OpenAI’s ChatGPT has achieved a milestone with 100 million weekly active users, as announced by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during the company’s inaugural developer conference in San Francisco.

The event also marked the introduction of GPT-4 Turbo, an enhanced and cost-effective iteration of their flagship text-generating AI model, GPT-4. Altman highlighted that more than two million developers are utilizing the platform, with over 92% of Fortune 500 companies incorporating it into their operations.

At the conference, OpenAI unveiled GPT-4 Turbo, positioning it as an improved version of GPT-4. This model offers two variants: one focused on text analysis and another capable of comprehending both text and images.

The text-analyzing model is now accessible through an API preview starting from Monday, with plans for a wider release in the coming weeks.Additionally, OpenAI introduced the ‘Assistants API,’ designed to assist developers in creating “agent-like experiences” within their applications.

This tool empowers OpenAI customers to construct assistants that can follow specific instructions, tap into external knowledge, and utilize OpenAI’s generative AI models and tools for various tasks.

Use cases range from data analysis apps to coding assistants and AI-driven vacation planners.The Assistants API incorporates the power of Code Interpreter, an OpenAI tool introduced in March for ChatGPT.

Code Interpreter can generate graphs, process files, and run Python code within a sandboxed execution environment. This enables the assistants created with the Assistants API to iteratively solve code and math-related problems.A noteworthy surprise at the conference was Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s appearance, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two tech companies.

Nadella expressed their shared mission of making AI accessible to every individual while prioritizing safety. Altman acknowledged this partnership as “the best in tech” and emphasized the importance of gradual, iterative deployment to address AI’s safety challenges carefully.

Altman concluded with a vision of a future where users can seamlessly request tasks from computers, with the machines efficiently executing these tasks.

The one-day event brought together 900 developers from around the world, providing a platform for them to explore new tools, exchange ideas, and learn how to integrate OpenAI products into existing and novel applications while adhering to best practices.

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