Yeah I haven't had much time to play around and experiment much lately, but trying to keep up with the news at least. Luckily other commitments are starting to dial down for now, so that I can hopefully get back to work.
On a sidenote while I remember, for the past few weeks, the quality of your microphone on the Lion's Den has been dropping in and out, making for pretty bad audio quality - it sounds like there's a problem with the signal of your microphone, causing volume to yoyo up and down at times, in addition to general noise. In addition to being awful to listen to, the speech recognition software misses out on words you say, ruining the structure of some sentences. Consider getting a new headset/microphone. Doesn't have to be an expensive one.
Yesterday, ChatGPT launched a brand new feature called Canvas, which provides a new way to collaborate with the AI model. The Canvas feature allows users to open a separate window where they can interact with ChatGPT in more advanced ways beyond the standard chat interface.
The main use cases for Canvas are writing and coding. For writing tasks, Canvas can suggest edits, adjust the length or reading level of text, add final polish, and even insert emojis. On the coding side, Canvas can review code, add comments, fix bugs, and even port code to different programming languages.
Interestingly, the episode host notes that the GPT-4 model powering Canvas was specifically trained to recognize when to use the Canvas feature, rather than just being the base GPT-4 model with some added functionality. This allows for more seamless collaboration between the user and the AI.
The host also discusses the potential "platform risk" that companies built on top of OpenAI's API may face. He draws a parallel to his previous experience with Twilio, where the platform provider ended up competing directly with companies using its services. The host suggests that with the launch of Canvas, AI-focused companies should be wary of OpenAI potentially encroaching on their business models in the future.
Adjusting the length and reading level of the story
Adding emojis (which the host notes is a somewhat useless feature)
Conclusion
Overall, the Canvas feature appears to be a significant step forward in ChatGPT's capabilities, allowing for more advanced and collaborative interactions. However, the host cautions that companies relying on OpenAI's platform should be mindful of the potential risks of platform competition in the future.
I didnt see his video yesterday. Thanks for posting it.
Things are moving rapidly. It is amazing where things are going.
Yeah I haven't had much time to play around and experiment much lately, but trying to keep up with the news at least. Luckily other commitments are starting to dial down for now, so that I can hopefully get back to work.
On a sidenote while I remember, for the past few weeks, the quality of your microphone on the Lion's Den has been dropping in and out, making for pretty bad audio quality - it sounds like there's a problem with the signal of your microphone, causing volume to yoyo up and down at times, in addition to general noise. In addition to being awful to listen to, the speech recognition software misses out on words you say, ruining the structure of some sentences. Consider getting a new headset/microphone. Doesn't have to be an expensive one.
Okay I will have to do it. Perhaps I am just moving my phone away. There is not going to be one this week so I will have to tend to it next week.
nice. What's strange is that it was never a problem before recently (the past months or so).
ChatGPT Launches New "Canvas" Feature
Yesterday, ChatGPT launched a brand new feature called Canvas, which provides a new way to collaborate with the AI model. The Canvas feature allows users to open a separate window where they can interact with ChatGPT in more advanced ways beyond the standard chat interface.
Writing and Coding Capabilities
The main use cases for Canvas are writing and coding. For writing tasks, Canvas can suggest edits, adjust the length or reading level of text, add final polish, and even insert emojis. On the coding side, Canvas can review code, add comments, fix bugs, and even port code to different programming languages.
Trained for Collaboration
Interestingly, the episode host notes that the GPT-4 model powering Canvas was specifically trained to recognize when to use the Canvas feature, rather than just being the base GPT-4 model with some added functionality. This allows for more seamless collaboration between the user and the AI.
Platform Risk for AI Companies
The host also discusses the potential "platform risk" that companies built on top of OpenAI's API may face. He draws a parallel to his previous experience with Twilio, where the platform provider ended up competing directly with companies using its services. The host suggests that with the launch of Canvas, AI-focused companies should be wary of OpenAI potentially encroaching on their business models in the future.
Hands-On Demonstration
The host then proceeds to demonstrate the Canvas feature in action. He tests out various capabilities, such as:
Editing Code
Creative Writing
Conclusion
Overall, the Canvas feature appears to be a significant step forward in ChatGPT's capabilities, allowing for more advanced and collaborative interactions. However, the host cautions that companies relying on OpenAI's platform should be mindful of the potential risks of platform competition in the future.