GPT-5 Arrives, and We Try the New Alexa+

In this episode of Hard Fork, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the latest AI developments, focusing on OpenAI's GPT-5, which they previewed in a press briefing. They share their initial impressions, noting its improved reasoning capabilities and accessibility for free users, while also raising questions about its practical advancements and potential limitations. Later, they delve into their experiences with Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa+, highlighting both promising features and frustrating shortcomings, including reliability issues and excessive advertising. They interview Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa and Echo at Amazon, about the challenges of integrating AI into existing products and the future direction of Alexa.