Day Seven Update from OpenAI

Introduction and Overview

• Kevin, leading product at OpenAI, expresses excitement about the halfway point of the 12 days of updates.

• He shares that Sora was launched on Monday with high demand, now available to Plus and Pro users outside Europe.

• Other features like live video, subscription, screen sharing in advanced voice mode, and Santa mode are also fully rolled out globally.

New Feature: Projects in ChatGPT

• Kevin introduces a new feature called "projects" in ChatGPT that allows users to upload files and set custom instructions for tailored conversations.

• Thomas discusses improvements in organizing conversations within ChatGPT through features like conversation search.

Demonstration of Projects

• Drew provides a live demo on creating a project titled "Live Demo Friday the 13th," showcasing how to customize project titles and colors.

• Users can add files or instructions when starting a chat within a project; Drew demonstrates this by asking if code should be deployed on a Friday.

Organizing Conversations

• Drew explains how existing chats can be added to projects using the conversation search feature for better organization.

• He shares an example of organizing a Secret Santa gift exchange event using the projects feature, including survey results and event details.

Practical Application of Features

• Drew highlights how he uses uploaded data (like gift preferences from friends/family) to facilitate planning for events effectively.

Event Organization and Home Maintenance Insights

Organizing a Secret Santa Event

• The speaker discusses the legitimacy of the Python code used for shuffling participants in a Secret Santa event, confirming its validity with Thomas.

• The system allows querying participant preferences, revealing that Luther wants a fun hat as his gift, assigned to Chris.

• Utilizing web search capabilities, they explore options for festive hats, showcasing creativity in gift selection.

Email Communication with Participants

• The speaker demonstrates how to draft an email to event participants using AI tools, initially providing generic content about weather and feelings.

• Feedback is given to refine the email's specificity regarding assignments and rules for the event.

Home Maintenance Project Management

• Transitioning from event organization, the speaker introduces a Home Maintenance project designed to track household tasks and documentation.

• They maintain logs of completed tasks and document smart home setups, emphasizing the importance of organized information management.

Conversational Queries About Home Maintenance

• The speaker illustrates how conversational queries can retrieve specific maintenance information, such as replacing water filters in appliances.

• By asking if their fridge's water filter needs replacement, they receive timely reminders based on logged data.

Programming Tasks and Personal Website Development

• Thomas takes over to discuss enhancing his personal website using templates from Astro wind technology combined with Tailwind CSS.

Astro Template Modification and Live Demo

Overview of the Astro Template

• The speaker discusses testimonials about themselves and mentions updating the specification for the Astro template, emphasizing a quirky tone and specific formatting instructions.

Modifying the Baseline Template

• The speaker initiates modifications to the Baseline template using Canvas, aiming to incorporate personal information and social links. They express optimism about the outcome.

Challenges During Live Demo

• Acknowledging that issues often arise during live demos, the speaker prepares to address any problems encountered while modifying the template.

Successful Integration of Personal Information

• After some troubleshooting, the modified template successfully incorporates personal details such as homepage and social links. The speaker reflects on how easy it was to create a serviceable website with minimal effort.

Searching for Missing Projects

• The speaker identifies missing projects from their portfolio and utilizes new search functionality to find them online, demonstrating an interactive approach with Canvas editing.

Enhancements in Project Management

Interactive Editing Experience

• The speaker highlights improvements in project management tools within ChatGPT, particularly enjoying a diff view that shows line-by-line changes instead of large blocks of text.

Continuous Improvement in User Experience

• Emphasizing ongoing enhancements by the team, they note that these updates significantly improve user experience compared to traditional chat formats.

Finalizing Project Details

• As they finalize their work experience section, they stress the importance of including testimonials as part of their website's content strategy.

Refining Testimonials

Adding New Testimonials

• The speaker demonstrates how to refine testimonial sections by incorporating feedback from colleagues. They humorously accept a less-than-stellar testimonial but aim for improvement.

Generating Testimonial Fragments

• By instructing ChatGPT to generate a refined testimonial section with new quotes, they showcase how projects can be organized into different threads for better clarity and focus.

Conclusion: Future Developments in ChatGPT

Anticipation for Upcoming Features

Rollout Announcement and Process

Introduction to the Rollout

• The speaker introduces a new rollout, indicating a shift from ending previous sessions with jokes to focusing on delivering updates.

• Emphasizes the importance of responsible engineering in the rollout process, suggesting a gradual implementation rather than an immediate launch.

Execution of the Rollout

• The speaker acknowledges that they will not be able to display their screen during the live stream but assures that Drew will assist in monitoring the rollout.