#207 - GPT 4.1, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Ironwood, Claude Max
Last Week in AI18 Apr 2025

#207 - GPT 4.1, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Ironwood, Claude Max

Our 207th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!
Recorded on 04/14/2025

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In this episode:

  • OpenAI introduces GPT-4.1 with optimized coding and instruction-following capabilities, featuring variants like GPT-4.1 Mini and Nano, and a million-token context window.
  • Concerns arise as OpenAI reduces resources for safety testing, sparking internal and external criticisms.
  • XAI's newly launched API for Grok 3 showcases significant capabilities comparable to other leading models.
  • Meta faces allegations of aiding China in AI development for business advantages, with potential compliances and public scrutiny looming.

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