The Code Report Overview

Key Events and Developments

• Bans on Deep Seek:

  • Italy outright banned Deep Seek app from stores.
  • Similar bans within government agencies in the US, Australia, and Taiwan.

• US Legislative Proposal:

  • A US senator proposes a law to ban all Chinese AI, with potential punishment up to 20 years in prison.

• OpenAI's Competitive Moves:

  • Release of a new 03 Mini model.
  • Introduction of "Deep Research" feature for $200 Pro users, mimicking Deep Seek's UI.
  • Open Source developers created a version of "Deep Research" within 12 hours.

Competitive Landscape and AI Models

• AI Model Testing:

  • Claimed different models’ (OpenAI's 03, Claude Sonet, Deep Seek) performance in building a 2D game using GD Script.
  • Claude Sonet performed best in art; OpenAI 03 last.

• Performance Debates:

  • Mixed opinions on 03 outperforming Deep Seek widely reported online.

• Deep Seek Issues:

  • Website often overloaded, causing data sharing concerns with China.

Miscellaneous

• Sam Altman's Recent AMA:

  • Statements on open source strategy change and past mishandling acknowledged.
  • Suggested corporate damage control measures.

• Deep Research Innovation:

  • Described as potentially fulfilling a single-digit percentage of economically viable jobs.

New Features & Trends

• Google Gemini
  • Already had similar features as Deep Research, released months prior.

Software/Tool Promotion

• Daily.dev:
  • A free tool for curating content for programmers, backed by open source found on GitHub.
  • Extension and apps available for browsers, iOS, and Android.
  • New Plus subscription launched with promotional offers.

Conclusion

• OpenAI continues its efforts to remain at the forefront amidst competitive and regulatory pressures.
• The industry sees rapid evolution and open-source contributions defying commercial model releases.
• The conversation around AI remains dynamic and contentious, gauging technological ethics, business strategies, and legislative impacts.