Jason Michael Perry — Thoughts on Tech & Things

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  1. šŸ§  WP Engine Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Automattic

    WP Engine secured a significant preliminary injunction, restoring its customers’ access to WordPress.org and granting WP Engine control over the ACF plugin. This decision is a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle between WP Engine and Automattic, the company behind WordPress.

    I have friends with strong opinions on both sides, but this ruling feels like the right decision. WordPress and Automatticā€™s approach to weaponizing open-source services against WP Engine seemed not only unfair but potentially catastrophic for the company. However, this is just a preliminary ruling, and with the case still pending, this story is far from over.

  2. šŸ§  OpenAIā€™s 12 Days of Ship-mas Brings New AI Tools

    OpenAI is in full holiday mode, unveiling new products daily as part of its ā€œ12 Days of Ship-mas.ā€ Among the highlights so far is a new $200 reasoning model designed for pros, alongside Soros, an advanced video AI tool, and expanded features for Canvas, its collaborative AI workspace.

    I havenā€™t yet had the chance to test these updates, and Iā€™m still waiting for access to Soros, but the rapid pace of these releases is exciting. With a few days left in the campaign, Iā€™m curious to see what else OpenAI has up its sleeve. Stay tunedā€”this might be the most eventful holiday season in AI yet!

  3. šŸ§  GM Cruise Hits the Brakes on Robotaxis

    Cruise paused its robotaxi service in 2023 after a tragic accident where a woman was dragged by a self-driving car. That incident led to massive layoffs and the departure of top executives, sparking speculation that Cruise would soon fold into GM entirely.

    So, it was a surprise when the company restarted service in April, albeit with safety drivers. My guess? The cost per ride with safety drivers made profitability tough to envision, and GM likely didnā€™t want to risk another high-profile incident damaging its brand.

    Running a self-driving taxi service isnā€™t as straightforward as it sounds. Vehicles with human supervision donā€™t need to be nearly as perfect as fully autonomous cars ferrying people through unexpected circumstances.

    With Cruise now officially out, the robotaxi market narrows to Waymoā€”continuing to expand its footprintā€”and Tesla, promising its fleet as early as 2025.

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  5. šŸ§  AWS re:Invent Kicks Off

    AWS re:Invent is in full swing in Las Vegas, bringing a flood of product announcements as usual. On the AI front, the standout is Nova, a new family of Amazon-developed AI models that significantly outshine the previous Titan models, alongside enhancements to the Q suite of developer tools.

    If you have time, check out the keynoteā€”itā€™s packed with updates. Iā€™ll keep an eye out for more exciting developments to share next week.

  6. šŸ§  OpenAIā€™s 12 Days of Shipmas

    Buckle up! OpenAI just kicked off ā€œ12 Days of Shipmas,ā€ promising new product releases every day. This announcement follows Sam Altmanā€™s intriguing email suggesting we might be closer to building AGI than many believe.

    Sora, OpenAIā€™s video AI tool, and updates to its reasoning model seem like obvious contenders, but what other surprises are in store? Itā€™s shaping up to be an exciting end to the year for AI enthusiasts.

  7. šŸ§  EV Plug and Charge Moves Forward

    One of the things I love most about my Tesla is the seamless experience of the Supercharger network. Just plug in and chargeā€”no apps, no QR codes, no hassle. It simply charges the card linked to my car.

    By contrast, my experiences with other charging networks have been riddled with issues: downloading apps, creating accounts, verifying emails, and struggling with bad cell signalsā€”all just to start charging.

    Thankfully, EV charging companies and manufacturers are moving toward a universal ā€œplug-and-chargeā€ system. Starting in 2025, chargers will be able to detect the car and handle payments automatically, making charging as simple as plugging in. Itā€™s a big step toward reducing EV anxiety and fixing the clunky user experience weā€™ve all endured.

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  9. šŸ“ŗ Levels of AI (Part 2)

    How far can AI go?
    In Part 2, I explore Levels 4 and 5 of AIā€”moving from creating art and music to tackling complex organizational challenges. Imagine AI managing your homeā€”or even running your business. The future is closer than you think.
    šŸŽ„ Watch now to see how AI evolves and whatā€™s next.

  10. šŸ“ŗ Levels of AI (Part 1)

    AI has come a long wayā€”from chatbots (Level 1) to early reasoning models (Level 2) and the rise of autonomous agents (Level 3). Weā€™re still in the early stages, but progress is accelerating fast!

    In part 2, Iā€™ll uncover Levels 4 and 5, where the real game-changers await. Donā€™t miss it!

    What excites you most about the future of AI? Letā€™s discuss!

  11. šŸ“ŗ Foundation Models

    I’m exploring the world of foundation models! From ChatGPT to Claude, LLaMA, Titan, and Gemini, see how each one powers up possibilities in AI. Curious about which model fits your business best?
    Watch to learn more!


    #foundationmodels #ai

  12. šŸ§  Could AI Be Your Next Wingman?

    Bumbleā€™s CEO recently suggested that AI could help you understand what youā€™re looking for in relationships better than you might on your own. Historically, many relationships began through introductions by friends or family who saw potential connections you couldnā€™t. Now, with AI, we might have a digital ā€œwingmanā€ that could offer similar insights.

    Grindr is also exploring this concept, aiming to create the dating worldā€™s first AI-powered wingmanā€”one that could scout potential matches and come back with thoughts you might not have considered.

    How long before the shortcut “Hey Siri, find me a date!” works?

  13. šŸ§  Teslaā€™s Optimus Robots Are Fake

    If you missed it, Teslaā€™s Optimus robots, which Elon Musk claims could one day be the biggest-selling product of all time, arenā€™t quite what they seem. Instead of functioning autonomously, these robots were controlled by humans behind the scenes, performing basic tasks.

    In a world where Boston Dynamics routinely releases videos of robots doing somersaults, jumping, and working autonomously, this demonstration felt underwhelming. It raises the question: where does Teslaā€™s robotics tech stand compared to its competitors? Right now, itā€™s anyoneā€™s guess.

  14. šŸ§  Backdoors Donā€™t Work

    One of the biggest, least discussed stories globally is the compromised security of U.S. communication systems. By government mandate, backdoors were added to allow access to all communications in the U.S., and now it seems Chinaā€”and possibly othersā€”have exploited this vulnerability.

    The lesson is clear: backdoors donā€™t work. When you open a system, you open it to everyone, not just the intended party. We need to rethink our approach and seriously consider what a truly secure, closed-door solution looks like. The choices weā€™ve made to implement backdoors are now leading us to face serious consequences.

  15. šŸ§  Whoā€™s Really Driving?

    The reality is that many people are getting what they think is a ā€œrobotaxiā€ rideā€”except it’s actually driven by humans. Itā€™s a strange gray area where the lines between human-driven cars and semi-autonomous vehicles blur, leading us to ask: whoā€™s really driving, and does it even matter?

    This growing trend of Uber and Lyft drivers using Teslaā€™s Autopilot as makeshift robotaxis has sparked concerns about safety and the ethics of allowing this tech to stand in for a driver.