Trump’s AI czar, 2025 AI trends, and HubSpot’s big buy

David Sacks takes on AI and crypto policy, rivals outsmart OpenAI, and HubSpot bets on conversational intelligence.

December 06, 2024

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OpenAI just rolled out ChatGPT Pro, a $200/month subscription offering unlimited access to its most advanced o1 reasoning model, GPT-4o, and Advanced Voice mode. Pro users get faster, more accurate responses for complex tasks, with web browsing and file uploads coming soon.

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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David Sacks as the White House’s first AI and Cryptocurrency Czar. The venture capitalist and podcaster will guide U.S. policy on artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, aiming to position America as a global leader in both sectors.

Why it matters: Sacks will define legal frameworks for cryptocurrencies, develop strategies for AI growth, and tackle issues like Big Tech bias and censorship.

The big picture: Sacks’ appointment signals a push for innovation-friendly regulations, blending Silicon Valley expertise with Washington policy. As a PayPal Mafia member and co-host of the "All-In Podcast," Sacks has been a vocal supporter of free speech and decentralized technologies.

What’s next: Sacks will play a key role in shaping the tech policy agenda under the Trump administration, fostering innovation while addressing regulatory challenges.

Smarter models: AI like OpenAI’s o1 will excel at reasoning, coding, and science, powered by curated and synthetic data.

Workplace transformation: AI agents will handle complex workflows, freeing employees for high-value tasks, with tools like Copilot Studio enabling customization.

Daily life companions: AI assistants like Copilot will simplify daily tasks, from managing schedules to furnishing homes.

Greener AI: Sustainable data centers and zero-carbon initiatives will power AI growth efficiently.

Responsible AI: Stronger testing and customization will enhance safety and alignment with workplace policies.

Scientific breakthroughs: AI will drive advancements in medicine, sustainable materials, and global challenges.

Rival AI developers are reportedly using OpenAI’s o1 reasoning models to generate training data for their own models. By leveraging the summarized "chain of thought" provided by o1, competitors can reverse-engineer the reasoning process to improve their own AI systems.

Why it matters: This approach allows rivals to enhance their reasoning models more affordably and efficiently, creating stronger competition for OpenAI in the increasingly crowded AI landscape.

The big picture: While OpenAI prohibits using its outputs to train competing systems, enforcing this rule is challenging. Rivals can combine OpenAI-generated reasoning data with open-source models like Meta's Llama to close the gap in reasoning capabilities.

What’s next: As reasoning models flood the market, OpenAI must innovate and adapt to maintain its competitive edge.

HubSpot announced its acquisition of Frame AI, an AI-driven conversational intelligence platform. Frame AI’s tools will allow HubSpot to process unstructured data, like emails and calls, into real-time insights, enhancing customer engagement and helping businesses anticipate customer needs. The move is set to unify structured and unstructured data across HubSpot’s CRM, benefiting marketers, sales teams, and service specialists with actionable intelligence.

Palantir Technologies and Shield AI have announced a strategic partnership to develop AI-powered autonomous aircraft. By integrating Shield AI's Hivemind system with Palantir's real-time intelligence platforms like Gaia, the collaboration aims to enhance battlefield operations with unprecedented speed and precision. The deal reflects the growing reliance on AI technologies in modern warfare, particularly amid rising tensions between the US and China.