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Ex-OpenAI staffers back Musk's lawsuit, Google plans to merge Gemini and Veo, and GPT-4.5 quietly disappears.
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This Week In AI:
Former OpenAI employees are siding with Elon Musk in a lawsuit challenging the company's direction. Google's DeepMind is set to merge its Gemini and Veo models, aiming for a more comprehensive AI system. Meanwhile, OpenAI's GPT-4.5 model has been quietly removed, raising questions about its viability.
This week is getting interesting!
Let’s dive in.
In This Issue:
Ex-OpenAI Staffers Support Musk's Lawsuit: A group of former employees backs legal action against OpenAI's restructuring. (link)
Google to Merge Gemini and Veo: DeepMind CEO announces plans for a unified AI model. (link)
GPT-4.5 Removed from OpenAI's Website: The hyped model disappears amid performance concerns. (link)
TL;DR:
Twelve former OpenAI employees have filed a legal brief supporting Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model, arguing it violates the company's original mission.
Our Take:
This development underscores internal dissent regarding OpenAI's direction. The backing of Musk's lawsuit by former staffers highlights concerns about the company's commitment to its foundational principles. As OpenAI navigates this legal challenge, its future governance and mission alignment remain in question.
TL;DR:
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis announced plans to combine Google's Gemini language model with its Veo video-generating model, aiming to enhance AI's understanding of the physical world.
Our Take:
This merger represents a strategic move towards more complete AI systems. By integrating language and video capabilities, Google positions itself to offer more versatile AI solutions. This could set a new standard for multimodal AI applications, challenging competitors to innovate similarly.
GPT-4.5 officially removed from OpenAI’s website.
A model they hyped as AGI but it was just to big and too expensive to run and is gone in under 2 months. Unbelievable.— AshutoshShrivastava (@ai_for_success)
8:34 PM • Apr 14, 2025
TL;DR:
OpenAI has quietly removed GPT-4.5 from its website, a model previously touted for its advanced capabilities, amid reports of high operational costs and limited performance improvements.
Our Take:
The removal of GPT-4.5 suggests challenges in balancing innovation with practicality. Despite initial hype, the model's sustainability issues highlight the complexities of deploying cutting-edge AI at scale. This move may prompt OpenAI to reassess its development and deployment strategies.
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