Digimasters Shorts - OpenAI’s GPT-5 Revolution and $Millions Bonuses, China’s Robot Mall Invasion, Microsoft’s Controversial 3D Copilot Launch, AI Startup Loopr’s $5.4M Boost

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Adam N2 (00:05):
Welcome to Digimasters Shorts, we are your hosts Adam
Nagus

Carly W (00:09):
and Carly Wilson delivering the latest scoop from
the digital realm.
Open A.I has launched G.P.T-5,its most advanced AI model yet,
described by C.E.O Sam Altman ashaving Ph.D.-level intelligence.
The new chatbot promises moreaccurate responses, fewer
hallucinations, and enhancedwriting abilities for tasks like
composing emails and reports.

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G.P.T-5 also excels in codingand answering health-related
questions.
A basic version of G.P.T-5 isavailable for free, with paid
subscriptions offering higherusage.
Compared to G.P.T-4, responsesfrom G.P.T-5 are 45% less likely
to contain factual errors.
The model features reducedflattery and fewer unnecessary

(00:51):
emojis for a morestraightforward interaction.
Altman demonstrated G.P.T-5’ssuperpower by building a web app
in under five minutes.
Despite fears about jobdisplacement, Altman believes
G.P.T-5 will create moreprogramming jobs due to rising
demand.
Open A.I emphasizes globalaccess to the technology as part
of its mission to benefit allhumanity.

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G.P.T-5 represents a significantleap forward in AI accessibility
and capability since the firstG.P.T launch in 2022.

Adam N2 (01:21):
A new robot store has opened in Beijing, offering over
100 types of robots, includingmechanical butlers and
human-like replicas of AlbertEinstein.
Named Robot Mall, the store isone of China's first outlets
focused on humanoid andconsumer-oriented robots,
providing sales, spare parts,and maintenance services.
China has heavily invested inrobotics and artificial

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intelligence to address economicslowdowns and an aging
population.
Store director Wang Yifanemphasized the need to expand
beyond traditional roboticscompanies to bring robots into
households.
Visitors to Robot Mall caninteract with various robots,
such as robot dogs and chessplayers.
The mall is situated next to athemed restaurant where robotic

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servers and mechanical chefsoperate.
The launch coincides with thefive-day World Robot Conference
in Beijing, showcasing over1,500 exhibits from more than
200 companies worldwide.
Teams from over 20 countrieswill compete in robotics events
including track and field,dance, and football.
This development highlightsChina's growing focus on

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advancing its robotics industryamid global competition.
The country's robotics subsidiesexceeded$20 billion in the past
year, supporting continuedinnovation and growth.
Open A.I C.E.O Sam Altman hasannounced a special one-time
bonus for select researchers andengineers, citing intense
competition in the AI talentmarket.
The bonuses, varying by role andseniority, will be paid

(02:47):
quarterly over two years, withtop researchers receiving up to
mid, single-digit milliondollars and engineers hundreds
of thousands on average.
Approximately one-third of OpenA.I's full-time workforce, about
1,000 employees, qualify for thepayout.
Altman emphasized ongoingcompensation increases tied to
the company’s success inbuilding artificial general

(03:07):
intelligence.
This unprecedented bonusreflects the fierce talent wars,
with Open A.I losing key staffto Meta, xAI, and rival startup
Thinking Machines.
Altman acknowledged thechallenges, stating“missionaries
will beat mercenaries,” whilecompetitors aggressively pursue
Open A.I’s top talent.
Additionally, Open A.I ispreparing to allow employees to

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cash out millions of vestedstock amid a potential valuation
increase from$300 billion to$500billion.
Not all employees received thebonus, risking internal tensions
despite recent excitement overthe G.P.T-5 launch.
Altman celebrated the rolloutwith staff at a San Francisco
sports bar.
A company spokesperson declinedfurther comment on these

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developments.

Carly W (03:50):
Microsoft has quietly launched Copilot 3D, a new
feature that transforms 2Dimages into 3D models for use in
games, animation, 3D printing,and VR/AR.
This feature is free andavailable through Copilot Labs
on the web, accessible to allCopilot users globally, not just
Pro subscribers.
Copilot 3D requires clear,well-lit 2D images, preferably

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with a distinct background toimprove conversion accuracy.
While the tool excels atconverting objects like
furniture, beach balls, andbananas, it struggles with
animals and humans, sometimesproducing bizarre anatomical
errors.
Copilot 3D supports JPG and PNGimages under 10MB, and outputs
3D models in GLB format, whichcan be used in design tools,

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game engines, and converted for3D printing.
Attempts to create 3D models ofpublic figures or copyrighted
content are blocked by thesystem’s guardrails.
Users must only upload originalimages they own or have rights
to, avoiding depictions withoutconsent.
Despite the restrictions, someattempts to generate models of
copyrighted characters likeMario are still possible but

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with poor results.
Microsoft warns that violatingcontent policies may lead to
account suspension or usagerestrictions.
Overall, Copilot 3D is apromising but experimental tool
for turning flat images intointeractive 3D assets.
Seattle-based startup Loopr,specializing in computer vision
quality control software formanufacturers, has raised$5.4

(05:20):
million in a new funding round.
The investment was led by GrowthWarrior Capital, with
participation from StellarVentures and Tacoma Venture
Fund.
Founded in 2021, Loopr’ssoftware uses AI to detect
defects and quality issueswithout relying on fixed
cameras, running instead ontablets.
This hardware-agnostic approachallows manufacturers in

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aerospace, automotive, andchemical sectors to improve
traceability and identifytrends.
The company currently serves 10Fortune 1000 clients and employs
over 20 people.
C.E.O Priyansha Bagaria, whopreviously worked in machine
learning at InViz AI, drewinspiration from her family’s
manufacturing business in India.
Loopr faces competition fromother startups focusing on

(06:03):
AI-driven factory monitoring andinspection solutions.
Growth Warrior Capital partnerPromise Phelon will join Loopr’s
board as part of the investment.
The funding aims to accelerateLoopr’s growth and expand its
impact in industrial qualitycontrol.
This latest developmenthighlights the growing interest
in AI applications withinmanufacturing technology.

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