Week in Review: OpenAI's 12 Days of Reveals, Spotify Wrapped Disappoints, and More

OpenAI's Holiday Surprise

OpenAI launched a 12-day event, revealing updates and new features, including a $200/month subscription for ChatGPT power users and the full version of its "reasoning" o1 model. For more details, follow their 12 Days of Reveals.

Spotify Wrapped Underwhelms

Users expressed disappointment with Spotify Wrapped, citing the inclusion of an AI podcast over creative data stories and the lack of detailed stats. This contrasts with previous innovative features like the focus on Burlington, Vermont.

Tesla's Pay Package Ruling

A Delaware court judge rejected Tesla's appeal to revise the decision striking down Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, despite shareholder re-ratification.

Other News Highlights

  • Key Google NotebookLM team members depart for a stealth startup.
  • SpaceX considers selling insider shares, potentially valuing the company at $350 billion.
  • Mercedes-Benz delivers an all-electric popemobile to the Vatican.
  • Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retires.
  • The Browser Company teases a new AI-focused web browser, Dia, launching in early 2025.
  • Bluesky CEO hints at potential future ad experimentation.
  • A "David Mayer" query caused ChatGPT to freeze, raising privacy concerns.
  • Festivitas app decorates Macs with holiday lights.
  • Tesla plans an Apple Watch app with a whoopie cushion prank feature.
  • Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner seek $10 million for a new snack business, Khloud.
  • The Death Clock app predicts users' death dates.

Analysis: The Weirdness of AI Ads

Maxwell Zeff critiques the vague and often meaningless nature of current AI advertising, reflecting the industry's uncertainty about AI's practical applications. See more on AI Monitoring Tools and using ChatGPT.