Keeping Up With AI

Read about the launch of ChatGPT-4o and what events we have coming up on the topic of AI.

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Hot on the heels of announcing that this year’s annual conference will be on the topic of AI, last week OpenAI (the owners of ChatGPT) launched its new update ChatGPT-4o – the ‘o’ standing for omni.

Omni can be used just like the previous version using a browser with a simple prompt to ask questions or give instructions. It’s now available as a desktop app too, but with the same look and feel. Some of the new capabilities include being able to interact using text, images, video and voice/sound – being multi-modal hence the Omni label. This is both for how you provide input/instructions and the content it generates.

See the short launch video here.

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“Talking to a computer has never felt really natural for me; now it does. As we add (optional) personalization, access to your information, the ability to take actions on your behalf, and more, I can really see an exciting future where we are able to use computers to do much more than ever before.”

– Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI

The way ChatGPT works with other systems has improved too, through enhanced APIs, making it more connected and in turn more powerful. It’s barely 18 months since ChatGPT was first launched and the pace of change in terms of usability, capability, connectivity and performance is remarkable.

“OpenAI’s latest update, ChatGPT-4o, marks a significant leap in AI technology with its ‘omni’ capabilities. This means not just text, but also image, video, and voice interactions, making the user experience more seamless and intuitive. It’s like conversing with a knowledgeable colleague or advisor. The improvements in connectivity through enhanced APIs only add to its robustness. As AI continues to evolve at this breathtaking pace, the potential for its application in major projects and data analytics is enormous.”

– James Garner, Senior Director at Gleeds and host of Project Flux, a podcast on AI in Construction.

AI events coming up

The good news if you want to find out more about how the world of major projects is making – and can make – the most of AI and data analytics is that the Major Projects Association has three events coming up:

  1. We’re once again supporting Project Hackathon, taking place at Sheffield Hallam University on 11th and 12th June.
  2. Our virtual seminar The Pace of Change in AI, Data and Analytics is on 25th June.
  3. Our Annual Conference 2024 is on 14th and 15th October.
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