The Latest from OpenAI: GPT-4o Unveiled

Welcome to this week's edition of AI for 30! This newsletter dives into OpenAI's latest innovation, GPT-4o, and how to leverage new AI tools to enhance your work in logistics and beyond. This newsletter is your gateway to staying informed and inspired.

On the Agenda This Week:

• Exploring GPT-4o: OpenAI's Latest Model

• Overview of Perplexity AI for Researching Suppliers and Prospects

• Prompt of the Week

• Quote of the Week

Let’s dig in!

Exploring GPT-4o: OpenAI's Latest Model

OpenAI has launched GPT-4o, a new model that brings speed, efficiency, and user-friendliness to the forefront. Here’s what sets it apart:

Key Features:

• Faster and Cheaper: GPT-4o is 2x faster and 50% cheaper than GPT-4 Turbo.

• Intuitive Interface: Easier to use, seamlessly handling voice, text, and images, much like a supercharged Siri.

Capabilities Demonstrated:

• Real-Time Translation: Facilitated communication between multi-language speakers.

• Math Assistance: Guided a presenter through solving a math equation.

• Code Analysis and Weather Interpretation: Analyzed code and interpreted weather data.

• Adaptive Styles: Communicated in various styles, from expressive to robotic.

• Complimentary Access: Available within weeks, along with a new desktop app.

Check out some of the significant use cases people are already coming up with in the X/Twitter thread below.

Overview of Perplexity AI for Researching Suppliers and Prospects

What is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity AI is an AI-driven search engine that delivers quick, comprehensive answers to your questions minus the clutter of ads and pages of results. This tool is GREAT and free. I’ve been very impressed with it and use it to prepare for calls, research prospects, and industries.

How to Use Perplexity AI for Logistics Research:

1. Visit Perplexity AI: Visit Perplexity AI. The interface is clean and straightforward, with a prominent search bar.

2. Formulate Your Question: Think about what you need to know. The more specific your question, the better the results. For example, "Top logistics suppliers for temperature-controlled shipping."

3. Enter Your Query: Type your question into the search bar, hit Enter, or click the search icon.

4. Review the Results: Perplexity AI will summarize critical points related to your query and links to various sources. You’ll see:

   • Key Points: A concise overview of the main takeaways.

   • Sources: Links to articles, books, forums, and more.

   • Images: Relevant visuals to complement the information.

   • Related Questions: Suggestions for further exploration.

5. Deep Dive into Resources: See the links provided to explore detailed sources. Use the "Ask a follow-up" feature for more specific queries or to refine your search.

Practical Applications in Logistics:

Investigating Prospects:

• Search for prospects by industry trends and needs, such as "E-commerce companies expanding their logistics capabilities."

• Understand the market landscape and key players, enabling you to tailor your outreach and proposals.

• Researching Suppliers:

  • Use Perplexity AI to identify potential suppliers by querying specific needs, such as "Leading suppliers of biodegradable packaging materials."

  • Evaluate suppliers by exploring linked resources that offer detailed reviews, market analysis, and supplier directories.

Prompt of the Week

• Allows you to convert any file using ChatGPT (any model)

Convert the attached file from [current file format] to [desired file format]

[Attach file]

Have a great week!

Will