OpenAI has announced two API updates aimed at developers. The new model gpt-realtime-1.5 for the Realtime API is designed to handle voice commands more reliably. According to OpenAI’s internal tests, transcription accuracy for numbers and letters improved by more than 10%, performance on logical audio tasks increased by 5%, and instruction-following accuracy rose by 7%. The underlying audio model has also been updated to version 1.5.
Meta and AMD have signed a multi-year partnership covering up to six gigawatts of AMD GPUs, with a clear focus on inference workloads. The deal also includes an unusual equity component and is designed to reduce Meta’s dependence on a single chip supplier.
The $500 billion Stargate AI data center project announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2025 is reportedly facing serious difficulties. More than a year after its announcement, the joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank has not hired staff or begun building data centers, according to The Information, citing three people involved. The partners reportedly clashed over responsibilities and the structure of the collaboration, echoing reports that first surfaced last summer.
OpenAI’s first smart speaker is expected to cost between $200 and $300. According to The Information, the device will feature a camera and facial recognition for purchases, and will use video to analyze its surroundings to offer proactive suggestions, such as advising users to get enough sleep ahead of important meetings. A court filing by Vice President Peter Welinder indicates that deliveries are not expected to begin before February 2027.
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