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As we wrap up 2024, OpenAI treated us to an exciting “12 Days of Shipmas” event, unveiling a sleigh-full of new features and products. Let’s unwrap the highlights of this AI-powered holiday celebration!

Day 1: Full GPT-4 and ChatGPT Pro

OpenAI kicked off Shipmas by releasing the full version of GPT-4 and introducing ChatGPT Pro, a new subscription tier priced at $2001. This premium offering grants access to GPT-4, Voice Mode, and a special version of GPT-4.

Day 2: Reinforcement Fine-Tuning

The second day brought advancements in AI model training, with OpenAI showcasing their reinforcement fine-tuning techniques2.

Day 3: Sora-Turbo Unveiled

OpenAI released Sora-Turbo, an enhanced version of their text-to-video AI generator2. This launch addressed the growing demand for advanced video creation tools.

Day 4: Canvas Updates

Improvements to ChatGPT’s Canvas feature were announced, enhancing the collaborative writing and coding interface introduced in October5.

Day 5: Apple Intelligence Integration

OpenAI revealed integrations with Apple’s ecosystem, bringing AI capabilities closer to Apple users2.

Day 6: Multimodal Advanced Voice Mode and Santa Mode

This day brought enhancements to voice interactions, including a festive “Santa Mode” for the holiday season2.

Day 7: Projects and Folders for ChatGPT

OpenAI introduced an organizational feature allowing users to create custom folders for their chats, similar to Notion or Google Drive6.

Day 8: Enhanced Search and Free Access

The ChatGPT Search feature, previously limited to paid users, was made available to all free users. It was also integrated into Advanced Voice Mode6.

Day 9: Developer-Focused Updates

A “mini Dev Day” brought several updates for developers, including GPT-4 in the API, Realtime API improvements, and a new fine-tuning method8.

Day 10: ChatGPT via Phone and WhatsApp

OpenAI made ChatGPT accessible through a 1-800 number and WhatsApp, expanding its reach to landlines and feature phones68.

Day 11: Desktop App Integrations

More app integrations were announced for the ChatGPT desktop application on Mac8.

Day 12: The Grand Finale

While the specific announcement for the final day wasn’t available in the search results, OpenAI promised something “super exciting” to conclude the event

Throughout Shipmas, OpenAI demonstrated its commitment to innovation, accessibility, and user experience. From advanced AI models to practical applications, these announcements showcase the rapid evolution of AI technology and its growing integration into our daily lives.

As we look forward to 2025, it’s clear that OpenAI is set to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of artificial intelligence. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the AI space!