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Crypto Congress + HBD ChatGPT + What Social Media Platform Should I Be On?

2024/11/15
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Key Insights

Why is the crypto industry celebrating the 2024 election results?

The crypto industry sees the 2024 election as the end of a period of excessive regulation and a return to friendlier regulatory environments. Pro-crypto candidates won significant seats, and crypto executives are making inroads with the Trump transition team, signaling potential for more favorable legislation.

How has ChatGPT evolved since its launch in 2022?

ChatGPT has evolved with the introduction of GPT-4, which improved creativity and intelligence. It gained web browsing and code execution capabilities, allowing it to handle complex tasks like mathematical calculations. Multimodal features were added, enabling voice interactions and image generation.

What are some unexpected use cases for ChatGPT that have emerged?

Unexpected use cases include cooking recipe modifications, personal coaching for self-improvement, and processing unstructured thoughts into structured to-do lists. These applications highlight ChatGPT's versatility beyond traditional question-answering.

What are the potential future developments for ChatGPT?

Future developments may include more advanced reasoning capabilities, allowing the model to perform tasks autonomously for extended periods. This could involve planning trips, coding applications, or conducting data analysis, leveraging the model's increasing intelligence to handle complex, real-world scenarios.

What are the key differences between Threads, Blue Sky, and Mastodon?

Threads is popular among creators and influencers, with a focus on personal stories and less emphasis on breaking news. Blue Sky attracts leftists, artists, and journalists, offering a customizable feed and open news sharing. Mastodon is favored by IT administrators and academics, known for its pedantic community and decentralized nature.

What are some tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT?

Experiment with voice mode, leverage memory by telling the model personal details, create custom GPTs for recurring prompts, upload files for processing, and use image features for creative projects. These tips enhance the user experience and unlock new capabilities of the model.

Chapters

The 2024 election has significantly impacted the crypto industry, with pro-crypto candidates winning seats and the industry gaining political influence. This chapter discusses the implications of a crypto-friendly Congress and the potential for friendlier regulation.
  • Bitcoin price hit a new all-time high of $93,000.
  • Crypto executives are lining up to speak with the Trump transition team.
  • FIT21 bill aims to create regulatory clarity for the crypto industry.

Shownotes Transcript

This week, we explore how the 2024 election paved the way for a new crypto-friendly Congress and what that means for the future of crypto. Then, for ChatGPT’s second birthday, Nick Turley, ChatGPT head of product at OpenAI, stops by to tell us where it goes from here and share some of his favorite chatbot hacks. Finally, a listener emailed us last week asking what social network he should be using in 2024. We’ll share our thoughts on which text-based platforms are the least annoying.

 

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Guest:

  • Nick Turley, ChatGPT head of product at OpenAI

 

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