STANDING DESKS ARE THEY A SCAM

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THE COVER STORY: "OpenAI Announced GPT-5.2 (Garlic)"

Hold onto your hats, folks, because OpenAI just dropped GPT-5.2, codenamed "Garlic," on December 11th, 2025! (Sources: [1, 5, 6, 7, 8]). Apparently, after Google's Gemini 3 started flexin' its AI muscles, Sam Altman hit the "code red" button (Source: [1, 5]). Gotta love a little healthy competition, right?

So, what does "Garlic" bring to the table? We're talkin' a 400,000-token context window and a 128,000-token output capacity. (Source: [1, 7]) That's like giving the AI the complete works of Shakespeare and asking it to write a sequel. Reportedly, it also sports reasoning token support for some complex problem-solving. The knowledge cut-off is August 31, 2025. (Source: [1])

There are different variants being rolled out: Instant, Thinking, and Pro. The "Thinking" model apparently beats or ties top industry pros on 70.9% of knowledge work tasks, according to OpenAI (Source: [5]). They're saying enterprise users could save close to 10 hours a week using the new model.

Interestingly, Disney invested a cool $1 billion in OpenAI and gets to use Sora to generate shorts featuring Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters! (Source: [7]) Imagine Mickey Mouse doing the Iron Man landing pose... the possibilities are endless!

Oh, and about that "Garlic" codename? Some whisper it was a separate, parallel project, a strategic reserve model ready to be unleashed. Intrigue intensifies. (Source: [8]).

THE CREDENTIALS: A Deep Dive into AI Model Testing and AGI Certification

Alright, let's talk about trust. How do we know these AI models are legit and not about to turn us all into paperclips? That's where AI model testing credentials and AGI certifications come in.

AI model evaluation certifications are a formal process of assessing and validating AI models against benchmarks (Source: [10]). They make sure AI systems do what they're supposed to, aren't biased, and stick to ethical guidelines. (Source: [10]). Think of it as a report card for robots.

Key things they look at include (Source: [10]):

• Fairness and Bias Detection: No discriminatory behavior allowed!
• Robustness and Reliability: Can it handle weird situations?
• Explainability and Interpretability: Can humans understand its decisions?
• Compliance and Ethical Standards: Following the rules!
• Security and Privacy: Keeping data safe!

There are certifications available to show your AI governance skills (Source: [14])! The AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) credential demonstrates someone's ability to ensure safety and trust in AI. There's also the Certified AI Testing Professional (CAITP) which validates people in the AI testing domain (Source: [15]).

As for AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) certification, that's a whole other beast. AGI is AI that can reason, learn, and adapt like a human, but faster. (Source: [12]). We're not quite there yet, but the idea is that eventually, AGI will need some kind of certification to prove it's not going to go rogue. However, AGI certifications seem to be focused on skills for working with AI tools, rather than certifying the AI itself (Source: [13]). For now, it seems like certifying people who work with AI is more common than certifying the AI.

Are we victims? Maybe. Maybe not. The key is transparency, rigorous testing, and ongoing monitoring. We need to hold these AI systems accountable and make sure they're aligned with human values.

MIXTURE OF EXPERTS: We Are Firm Believers

Okay, let's get a little nerdy. Mixture of Experts (MoE) is a machine learning technique where multiple "expert" networks work together to solve a problem. (Sources: [2, 4, 11]). Instead of one giant, monolithic AI, you have a team of specialists, each handling a specific task.

How does it work? There's a "gating network" that decides which expert is best suited for each input. (Sources: [2, 3]). This selective activation makes MoE models super efficient because only the experts needed for a given task are used (Source: [2, 4]). It's like having a super-smart AI team where everyone has a specific job.

Why are we "firm believers"? Because MoE allows for larger, more powerful models without the computational cost. (Source: [4]). It's a way to scale AI without breaking the bank or melting the planet. Models like Google's Switch Transformers and Mistral's Mixtral use MoE to boost capacity and efficiency (Source: [2]). Some suspect even GPT-4 uses a MoE architecture (Source: [4]).

FUN HISTORY SECTION

CALLOUT: Did you know the concept of Mixture of Experts was first introduced in 1991 by Robert Jacobs and Geoffrey Hinton?! (Sources: [2, 3, 4, 9]). Their paper, "Adaptive Mixture of Local Experts," proposed dividing tasks among smaller, specialized networks to reduce training times and computational requirements. (Sources: [2, 3]). AI history: Making AI history a recurring "thing".

THE VERDICT

So, are standing desks a scam? Well, that's for another article. But when it comes to AI, here's the deal:

• Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest advancements, like GPT-5.2 "Garlic" and the rise of MoE.
• Demand Transparency: Ask questions about how these models are built, tested, and certified.
• Embrace the Future: AI is here to stay, and it's going to change the world. Let's make sure it changes it for the better.

Until next time, stay vibin'!