My hands-on experience with GPT-4o

GPT-4o: Impressive features, but not (yet) a corporate game-changer

GPT-4o (o for omni) has been all over the news for two weeks since its launch. Let’s look at the practical side - can we use the new GPT-4o to get stuff done in a corporate-y setting?

Very short version: I don’t think the chatty 4o functions are life-changing for most business use cases. That said, ChatGPT 4.0 is still the go-to LLM for most corporate users.

The longer version: ChatGPT 4o boasts some impressive new features like voice chat and image recognition. That said, they are probably rather gimmicky (for now) and not overly practical in a typical corporate setting. The real value of ChatGPT comes from its ability to handle complex tasks that require context and memory (problem-solving, summarizing information, and brainstorming ideas) – something the 4o model doesn't significantly improve upon.

Also, in a corporate environment, many tasks involve careful consideration, collaboration with colleagues, and access to company-specific information. These aspects aren't necessarily improved by the real-time chat and image recognition capabilities of ChatGPT 4o.

That said, if your company has a well-structured knowledge base integrated with ChatGPT, the 4o model could become a game-changer by providing quick access to relevant information and insights. However, this potential is already present in ChatGPT 4.0.

All opinions are my own. Please be mindful of your company's rules for AI tools and use good judgment when dealing with sensitive data.

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