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In today’s edition:

• OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 Roadmap

• Adobe Introduces Firefly AI Video Model

• Apple Partners with Alibaba to Bring iPhone AI to China

• Musk Announces That Grok 3 Will Be Released Soon

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

OpenAI

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 Roadmap

The Gist: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to simplify the company’s AI offerings by merging different model types, starting with the release of GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. These updates aim to create a more intuitive and unified AI experience for users.

Key Details:

• GPT-4.5 will be OpenAI’s last model without advanced reasoning capabilities before the shift to a more unified system.

• GPT-5 will integrate multiple AI technologies, eliminating the need for users to choose between different models.

• Free ChatGPT users will access GPT-5 at a standard setting, while paid subscribers will get advanced features like voice and deep research.

• OpenAI expects to launch GPT-4.5 in the coming weeks and GPT-5 in the following months.

Adobe

Adobe Introduces Firefly AI Video Model

The Gist: Adobe has introduced the Firefly Video Model, an AI-powered tool that enhances video creation with commercial safety and advanced creative controls. Designed for professionals and beginners alike, it streamlines workflows and integrates seamlessly with Adobe Creative Cloud apps.

Key Details:

• Firefly Video Model allows users to generate video from images, text prompts, and keyframes while maintaining full creative control.

• The tool ensures commercial safety by being trained only on licensed and public domain content.

• New Firefly plans—Standard and Pro—offer tiered access to premium video and audio features.

• Features like AI-powered translation, lip sync, and 3D animation expand creative possibilities for filmmakers and designers.

Apple

Apple Partners with Alibaba to Bring iPhone AI to China

The Gist: Apple has teamed up with Alibaba to introduce Apple Intelligence to iPhones in China, using Alibaba’s Qwen AI model to meet local regulatory requirements. The move is expected to boost iPhone sales in the region, where Apple has struggled to keep up with competitors.

Key Details:

• Apple Intelligence in China will run on Alibaba’s Qwen AI model, aligning with government policies.

• The partnership aims to help Apple regain market share after a recent decline in China.

• Alibaba’s stock hit a three-year high following the announcement.

• No official launch date yet, but Apple Intelligence will expand to more European regions in April with iOS 18.4.

Quick Gist

Elon Musk announced that Grok 3 is finalizing development and may be released in the coming weeks, touting its superior performance over predecessors. Read More

Latent Labs, co-founded by former Google DeepMind scientist Dr. Simon Kohl, raised $50 million to leverage generative AI for drug discovery and protein-based therapeutics. Read More

Apptronik secured $350 million in a Series A funding round to advance its humanoid robotics, with plans for commercialization and scaling by 2026. Read More

Snowflake and Anthropic have partnered to integrate AI agents into corporate data environments, allowing secure, scalable analysis of both structured and unstructured data. Read More

Baidu is making Ernie Bot available for free starting April 1 to compete in the AI market, while also planning to expand its self-driving Apollo Go robotaxi service to Dubai. Read More

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!