Google, OpenAI Push AI Boundaries Amid New Advances

Google has been using Anthropic's Claude AI to benchmark its Gemini AI, raising concerns about compliance, though Google denies using Claude for training. OpenAI is considering entering the humanoid robotics market and has invested in companies like Figure AI, although this is a lesser focus compared to AI advancements. During its '12 Days of Shipmas' event, OpenAI introduced significant updates, including the o1 AI model and the 'Reinforced Fine-tuning' method, enhancing reasoning and customization capabilities. The o3 model showcases improved programming and safety features through 'deliberative alignment,' aimed at handling complex reasoning and safety scenarios. These developments keep OpenAI at the forefront of AI technology, offering new tools for various applications.