What are the ’12 days of OpenAI’?
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research organization, has announced a special holiday event series called "12 days of OpenAI". Starting on December 5, the company will host 12 days of live streams, releasing "a bunch of new things, big and small" every day.
What has been dropped so far?
Here’s a rundown of the releases so far:
Tuesday, December 17
- The o1 model is now available in the API with support for function calling, structured outputs, developer messages, vision capabilities, and lower latency.
- The Realtime API now supports WebRTC, making it easier for developers to build and scale real-time voice products across platforms.
- The fine-tuning API now supports Preference Fine-Tuning, allowing users to optimize the model to favor desired behavior.
- OpenAI introduced new Go and Java SDKs in beta.
Monday, December 16
- The AI search engine is now available to all users, including free users who are signed in.
- The search experience has been improved on mobile and now includes image-rich visual results.
- Search is integrated into Advance Voice mode, allowing users to search as they talk to ChatGPT.
Friday, December 13
- OpenAI released a new organizational feature called "Projects", which allows users to organize and customize their chats in ChatGPT.
Thursday, December 12
- Advanced Voice Mode now has screen-sharing and visual capabilities, allowing it to assist with the context of what it is viewing.
- The feature is rolling out to Team users and most Pro and Plus subscribers.
Wednesday, December 11
- Apple released iOS 18.2, which includes integrations with ChatGPT across Siri, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence.
Tuesday, December 10
- Canvas is now available to all web users, regardless of plan, in GPT-4o.
- Canvas has been built into GPT-4o natively, allowing users to access it directly.
Monday, December 9
- OpenAI released its video model, Sora Turbo, which can generate video-to-video, text-to-video, and more.
- Sora features an explore page where users can view each other’s creations.
Friday, December 6
- OpenAI expanded access to its Reinforcement Fine-Tuning Research Program.
Thursday, December 5
- OpenAI unveiled two major upgrades to its chatbot: a new tier of ChatGPT subscription, ChatGPT Pro, and the full version of the company’s o1 model.
Where can you access the live stream?
The live streams are held on the OpenAI website, and posted to its YouTube channel immediately after. To make access easier, OpenAI will also post a link to the live stream on its X account 10 minutes before it starts, which will be at approximately 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET daily.
Conclusion
OpenAI’s "12 days of OpenAI" event series has been a treat for AI enthusiasts and developers alike. With new features and updates being released every day, it’s been an exciting time for those interested in AI and its applications. Whether you’re a developer, a researcher, or just someone curious about AI, there’s something for everyone in this event series.
FAQs
Q: What is the "12 days of OpenAI" event series?
A: The "12 days of OpenAI" is a holiday event series hosted by OpenAI, featuring 12 days of live streams and releases of new features and updates.
Q: What has been released so far in the event series?
A: A variety of new features and updates have been released, including the o1 model, Realtime API, fine-tuning API, Projects, Advanced Voice Mode, Canvas, Sora Turbo, and more.
Q: How can I access the live streams?
A: The live streams are held on the OpenAI website, and posted to its YouTube channel immediately after. A link to the live stream will also be posted on OpenAI’s X account 10 minutes before it starts.
Q: Is the "12 days of OpenAI" event series only for developers?
A: No, the event series is open to anyone interested in AI and its applications. Whether you’re a developer, a researcher, or just someone curious about AI, there’s something for everyone in this event series.
