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All you need to know about 12 days of OpenAI's 'Shipmas'.

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December 23, 2024

OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" event, held from December 5 to December 20, 2024, introduced a series of significant AI advancements. Here's a detailed overview of each day's announcements:

Day 1: December 5, 2024 – Launch of o1 Model and ChatGPT Pro

  • o1 Model Released (Full Version):
    • Enhanced reasoning model with chain-of-thought capabilities.
    • Excels in coding, mathematics, and complex problem-solving.
    • Provides concise and accurate responses.
  • ChatGPT Pro Subscription:
    • Priced at $200/month.
    • Includes unlimited access to the o1 model, GPT-4o, and Advanced Voice Mode.
    • Higher-level performance compared to the ChatGPT Plus plan ($20/month).

Day 2: December 6, 2024 – Reinforcement Fine-Tuning Program Expansion

  • Expansion of Fine-Tuning Program:
    • Allows developers to create domain-specific expert models.
    • Reduces the need for extensive training data.
    • Enables greater customization and flexibility for niche applications.

Day 3: December 9, 2024 – Launch of Sora (AI Video Generator)

  • Sora Text-to-Video Model:
    • Generates videos (5 to 20 seconds) from text prompts or images.
    • Supports multiple resolutions and aspect ratios (up to 1080p).
    • Introduces a storyboard tool for granular video editing.
    • Animates static images and transforms them into videos.
    • Exclusive to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers.

Day 4: December 10, 2024 – Canvas Feature Expansion

  • Canvas for All Users:
    • Previously available in beta, now released for free and paid users.
    • Supports writing, coding, and long-form content creation.
    • Integrated with GPT-4o for enhanced collaborative work.

Day 5: December 11, 2024 – Apple Intelligence Integration

  • Apple Ecosystem Integration:
    • ChatGPT integrated into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
    • Accessible through Apple Intelligence tools (system-level features).
    • Direct image, document, and web search capabilities across Apple devices.

Day 6: December 12, 2024 – Advanced Voice and Video Call Support

  • Voice and Video Calling:
    • ChatGPT supports real-time video calls with screen sharing.
    • Available for Plus and Pro subscribers.
  • Santa Claus Voice Mode:
    • Festive feature introducing a Santa voice preset for interactive holiday experiences.

Day 7: December 13, 2024 – Projects Feature for ChatGPT

  • Introduction of Projects (Organizational Tool):
    • Users can create folders to group chats, files, and AI interactions.
    • Facilitates better organization and task management.
    • Available for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users.

Day 8: December 16, 2024 – Expanded Search Features

  • Enhanced Search Capabilities:
    • Search features extended to free-tier users.
    • Includes voice-activated search during live conversations.
    • New maps interface integrated for location-based search queries.

Day 9: December 17, 2024 – o1 API Release and Developer Tools

  • o1 Model Available via API:
    • Developers can access the o1 model through OpenAI’s API.
    • Supports function calling, multi-modal inputs (text, vision, audio).
  • Pricing Adjustments:
    • GPT-4o audio pricing reduced by 60%.
    • New affordable GPT-4o mini model launched.

Day 10: December 18, 2024 – Phone and WhatsApp Access

  • Toll-Free Number Access (1-800-CHATGPT):
    • US users can make voice calls (15-minute limit per month).
  • WhatsApp Integration:
    • Global access to ChatGPT through WhatsApp for text-based queries.

Day 11: December 19, 2024 – Third-Party App Integration

  • Cross-Platform Integration:
    • ChatGPT can now operate within third-party applications.
    • Enhances multi-platform user engagement.

Day 12: December 20, 2024 – Preview of o3 and o3-mini Models

  • Next-Gen Models (o3 and o3-mini):
    • Preview of next-generation models capable of general AI reasoning.
    • o3-mini is a lightweight, cost-effective version for developers.
    • Expected full release in early 2025.

What are you most excited to use?

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