Episode 145 - AI’s Most Pivotal Week of 2025
Description
In today’s episode of Shape of Tomorrow, I explore what may be the most important week in AI so far this year.
Three game-changing announcements arrived almost back-to-back: OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT-5 with a major leap in reasoning, accuracy, and adaptability; their surprise release of open-weight GPT-OSS models that could transform how organizations build AI solutions; and Google’s introduction of an AI tutor inside Gemini that may redefine the future of AI in education. I share my early hands-on impressions of GPT-5, explain why open-weight models are such a strategic shift, and examine how Google’s move could reshape the classroom.
I also close with a phased and practical action plan for leaders whose organizations have not yet taken the AI plunge but know the time has come. Whether you are a technology leader, strategist, or simply curious about where AI is heading, this episode will help you see the opportunities and decide your next move.
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