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Summary OpenAI is set to charge $20,000/month for AI agents aimed at PhD-level tasks, with SoftBank backing its expansion. Governments’ AI race misses the potential of collaboration, while “Severance” TV show explores how our work selves shape our identities. The ongoing debate over birthright citizenship highlights the power dynamics in America’s history. Larry Page’s new AI startup, Dynatomics, is set to revolutionize manufacturing. Meanwhile, anti-aging breakthroughs remain unproven, with current techniques still experimental. ...

Summary Real-time data is replacing trust in the workplace, tracking every move without the need for weekly reports. Amazon’s Alexa+ offers smarter AI features but raises questions over cost and privacy. The AI investment boom will mostly burn investors, with only a few true innovators striking wealth. Mixue has become the world’s largest fast-food chain, thriving on affordability and pop culture appeal. Baby boomers are reshaping financial norms through massive wealth transfers to their children. ...

Summary This week’s reading took me through a mix of thought-provoking and practical topics: Satya Nadella’s vision for Microsoft’s AI and quantum future, xAI’s powerful Grok 3 launch, and a chilling documentary on the disappearance of Malaysian Flight 370. I also explored debates around smartphone bans in schools, the surprising downsides of elite tutoring, a game-changing cash-back credit card from U.S. Bank, and strategies to stand out at work. Grabbed My Attention Dwarkesh Patel’s podcast with Satya Nadella - Microsoft’s AGI Plan & Quantum Breakthrough Satya Nadella breaks down Microsoft’s big bets on AI and quantum computing. He lays out a clear thesis: AI isn’t just about fancy tech; it needs to drive real economic growth—like 10% global GDP kind of growth. Microsoft’s making serious moves in quantum, unveiling the Majorana 1 chip, which uses a new topological superconductor to stabilize qubits. If they nail this, quantum goes from science fiction to reality. He also talks about AI’s impact across industries, from gaming to enterprise, and the need for legal guardrails to keep things in check. Bottom line? Microsoft isn’t just playing in AI; they’re trying to own the future. ...

Hello, dear readers! It’s been a while—quite a few years, in fact—since I last wrote regularly on this site. But after this long break, I’m excited to say that I’m back and ready to write consistently again. To kick things off, I’ll be starting a new series: weekly summary posts every weekend. These posts will feature the most interesting articles, essays, and insights I’ve come across from around the web and other sources. Think of it as a curated collection of thought-provoking ideas, stories, and trends that caught my attention—delivered straight to you. ...

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OpenAI, a frontrunner in artificial intelligence research, has recently announced several groundbreaking updates that are set to enhance AI technology interactions in dramatic ways. New Voice and Image Features for ChatGPT The beloved AI model, ChatGPT, is now more capable than ever. OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT with new voice and image features, setting a new standard for AI interactions. This enhancement allows ChatGPT to manipulate images based on voice instructions. This capability is a landmark achievement in the AI realm as it enables the model to interpret and generate text descriptions for images, thereby adding a new dimension to how users interact with AI. ...

I requested ChatGPT to assume the role of a prominent Indian journalist and come up with a list of questions that would be asked if Mahatma Gandhi were alive today. Subsequently, I asked for responses to these questions, embodying Gandhi’s perspective, vision, and reasoning. [Image Credit] Here are some of the interesting points and answers provided by ChatGPT impersonating as Mahatma Gandhi. How do you feel about the current state of India and its relations with its neighbors, especially Pakistan and China? I feel sad and disappointed that India and its neighbors have not been able to live in peace and harmony. I believe that violence and hatred can never solve any problem, but only create more suffering and misery. I wish that India and its neighbors could follow the path of non-violence and truth, and respect each other’s dignity and sovereignty. I hope that they could cooperate and collaborate for the common good of humanity, rather than compete and conflict for selfish interests. ...

Submarines are amazing machines that can travel deep underwater for long periods of time. They can perform various missions, such as military operations, scientific research, or underwater exploration. But how do submarines work and navigate underwater? How do they control their depth, speed, and direction? How do they communicate and locate targets? In this blog post, I will answer these questions and explain the basic principles and technologies behind submarine operation and navigation. ...

Another day, another news about Elon Musk and Twitter. Twitter employees that are coding or doing technical work are now expected to submit a weekly summary of their work. The summary will include what they worked on, what they hoped to complete, and specific lines of code they wrote. Elon Musk is directly overseeing Twitter’s engineering department. Email from Twitter Engineering Subject line: Weekly Software/Technical Updates Twitter Team, In order to innovate rapidly on software, it is critical to understand what everyone is working on and who is coding what. ...

Elon Musk is ending Twitter’s ‘work from home forever’ policy. Employees are expected to be in the office for at least 40 hours a week. Musk wants Twitter to generate at least half of its revenue from subscriptions to become less reliant on advertising. Many advertisers have paused spending until Musk and his team can prove that the platform is being managed effectively. A copy of Musk’s first email to all Twitter employees is available below: ...