Some Cool Open AI Announcements on August 9, 2024

News from Open AI

Try out text-to-speech in the Playground

Building with the text-to-speech API is even easier with the new TTS Playground. You can quickly generate audio by entering a message and selecting from one of six preset voices.

Use function calling in the Playground

With function calling, you can describe functions and have the model intelligently output a JSON object containing arguments to call one or many of your functions. And now you can quickly define and test functions within the Playground.

Generate model outputs that follow your JSON Schemas with Structured Outputs
We just released Structured Outputs, a new feature designed to ensure model-generated outputs will exactly match JSON Schemas that you provide. You can start using Structured Outputs in two forms in the API: through function calling and through the response_format parameter (with a new json_schema option).

Updates

We’ve recently updated our docs page and are regularly adding guides, sample apps, and cookbooks to help you get started and build on the OpenAI platform. Here are a few resources:

How to get Valid AutoHotkey v2 code out of AI tools like Chat GPT, Claude, Bard, etc.

As usual I was watching a lot of videos on AI.  One that caught my eye was the recent upgrade to Claude.   Sonnet is testing very high so I decided to give it a try.

Sure enough, it was providing Valid AutoHotkey V2 code right out of the box!
In the below video we demonstrate this and provide some additional tips on how to get better answers from AI tools.

While Sonnet from Claude is the only tool we know of that writes solid AHK V2 code, I do think Chat GPT & others will be doing the same very soon!

How do you get valid AutoHotkey v2 code from AI?

Tell the AI exactly what you want: say “AutoHotkey v2” (not just “AutoHotkey”), describe the task step by step, and then RUN the code to make sure it works. The model you pick matters a lot too. When I made this video, Claude Sonnet was the first one writing solid v2 right out of the box.

Which AI writes the best AutoHotkey v2 today?

Things have changed a lot since this video. In my 2026 test of 12 models, Grok 4.3 wrote valid v2 98.5% of the time for just 52 cents, with Claude Opus close behind. Full results: I Tested 12 AI Models on AutoHotkey v2.

How to get AI to provide solid AutoHotkey V2 code

How to get AI to provide solid AutoHotkey V2 code orig


Does Chat GPT Suck (or do you❓)

Does Chat GPT Suck? It’s Not You its…  Oh wait, it is you!

Hey there ChatGPT skeptics❗

So, you’ve tried ChatGPT and ended up scratching your head, thinking, “Is this thing really as smart as they say?” I get it. You asked it something simple like, “What’s the meaning of life?” and expected a profound answer, only to get something that made you go, “Huh?”

Well, here’s the deal: using ChatGPT is kind of like learning to play the kazoo. You don’t just pick it up and expect to sound like a pro (unless you’re a kazoo savant, and if so, kudos!). It’s more about how you use it. Remember the old saying, “A bad musician blames their instrument”? It’s kinda like that.

Why does ChatGPT give bad answers?

Usually because of the question, not the tool. Short, vague prompts with no background force ChatGPT to guess, and it guesses wrong. Give it context, be specific about what you want, and tweak your question after each answer. You get out what you put in. 😊

How do you ask ChatGPT better questions?

First off, asking questions is an art form. Think of ChatGPT as that friend who’s really literal. You ask them a short, vague question, and they give you an answer that’s longer than your last grocery receipt. But, if you give them a long, detailed question, they hit you back with something short and sweet. It’s like they’re saying, “Thanks for making my job easier!”

Why does context matter so much?

Now, let’s talk context. Imagine walking up to a stranger and asking, “What should I do?” without any background. They’re going to look at you like you have three heads. ChatGPT is the same. If you don’t give it the lowdown on what you’re asking, it’s going to make more assumptions than your aunt at the family reunion. And we all know how that goes.

Playing 20 Questions, But Cooler 😎

Think of using ChatGPT like playing a game of 20 questions, but you’re both trying to outsmart each other. You ask something, it gives you an answer, and then you tweak your question a bit to get closer to what you really want to know. It’s a dance, a tango of words. And who doesn’t like a good tango❓

Embrace the Awkward

Let’s be real: there’s a learning curve. You’re not going to be the ChatGPT whisperer overnight.🧙 It’s like learning to cook; your first pancake might be a disaster, but by the tenth, you’re flipping them like a pro. So, give it time, play around with your questions, and don’t be afraid to get a little weird with it.

Bottom Line: It’s a Two-Way Street

In conclusion, ChatGPT is only as good as the questions you feed it. It’s a partnership, a give-and-take. You get out what you put in. So, next time you chat with it, remember: it’s not just about what you ask, but how you ask it. Happy chatting, and may your questions be ever in ChatGPT’s favor! 🤖💬🎉