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OpenAI launched Sora Turbo, enabling text-to-video generation for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users with monthly generation limits and regional restrictions in Europe and the UK. Google announced a quantum computing breakthrough with the development of the Willow chip, potentially enabling commercial quantum applications. Discussions on O1 model performance highlighted its lag behind Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini in coding tasks, with calls for algorithmic innovation beyond transformer scaling. The Llama 3.3 Euryale v2.3 model was praised for storytelling and roleplay capabilities, with users suggesting parameter tuning to reduce creative liberties and repetition. Alternatives like Mistral-Large, Behemoth, and Endurance v1.1 were also noted. Additionally, Nvidia faces an anti-monopoly investigation in China. Memes and humor around GPU issues and embargo mishaps were popular on social media.