Weekly Tech Recap: OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5, Anthropic Rolls Out Claude 3.7 Sonnet & More!
Staying updated with the latest tech advancements can be overwhelming. To make it easier, here’s our Weekly Tech Recap, bringing you the top AI and tech highlights of the week! 🚀
1️⃣ OpenAI Unleashes GPT-4.5 – Its Most Advanced Model Yet!
OpenAI has launched GPT-4.5, its most refined AI model to date, boasting enhanced pattern recognition, deeper contextual understanding, and improved reliability. The company has leveraged a scaling unsupervised learning paradigm to make the model more efficient while reducing hallucinations. Microsoft-backed OpenAI claims that GPT-4.5 surpasses its predecessors in generating creative insights without requiring reasoning skills.
2️⃣ Anthropic Introduces Claude 3.7 Sonnet with Smarter Reasoning
Anthropic has released Claude 3.7 Sonnet, taking on ChatGPT and DeepSeek with better reasoning capabilities. The company has also introduced a new AI tool for developers, Claude Code, marking its first steps toward AI-powered agents.
Unlike conventional AI models, Claude 3.7 integrates reasoning alongside its core model, allowing users to enable an “Extended Thinking Mode” for improved performance in tasks like math, physics, coding, and complex instructions. This approach enhances problem-solving accuracy by letting the AI reflect before responding.
3️⃣ Meta AI to Get a Standalone App 📱
Meta, under Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership, is planning to launch a standalone AI app, separate from its current integration with WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Expected in Q2 2025, this move aligns with Zuckerberg’s ambition to position Meta as a leader in AI. The new AI app could redefine user experiences and engagement across Meta’s ecosystem.
4️⃣ Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Pushes for a 60-Hour Workweek to Lead in AGI
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has urged employees to work 60 hours per week to maintain Google’s competitive edge in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). He emphasised that this level of commitment could help the company regain dominance in AI innovation.
As per The New York Times, Brin suggested that Google employees work from the office on weekdays, highlighting increased productivity and focus as key factors in advancing AI research and development.
5️⃣ Apple to Integrate Gemini AI Alongside ChatGPT on iOS
Apple has released a backend update in iOS 18.4 beta, enabling Gemini AI (Google’s AI model) as an alternative to ChatGPT in Apple Intelligence. This marks a major shift, as Apple devices will no longer be limited to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Although the exact rollout timeline remains uncertain, sources suggest that Gemini’s integration into iPhones could arrive later this year. This could bring more AI-powered choices for Apple users in their everyday interactions with Siri and other AI-powered features.
🚀 The AI Race is Heating Up!
With OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google, and Apple competing to redefine AI capabilities, the coming months promise groundbreaking innovations. Stay tuned for more updates in our next Weekly Tech Recap!
