AI Outshines Human Tutors in Nigeria, ChatGPT Unveils Task Management Features, and CES 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations

A randomized trial from Nigeria highlights AI’s transformative role in education, with students using GPT-4 gaining two years of knowledge in just six weeks, notably benefiting girls in their studies. OpenAI’s ChatGPT introduces “Tasks,” enabling automated actions like scheduling and news summaries, signaling strides toward advanced AI assistants. Meanwhile, the CES 2025 showcased breakthroughs like AI-powered fridges and next-gen drones. Luma Labs’ Ray 2 debuts with ten times the power for faster, detailed AI video rendering, unlocking possibilities for high-quality generative content. Stay tuned as AI continues reshaping industries and lifestyles.

Table of Contents

• New Study: AI Outperforms Human Tutors in Nigeria
• ChatGPT’s New Feature: Tasks
• Biggest AI Announcements from CES 2025
• Ray 2 by Luma Labs: Lights, Camera, AI Action!
• Wrap Up

New Study: AI Outperforms Human Tutors in Nigeria

A recent randomized, controlled trial revealed that students using AI technology, including GPT-4 as a tutor, gained two years’ worth of knowledge in just six weeks of after-school sessions.

• Key Findings:
• The method benefited all students, but particularly girls who were initially lagging in their studies.

Conclusion: It looks like AI is truly leveling the educational playing field!

ChatGPT’s New Feature: Tasks

OpenAI has unveiled a new beta feature for ChatGPT called “Tasks.” This feature allows the AI to:

• Schedule reminders
• Perform automated actions

What’s New:

Unlike before, where it only responded in real-time, Tasks can now manage your to-dos and even send you daily news summaries.

Significance: This is a small yet significant step toward building the AI virtual assistants we’ve been dreaming of, with enormous potential applications!

Biggest AI Announcements from CES 2025

If you missed it, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was packed with innovative AI technology. Highlights included:

• AI-powered fridges
• Next-generation drones

Matt Wolfe and I covered all the highlights in our latest episode of The Next Wave. Be sure to check that out for an entertaining overview of the cutting-edge developments in the AI space!

Ray 2 by Luma Labs: Lights, Camera, AI Action!

Luma Labs has introduced Ray 2, a generative AI video model that boasts ten times more computing power than its predecessor.

What This Means:

• Faster rendering
• Crisper details
• A variety of exciting new tools for video creation

With AI video technology progressing rapidly, we could see high-quality AI-generated content hitting the screens by the end of the year!

Wrap Up

That’s all for today, folks!

Stay informed and keep exploring the fascinating world of AI as it evolves. Thanks for tuning in to AI Tech News Today, and remember to join us next time for more developments in technology!