GPT-4.5 Release and Criticism

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Today’s Insights:

• GPT-4.5 Release and Criticism

• Google Gemini’s Enhanced Features

• Amazon Alexa+ Integration

• Chain of Draft Prompting Technique

• Apple’s $500 Billion U.S. Investment

• Infosys’ Responsible AI Toolkit

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1. GPT-4.5 Release and Criticism
OpenAI launched GPT-4.5 in late February 2025, touting improved emotional intelligence and conversational abilities. However, critics argue its $75–$150 per million tokens pricing and incremental upgrades over previous models raise concerns about scalability.

2. Google Gemini’s Enhanced Features
Google updated its AI assistant Gemini to process video and on-screen content in real time, enabling users to ask questions about visual data3.

3. Amazon Alexa+ Integration
Amazon unveiled Alexa+, an AI assistant powered by Bedrock models. It integrates with smart home devices, schedules, and documents, offering personalized recommendations and task automation. Free for Prime members or $19.99/month3.

4. Chain of Draft Prompting Technique
Zoom researchers introduced Chain of Draft, a method that condenses reasoning steps into concise drafts, reducing costs and latency while maintaining accuracy compared to traditional Chain of Thought approaches3.

5. Apple’s $500 Billion U.S. Investment
Apple announced a $500 billion U.S. investment plan (2025–2029), including an AI server factory in Texas and 20,000 R&D jobs focused on AI advancements4.

6. Infosys’ Responsible AI Toolkit
Infosys released an open-source Responsible AI toolkit to mitigate risks like bias, privacy violations, and security threats in AI applications

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