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Fast Company called AI For Humans 'the most entertaining way to learn about artificial intelligence.' Every Thursday, hosts Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell break down the biggest AI news, tools, and breakthroughs, so you can stay ahead without losing your mind. Whether you're AI-curious or deep in the game, this is your weekly reset on everything that matters in artificial intelligence.
A new AI model named Kimi K3 has been released by Moonshot Labs in China, positioning itself as a competitor to leading American AI models. Early comparisons suggest it is comparable to GPT-5.6 Sole and superior to Opus 4.8, though not yet at the level of Fable 5.
A significant claim was made regarding the upcoming release of OpenAI's GPT-5, with one source suggesting it could be available as early as the following week. This news follows the recent reset of Claude Fable 5's subscription date.
The Kimi K3 AI model has shown proficiency in building web-based games, with one example cited as being more creatively interesting than a GPT-5.6 Sole counterpart. This highlights a potential divergence in creative output between different AI models.
The subscription window for Anthropic's Fable 5 model has been extended, with the end date for its availability being pushed back. This development is noted in the context of increased competition in the AI market.
OpenAI has launched its latest suite of AI models: GPT 5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna. GPT 5.6 Sol is their new flagship model, available to paid users, while Terra and Luna will be accessible for free. The new models are described as fast, capable, and reliable, with Sol Ultra specifically noted for its performance on agent benchmarks.
OpenAI is merging its ChatGPT and Codex applications into a new 'GPT Work' app. This consolidation aims to combine the general capabilities of ChatGPT with the coding and productivity features of Codex, which included integrations with calendars and Google Docs.
OpenAI has released GPT Live, an updated version of their real-time voice model, previously rumored as 'BD' or bidirectional. A key feature highlighted is the ability for the model to interrupt and be interrupted, creating a more natural conversational flow. The model also demonstrated impressive performance in generating exact transcripts of conversations.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has launched two new AI developments: Muse and Spark 1.1. Spark 1.1 is described as a new coding agent, with the speaker noting it is 'fast, it is cheap, and it is surprisingly capable.'
Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, has released Grok 4.5. The model is characterized as being fast, cheap, and surprisingly capable.
There are circulating rumors that OpenAI's next major model, GPT-6, might be released this month. This speculation follows the recent launch of GPT 5.6 Sol and other OpenAI models.
Reactors has released Lingbot World 2, a feature that allows users to live stream their own virtual worlds. This enables creative uses such as embodying characters like a 'walking hamburger on Mars' or within a '90s shopping mall'.
The character George Castanza has been recognized as the AI meme of the week. The details surrounding how this character achieved this status are to be discussed.
The GPT 5.6 Sol Ultra model from OpenAI has reportedly performed exceptionally well on the 'Agent's Last Exam' benchmark. This benchmark is designed to assess what agents will need to do to be successful in the future.
OpenAI's GPT 5.6 models, particularly Sol, are being highlighted for improved design capabilities, demonstrated through five different games showcased in their blog post. These games include a sailing game, a tiny voids game, a museum website, and a clockwork village game.
OpenAI plans to launch GPT 5.6 on a platform called 'Cerebrus' in July, which is expected to significantly increase the model's speed. This move is anticipated to change how users create and interact with AI models due to the improved performance.
Despite improvements in speed and conversational flow, OpenAI's GPT Live voice model exhibited significant flaws. It struggled with basic tasks like counting letters in numbers and failed to adhere to a 'don't tell my wife' instruction, indicating a lack of contextual understanding.
Anthropic has officially released Claude Sonnet 5, a new AI model that promises to deliver performance comparable to their Opus model but at a significantly reduced cost and increased speed. This release follows earlier rumors and anticipation within the AI community.
Fable 5 is slated to return, with its relaunch anticipated for tomorrow, according to discussions on the AI for Humans podcast. The specific details of Fable 5's relaunch, including any changes to sign-in requirements or pricing, remain unknown, but Anthropic has received approval for its release.
OpenAI's new flagship model, GPT 5.6 Soul, has been announced but is currently experiencing limited access, with only 20 companies reportedly having access. The model is facing governmental processes similar to those impacting Fable, raising questions about the future of advanced AI model accessibility.
There's a notable trend of users and companies shifting towards Chinese AI models, such as GLM, due to restricted access to cutting-edge Western models like OpenAI's and Anthropic's. This shift is driven by the perception that Chinese models offer comparable performance at a lower cost, potentially impacting the global AI market share.
The conversation touches upon the increasing trend of 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) requirements for accessing advanced AI models, questioning users about the data they are willing to share. The hosts ponder whether such measures, including potential biometric data like iris scanning, are necessary for security or an infringement on privacy.