12 Days of OpenAI Recap

Highlights from the OpenAI Christmas event

So, the 12 Days of OpenAI have ended, which means we can summarize the results. Today, let's review each update, discuss the most significant releases, and decide which users the company's new products are intended for.

We will pay special attention to ChatGPT Pro, Sora, GPT Search, and o3.

Day 1 | ChatGPT Pro & o1 Reasoning Model

“12 Days of Shipmas” started on December 5 with the introduction of the full version of the o1 reasoning model and a new subscription, ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200/mo.

This new model is part of a broader family of reasoning models aimed at improving AI's ability to handle complex tasks and reasoning challenges. As we told in one of our digests, it's better than its predecessor in every way. It supports image processing and is 34% faster at solving real-world questions.

To access it, you need to subscribe to ChatGPT Pro.

ChatGPT Pro | Who needs a $200/mo subscription

As for ChatGPT Pro, it grants users access to advanced features, including the o1 model, its mini version (o1-mini), GPT-4o, and an Advanced Voice Mode. The idea is that the most advanced categories of users (researchers and experienced engineers) get the best that OpenAI offers at the moment.

Sam Altman says most people will be happy with the simpler ChatGPT Plus. And whether it's exactly what you need, we tried to figure out in this post:

ChatGPT Pro: Is It Worth Your $200/mo?

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Day 2 | Reinforcement Fine-Tuning

On Day 2, the focus shifted towards developers with the announcement of an expansion to the Reinforcement Fine-Tuning Research Program. This initiative allows developers to create domain-specific expert models using minimal training data, making it easier to tailor AI models for specialized applications.

This update is part of OpenAI's ongoing efforts to enhance the customization and adaptability of its AI, enabling developers to fine-tune models more effectively to meet specific needs.

If you're not training custom models on specific datasets, you may skip this update.

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Day 3 | Sora

OpenAI has finally opened up access to its text-to-video model to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. Sora is a platform that allows you to generate videos using text prompts. With OpenAI's most advanced subscription, you can create videos in resolutions up to 1080p and up to 20 seconds long. Already, Sora works in multiple styles, allowing you to achieve photorealistic scenes.

Here's a comparison of Sora's features depending on your subscription:

ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo):

• Up to 50 videos (1,000 credits)

• Up to 720p resolution

• Up to 5s duration for one video

ChatGPT Pro ($200/mo):

• Up to 500 videos (10,000 credits)

• Up to 1080p resolution

• Up to 20s duration with five concurrent generations

• Download without watermarks

At the link below, we discussed the features and use cases for Sora. There, you will also find a short tutorial, use cases, and several alternative solutions that, in some cases, are even superior to the new OpenAI platform:

OpenAI's Sora Is Finally Here

If you're related to content creation or thinking of delving into this topic, we highly recommend checking out Sora. This video generator will undoubtedly be improved and become more valuable, so it's better to understand how it works right now.

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Day 4 | ChatGPT Canvas

Day 4 also offered us an important update (although it doesn't seem that way at first glance). The company has opened access to Canvas for all ChatGPT users. This tool changes the chatbot interface and turns it into a text editor. With Canvas, you can make changes right in the response and spot-change different text fragments.

Previously, this feature was only available to ChatGPT Plus and Team users.

Canvas has made a massive difference in my relationship with ChatGPT and has noticeably increased the amount of time I spend working with AI. If you do research, write articles or code in Python, definitely give it a try.

And to make it easier for you to understand this update, read the following post:

Canvas Review: New Level For ChatGPT?

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Day 5 | Apple Intelligence

On Day 5, which occurred on December 9, the company announced an integration with Apple Intelligence. This integration enhances Siri by incorporating ChatGPT responses and promises improved interactions across Apple's platforms.

Here Are Key Aspects of the Integration:

• Improved Siri Functionality: The integration aims to provide more nuanced and context-aware responses from Siri, enhancing the user experience.

• Cross-Platform Availability: Users on various Apple devices can access these improved capabilities, making AI assistance more integrated into daily tasks.

• Natural Language Processing: By leveraging ChatGPT's language processing capabilities, Siri can better understand and respond to user queries.

Perhaps this release left the most mixed impressions. I've tried Apple Intelligence in various scenarios, and almost everywhere I've tried it I've concluded that it's a highly raw product. The feedback from my friends and Reddit users is about the same.

However, if you're using the latest version of iOS, you can draw your conclusions. Who knows, maybe Apple Intelligence will be a game-changer for you.

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Day 6 | Advanced Voice

The next feature appeared on Day 6. Advanced Voice Mode with Video is a new tool, that allows users to interact with ChatGPT through real-time video and screen sharing. During a livestream demonstration, the company showcased its ability to assist users in various tasks, such as brewing coffee by providing step-by-step guidance based on what it observed through the camera.

Here is everything you need to know about its features:

• Real-Time Video Interaction: You can engage with ChatGPT using the phone's camera and allow the model to "see" your point of view.

• Screen Sharing: You can also share device screens with ChatGPT, assisting with tasks like navigating settings. To share the screen, select the "Share Screen" option from a menu within the app.

• Enhanced Contextual Understanding: Video integration allows ChatGPT to interpret emotions and provide real-time visual context.

In addition to the main features, OpenAI also introduced a festive "Santa Mode," which adds a seasonal theme to interactions with a preset Santa voice.

To use Advanced Voice Mode with Video, tap the voice icon in the ChatGPT app and then select the video icon. This feature's rollout began this month, primarily for Plus and Pro subscribers, with plans to extend access to other user tiers in early 2025.

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Day 7 | Projects Feature in ChatGPT

Day 7 brought a nice but not very meaningful update.

It's called Projects and allows you to upload files directly into the chat interface. This simplifies working with documents, spreadsheets, or other materials while interacting with ChatGPT, making discussions about specific content more straightforward. This feature could also help you organize conversations by categorizing them based on different tasks.

I would say that Projects is the most passable stage of 12 Days. This feature can be helpful for those who work with ChatGPT as part of a team and often upload their documents to the chatbot. But it's not revolutionary, so let's move on.