GPT-5 is here. Now what?

GPT-5 is here. Now what?

Author: MIT Technology Review August 7, 2025 Duration: 7:56
The much-hyped release makes several enhancements to the ChatGPT user experience. But it’s still far short of AGI. This story was written by Grace Huckins and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

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Cyberattacks by AI agents are coming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:30
Agents could make it easier and cheaper for criminals to hack systems at scale. We need to be ready. This story was written by Rhiannon Williams and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
How to run an LLM on your laptop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:06
It’s now possible to run useful models from the safety and comfort of your own computer. Here’s how. This story was written by Grace Huckins and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
Can nuclear power really fuel the rise of AI? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:19
Tech giants are looking for more energy, but building new reactors takes time. This story was written by Casey Crownhart and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:44
Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. This story was written by Mat Honan and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
Are we ready to hand AI agents the keys? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:10
We’re starting to give AI agents real autonomy, and we’re not prepared for what could happen next. This story was written by Grace Huckins and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
The Biggest Questions: How did life begin? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:29
AI is helping chemists unpick the mysteries around the origins of life and detect signs of it on other worlds. This story was written by Michael Marshall and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
How did China come to dominate the world of electric cars? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:32
From generous government subsidies to support for lithium batteries, here are the keys to understanding how China managed to build a world-leading industry in electric vehicles. This story was written by Zeyi Yang and na…