OpenAI Launches GPT-4o: Faster, Cheaper, and Free for All

05/28/24 • 29 min

In this episode of Generation AI, hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla discuss OpenAI's launch of GPT-4o, a groundbreaking multimodal AI model. GPT-4o can accept and generate text, audio, images, and video, enabling more natural human-AI interactions. The model is faster, more capable, and half the price of its predecessor, GPT-4. Excitingly, GPT-4o will be freely available to all users of ChatGPT. Ardis and JC explore the potential applications of GPT-4o in higher education, such as real-time translation, interactive learning, and AI-assisted content creation. They emphasize the importance of AI literacy and encourage listeners to embrace these new technologies.

Introduction

Hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla introduce the episode's main topic: OpenAI's launch of GPT-4o.

GPT-4o: A Multimodal AI Model

GPT-4o is a multimodal AI model that can accept and generate text, audio, images, and video.
The model enables more natural human-AI interactions, responding to audio input in as little as 232 milliseconds.

Improved Performance and Accessibility

GPT-4o is faster, more capable, and half the price of GPT-4.
The model will be freely available to all users of ChatGPT, democratizing access to advanced AI.

Application examples

Real-time translation for improved communication and collaboration.
Interactive learning experiences, such as AI-assisted math tutoring.
Enhanced content creation, like generating personalized stories and lullabies.

The Future of Human-AI Interaction

OpenAI envisions a future where AI agents interact with humans through voice and video, similar to the movie "Her."
Integration with existing platforms, such as Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, streamlines workflow.

Promoting AI Literacy

The hosts emphasize the importance of AI literacy and encourage listeners to explore and share GPT-4o with students, family, and colleagues.
As GPT-4o becomes more accessible, it has the potential to positively impact lives and drive innovation in higher education.

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

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Introduction

Hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla introduce the episode's main topic: OpenAI's launch of GPT-4o.

GPT-4o: A Multimodal AI Model

GPT-4o is a multimodal AI model that can accept and generate text, audio, images, and video.
The model enables more natural human-AI interactions, responding to audio input in as little as 232 milliseconds.

Improved Performance and Accessibility

GPT-4o is faster, more capable, and half the price of GPT-4.
The model will be freely available to all users of ChatGPT, democratizing access to advanced AI.

Application examples

Real-time translation for improved communication and collaboration.
Interactive learning experiences, such as AI-assisted math tutoring.
Enhanced content creation, like generating personalized stories and lullabies.

The Future of Human-AI Interaction

OpenAI envisions a future where AI agents interact with humans through voice and video, similar to the movie "Her."
Integration with existing platforms, such as Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, streamlines workflow.

Promoting AI Literacy

The hosts emphasize the importance of AI literacy and encourage listeners to explore and share GPT-4o with students, family, and colleagues.
As GPT-4o becomes more accessible, it has the potential to positively impact lives and drive innovation in higher education.

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

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Closing thoughts on staying informed and innovative with AI

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!

Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register