GPT-4.5 'Orion', Meta's AI App, and AI in Drug Discovery
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GPT-4.5 'Orion', Meta's AI App, and AI in Drug Discovery

E91 • Feb 28, 2025 • 12 mins

In this episode, Michelle introduces OpenAI's latest advancement, GPT-4.5 'Orion', providing an overview of its launch, access, and the enhancements it brings to the competitive AI landscape. She then shifts to Meta's launch of a standalone AI app, discussing its functionalities, integration capabilities, and the company's global strategic approach. The episode covers the merger between Recursion and Exscientia, highlighting its potential impact on AI-driven drug discovery. Michelle also reviews recent AI model releases from OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Google. The episode concludes with a wrap-up, summarizing the key points discussed.

Key Points

  • OpenAI's GPT-4.5 'Orion' is their largest model to date, featuring improved emotional intelligence and world knowledge, but it faces challenges in performance compared to newer reasoning models.
  • Meta is set to launch a standalone AI app in the second quarter, aiming to become a leading digital assistant while exploring a paid subscription model to enhance user features.
  • The Recursion-Exscientia merger highlights the growing role of AI in drug discovery, aiming to integrate biology and chemistry for more efficient and accurate drug development.
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