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OpenAI just flipped the switch on its next big bet

OpenAI just launched something that could redefine what AI actually does for you. It's called ChatGPT agent and it's built to act on your behalf.

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• Instead of just answering questions, ChatGPT can now take action across your apps.

• It can check your calendar, build slide decks, write and run code, even plan a meal.

• It combines previous tools like Operator (browsing) and Deep Research (summarizing) into one seamless experience.

• You activate “agent mode” inside ChatGPT if you're on a Pro, Plus, or Team plan.

• The agent can access Gmail, GitHub, and APIs plus run code in a terminal.

• OpenAI claims it aces tough benchmarks like FrontierMath and Humanity’s Last Exam.

• But the company is also flagging potential risks, disabling memory for now, and scanning prompts for biohazard-related misuse.

This shift from “chatbot” to “agent” marks a real turning point, if it works as promised. We’ve heard agent hype before, but OpenAI’s infrastructure and benchmarks suggest this might be different. The next big test? Whether it can consistently handle real-world complexity not just controlled demos.

Netflix’s newest sci-fi features a silent co-director: AI

Netflix quietly used generative AI to create a VFX shot in its new Argentine series El Eternauta, marking a first for the platform.

Here’s everything you need to know:

• Netflix said it used GenAI to depict a building collapse, a scene otherwise too expensive to make.

• The sequence was finished 10x faster than traditional methods and came in under budget.

• It was created in collaboration with Eyeline Studios, Netflix’s in-house production innovation team.

• Co-CEO Ted Sarandos called AI a tool to make shows “better, not just cheaper.”

• This marks the first GenAI footage to appear in a Netflix original; not a prototype, but final cut.

• Co-CEO Greg Peters hinted at broader GenAI use, like voice search and dynamic ad content.

• Still, AI remains a flashpoint in Hollywood, especially after the 2023 strikes centered on tech fears.

This is less about effects and more about a shift in storytelling economics. If AI can collapse buildings at a fraction of the cost, expect more shows that previously couldn’t afford their own ambition. But the line between help and replacement? That’s still the real plot twist.

Zuckerberg isn’t just betting on AI, he’s buying it.

Meta has quietly hired two of Apple’s top AI engineers, just weeks after securing their boss with a $200M offer.

Here’s everything you need to know:

• Mark Lee and Tom Gunter, both key players in Apple’s AI team, are joining Meta’s Superintelligence Labs.

• Their former boss, Ruoming Pang, also defected to Meta recently for a reported $200M+ multiyear deal.

• Meta’s AI unit is now filled with ex-Apple talent, including some of its most senior researchers.

• Apple’s internal AI division (AFM) is now scrambling, offering raises to stem the exodus.

• Meta, meanwhile, is offering compensation packages worth 5 to 10x more than Apple’s standard.

• Apple is still deciding whether to use its own models or lean on OpenAI or Anthropic for Siri and Apple Intelligence.

• Zuckerberg says Meta will invest “hundreds of billions” into AI compute and talent and he’s not bluffing.

Meta is treating AI like a zero-sum game and Apple’s indecision is costing them. In this kind of war, culture and clarity might matter more than compute. Which makes you wonder: what’s more dangerous, losing talent, or not knowing what to do with it?

xAI’s Grok now flirts, literally!

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is doubling down on personality-driven AI, starting with anime companions.

Here’s everything you need to know:

• xAI has introduced “Ani,” a flirtatious anime girl, and “Rudi,” a friendly red panda, in its Grok app.

• The characters are exclusive to Super Grok subscribers on iOS, priced at $30/month.

• A male companion, “Valentine,” is also part of the rollout, with more avatars reportedly in the works.

• Musk’s team is hiring “Fullstack Engineers called Waifus” to build future AI anime personalities.

• The job pays up to $440K and includes equity, a clear sign xAI is investing heavily in this niche.

• This comes days after Grok faced backlash for posting antisemitic content, prompting public apologies.

• Critics argue xAI is chasing novelty while struggling with basic safety and moderation issues.

This move says more about where AI culture is headed than any tech demo. Personality is the product now. And while waifus may grab headlines, they also expose the awkward tension between AI’s promise and its growing pains. The real question: do users want tools or friends?

AI needs more than coders

AI is reshaping industries and it’s not just a game for engineers. From ethics to design to storytelling, the field is opening up for non-tech minds.

Here’s everything you need to know:

• AI ethics specialists ensure systems are fair, transparent, and accountable especially in hiring, lending, and justice.

• UX/UI designers craft intuitive, human-centered AI interfaces, making complex systems usable for everyday people.

• Policy analysts help governments and companies navigate regulation, privacy, and rights in an AI-first world.

• Behavioural researchers study how AI changes what we do from how we shop to how we vote.

• Content strategists and explainers simplify AI for the public, creating onboarding guides, videos, and messaging.

• Program managers coordinate between tech, legal, and design to ensure AI aligns with human values.

• Non-technical research associates study the social, economic, and cultural impact of AI, often influencing policy and product design.

The real opportunity in AI isn’t just technical, it’s human. As AI becomes more embedded in life, it needs people who understand how society works, what fairness looks like, and how to tell a story. This shift could make AI more inclusive and smarter.

Decart’s Mirage is building the future of streaming, frame by frame

A startup called Decart has built an AI model that can transform live footage in real time turning Zoom calls, YouTube clips, even games into surreal, dynamic art.

Here’s everything you need to know:

• Decart’s tool, Mirage, lets users feed in prompts like “cosmic Roman Empire underwater” and watch the video morph instantly.

• It generates 20 frames per second with just 100ms of latency, smooth enough for TikTok and livestreaming.

• The tech relies on custom code and high-efficiency use of Nvidia GPUs to keep up with real-time demands.

• The company just launched a public site and app where users can remix YouTube clips and upload their own videos.

• It’s also demoed game engines using the same tech, dynamically building playable worlds on the fly.

• But it’s not all fun, the model sometimes shifts race or gender unintentionally, raising questions about stability and bias.

• CEO Dean Leitersdorf says only the biggest labs like OpenAI or Google could replicate this. He wants to stay independent.

Mirage feels like a toy now, but it’s a Trojan horse. Real-time video generation could remake streaming, gaming, even how we communicate. The question is whether this future will be delightful, dystopian or just deeply weird.

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