GPT-5 Launch, AI Risks, and OpenAI's E-Commerce Ventures
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GPT-5 Launch, AI Risks, and OpenAI's E-Commerce Ventures

E98 • Jul 28, 2025 • 14 mins

In this episode, we kick off with an introduction to GPT-5, discussing its launch, new features, and evolution over previous versions. We then explore the challenges faced in AI development and how business feedback is shaping these advancements. Sam Altman shares insights on AI risks and the transformation of the workforce. The role of AI in finance and its empowering potential is examined, alongside strategies for managing AI risks and understanding societal impacts. We highlight OpenAI's entry into e-commerce and its strategic partnerships. The episode also covers the importance of ethical AI in travel and enterprise collaborations. The episode wraps up with a conclusion and sign-off.

Key Points

  • GPT-5 is set to launch in early August, promising a unified system that combines separate AI models for specialized functions into a single, advanced intelligence.
  • OpenAI is actively testing a new "Shopping" feature in ChatGPT, potentially transforming it from a conversational tool into a comprehensive e-commerce platform.
  • Air New Zealand is leveraging OpenAI's technology to enhance internal workflows and customer service, branding their initiative as "Companion AI" and developing over 1,500 custom GPTs.
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