Welcome to Get The Gist, where every weekday we share an easy-to-read summary of the latest and greatest developments in AI—news, innovations, and trends—all delivered in under 5 minutes! ⏱

In today’s edition:

• You Can Now Call ChatGPT From Your Phone

• Google DeepMind Unveils Veo 2

• Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Get "Live AI”

• Google Launches Gemini 2.0 Advanced

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

OpenAI

You Can Now Call ChatGPT From Your Phone

The Gist: OpenAI has introduced the ability to call ChatGPT via a regular phone line, allowing users in the U.S. to access the chatbot without cellular data. The feature adds to recent updates like WhatsApp integration and expanded voice and video capabilities.

Key Details:

• U.S. users can call 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) to talk to ChatGPT through Advanced Voice Mode, enabling natural conversations even without an internet connection.

• The feature is useful for situations like road trips, where cellular data or Wi-Fi may be unavailable.

• ChatGPT is now accessible globally via WhatsApp using the same phone number, with plans to support ChatGPT account logins in the WhatsApp bot.

• Other recent updates include free access to ChatGPT Search, video support in Advanced Voice Mode, and integration with Siri on iOS devices.

Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind Unveils Veo 2

The Gist: DeepMind’s new AI tool, Veo 2, surpasses its predecessor and rivals OpenAI’s Sora by creating detailed 4K videos up to two minutes long. Designed for high-quality video generation, Veo 2 pushes the boundaries of text-to-video AI.

Key Details:

• Veo 2 can produce 4K resolution videos lasting up to 2 minutes, far exceeding Sora’s 20-second, 1080p limit.

• Users can access Veo 2 through the VideoFX platform, though availability is currently limited by a waitlist.

• A sample video illustrates its capability to generate highly detailed and cinematic scenes, like a Renaissance palace brimming with opulent details and dramatic lighting.

• Limitations remain, including challenges with complex scenes or intricate motion, but Veo 2 highlights significant progress in AI-driven video creation.

Meta

Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Get "Live AI”

The Gist: Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses now offer “Live AI,” providing hands-free, real-time help using video context, along with translation and song recognition features.

Key Details:

• “Live AI” uses a video feed to assist with activities like cooking, exploring, and gardening.

• Users can ask questions naturally without a wake word and receive proactive suggestions.

• Shazam integration allows song identification by simply asking the glasses.

• Live translation supports Spanish, French, and Italian, with English output via audio or phone transcription.

Quick Gist

Meta is collaborating with the U.S. government to deploy its Llama AI model across various federal agencies, focusing on enhancing public sector capabilities without financial incentives (Read More).

Microsoft has become the largest buyer of NVIDIA AI chips, purchasing 485,000 units and outpacing competitors like Meta, reflecting its aggressive investment in AI projects (Read More).

Google upgraded Gmail's AI to block 20% more spam and reduce reported scams by 35% during the holiday season, advising users to stay vigilant against fraud (Read More).

Samsung's One UI 7 introduces Galaxy AI with a Now Bar for personalized assistance, emphasizing privacy with Personal Data Engine and Knox Vault (Read More).

Microsoft launched the DALL-E 3 model in Bing Image Creator, enabling faster, higher-quality image generation directly from the Bing search bar (Read More).

MidJourney introduced customizable "moodboards" and multiple personalization profiles, enhancing creativity with advanced personalization tools (Read More).

ChatGPT is now available on WhatsApp, allowing users to interact with the AI chatbot directly within the messaging app (Read More).

Perplexity acquired the U.S. start-up Carbon to enhance its AI platform's data retrieval capabilities, with integrations for apps like Notion and Google Docs (Read More).

OpenAI released the o1 API, featuring advanced reasoning, function calling, text/image support, and updated pricing and SDK options for developers (Read More).

GitHub launched Copilot Free for Visual Studio Code, offering 2,000 monthly code completions and 50 chat messages to support casual developers (Read More).

Google unveiled the experimental Gemini 2.0 Advanced AI model with enhanced capabilities in math, coding, and reasoning, now available to Gemini Advanced subscribers (Read More).

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!