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Article: "OpenAI Releases GPT-4 Turbo"

AI Context: This announcement continues OpenAI's rapid development cycle that began with GPT-3 in 2020. The "Turbo" designation typically indicates improved speed and efficiency, similar to previous model iterations. This release comes amid increased competition from Google's Bard and Anthropic's Claude, as companies race to dominate the AI assistant market worth an estimated $25 billion by 2025.

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We offer 500+ curated premium news sources across 34 categories including Technology, Business, Science, Politics, Health, and more. Sources include top publications like TechCrunch, BBC News, The Atlantic, Wired, and Hacker News.

Our AI provides historical context, explains technical terms, and connects current events to broader trends. It's like having a knowledgeable friend explain the background of every story, making complex news accessible to everyone.

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Current.io supports over 140 languages with 500+ Microsoft neural voices across 60+ countries and regions. This includes comprehensive coverage of English variants, Chinese dialects, Spanish variants, Arabic dialects, Indian languages, European languages, and many more. View all supported languages.

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