate, especially over long conversations. It's like having a conversation with someone who never forgets a detail from the story you told them three weeks ago. Big brain upgrade — huge! 

2. Customizable AI: Just for You (and, potentially, your bank account!)

Once you get comfy-cozy with ChatGPT, you may find you want an AI that's custom-made for your needs. Yes, it’s possible! Now you can build your own version of ChatGPT that fits you like a glove, whether you're a teacher, a dietitian, or an aspiring coder (even if you can’t code!). 

In other words, if you find yourself asking ChatGPT to help you with the same tasks, you can “pre-set” the ask so it’s ready to go whenever you are, delivering the solution/insight/strategy you need when you need it. You can even list the tool in the upcoming GPT store, where you’ll be able to earn revenue on it as a popular GPT. Ch-ching! 

3. DALL-E 3: Unleash Your Inner Picasso

Struggling to find the right image? The super-charged DALL-E 3 lets you create it with just a description. Imagine being able to create a digital painting of "a waffle-roofed house with New Kids on the Block-inspired siding" — well, now you can. Warning, you may fall down the DALL-E 3 rabbit-hole once you get started.

4. A More Accessible World with AI

AI is not just making life easier (and fun), it's making it more accessible. For instance, it can help visually impaired individuals identify objects in front of them just by describing them. OpenAI is set to introduce vision capabilities to the primary GPT-4 Turbo model in its forthcoming version. Seriously amazing! 

5. AI for the Enterprise: It's Not Just About the Big Guys

Businesses are getting a tailored version of ChatGPT as well that promises enterprise-grade security and privacy. (Very, very important.) So, whether you're a start-up or a Fortune 500, your secrets are safe.

6. Partnerships That Matter 

OpenAI and Microsoft are like peanut butter and jelly — they just work well together. This partnership means we'll see AI integrated into more tools and applications we use every day. As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella put it (he joined OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on stage for a portion of the presentation): “It’s so different and new… I’ve been in the infrastructure business for three decades – and never seen anything like this.” And if the Microsoft CEO is impressed…

7. AI for the Non-Techie: Speak, and It Shall Happen

Remember what we said earlier about not having to be a coder to make AI work for you? Building AI tools is becoming as easy as having a conversation. You tell the AI what you need, and it'll whip up a program, a design, or a solution just like that. Speaking of (pun intended), new text-to-speech models will soon have AI chatting with us in rich, natural voices. It's like having your own Jarvis from Iron Man, but real.

8. AI for Everyone

Best of all, OpenAI reinforced its simple mission: To make powerful AI tools that everyone can use and benefit from. Better yet, it’s getting cheaper to use, which means more experimenting, more learning, and more creating without breaking the bank. It's about empowering you to do more and be more.

So, whether you're looking to simplify your life, start a new project, or just explore the possibilities, AI is becoming an increasingly friendly companion for your journey. 

Embrace the change and stay tuned to see how AI continues to evolve and revolutionize our world. We’ll be here every step of the way…

*”Python” is actually a simple-to-understand language that lets you talk to computers and give them instructions; it’s essentially the heart of AI.