OpenAI CTO Mira Murati announces she is leaving the company

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🤖 OpenAI CTO Mira Murati announces she is leaving the company
🕶️ Meta Unveils Orion: A Groundbreaking Leap in AR Glasses Technology
🤖 OpenAI Expands Advanced Voice Mode with New Voices and Enhanced Features

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Meta Unveils Orion: A Groundbreaking Leap in AR Glasses Technology

At the annual Connect event, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a significant breakthrough—Meta’s first pair of true AR glasses, named Orion. These revolutionary glasses, which were previously known under the codename “Project Nazare,” mark a new chapter in augmented reality technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in consumer electronics.

Orion sets a new standard in augmented reality with cutting-edge innovations. Designed with silicon carbide lenses, waveguides, uLED projectors, and a superior field of view, these AR glasses represent the culmination of years of research and development. As the most polished product prototype Meta has produced, Orion is a blend of state-of-the-art hardware and sleek design.

Note that Orion is not for sale but Meta says they will be used internally. Zuckerberg stated that Meta aims for the next version of Orion to become the company’s first fully developed AR glasses for consumers, though he did not provide a specific timeline for its release.

These thick-framed glasses will be offered exclusively to developers, who must agree to a $99 monthly subscription for a full year in order to create AR applications for the device......…....continue reading

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OpenAI CTO Mira Murati announces she is leaving the company

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), has announced her departure from the company in a post on the social media platform “X.”

According to her, “After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to leave OpenAI. My six-and-a-half years with the OpenAI team have been an extraordinary privilege”…“There’s never an ideal time to step away from a place one cherishes, yet this moment feels right.”..

Mira Murati came to the limelight when she was named the interim CEO upon the sudden shakeup that ousted Sam Altman in 2023.

Mira is the latest prominent employee to depart the company, following the exits of co-founder Ilya Sutskever and former safety leader Jan Leike, who both announced their departures in May 2024..…....continue reading

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OpenAI Expands Advanced Voice Mode with New Voices and Enhanced Features

OpenAI has introduced Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to a broader group of ChatGPT’s paying customers, starting with Plus and Teams users. This feature, designed to make interactions with ChatGPT feel more conversational, will also be available to Enterprise and Edu customers next week. The AVM update includes a refreshed design, where users will now see a blue animated sphere replacing the previous black dots.

When AVM becomes accessible, users will be notified with a pop-up next to the voice icon in the ChatGPT app. This week-long rollout is exclusive to Plus and Teams users, and while waiting, OpenAI has introduced new features like Custom Instructions, Memory, improved accents, and five new voices named Arbor, Maple, Sol, Spruce, and Vale—bringing the total number of voices to nine. These nature-inspired names aim to enhance the natural feel of voice interactions..........continue reading

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