OpenAI has finally launched its flagship GPT-5 models, replacing GPT‑4o, 4.1, 4.5, o3, o4-mini, and marking a new age of intelligence that is smarter, faster, and accessible to everyone.

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OpenAI’s move to replace its flurry of models with a unified GPT-5 simplifies user experience and gives everyone a PhD-level assistant, bringing elite problem-solving to the masses. The only question now is how long it can hold its edge in this fast-moving AI race, with Anthropic, Google, and Chinese giants all catching up.

xAI is officially rolling out ‘Grok Imagine’ — its new AI image and video generator — to all SuperGrok and Premium+ X subscribers on its iOS app, entering a space dominated by Google, OpenAI, Runway, and China’s viral generators.

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While Grok Imagine doesn’t appear to outperform other top video generators on the market, xAI is aiming to offer a fresh take on video generation with its playful and unfiltered style.

As OpenAI courts federal agencies with $1 licenses, Google is pushing into the education sector with a new ‘Guided Learning’ mode for Gemini and free access to its $250/month AI Pro Plan for college students.

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Amid concerns that AI may hurt the learning process with direct answers — both Google and OpenAI are now repositioning their AI tools with study tutor features designed to build, not bypass, critical thinking.

ElevenLabs, known for its AI voice tools, just launched a new service called ‘Eleven Music’ that lets individuals and businesses generate their own music with its AI model.

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This is a big step for ElevenLabs, which had mostly focused on text-to-speech and language tools until now and is now betting big on AI music - a space that already has no shortage of competition from tools like Suno and Udio.

Google DeepMind just announced ‘Genie 3’, a new general-purpose world model that can generate interactive environments in real-time from a single text prompt, complete with surrounding and character consistency.

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Genie 3’s consistent worlds, generated frame-by-frame in response to user action, isn’t just a leap for gaming and entertainment. They lay the foundation for scalable training of embodied AI, where machines can tackle “what if” scenarios — such as a path vanishing — by adapting in real-time, just like humans.

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Prompt: "Act as a research analyst and identify the top three most significant developments in [insert field] from the past 90 days (from [start date] to [today’s date]). For each development, provide a concise summary of what happened, name the key players or institutions involved, and explain the potential second-order effects for professionals in the field (such as policymakers, investors, startup operators, or researchers). Include at least one credible source or citation for each development. Emphasize clarity, relevance, and why each event matters in the broader context of the field’s evolution. Your output should be structured, insightful, and actionable.”

Prompt: "Write a persuasive and engaging marketing email targeted at [recipient, e.g., a prospective client] that promotes [product or service] in a way that speaks directly to their specific goals, challenges, or industry needs. The email should begin with a strong hook to capture attention, followed by a clear and compelling explanation of the product’s most valuable features and benefits—especially those that solve a known problem or deliver a meaningful improvement. Incorporate social proof, success metrics, or real-world use cases if relevant, and maintain a tone that is confident, professional, and customer-centric throughout. Conclude the email with a clear, actionable, and motivating call to action that encourages the recipient to take the next step — such as booking a demo, starting a free trial, or scheduling a call.”

Prompt: "You are my creative project planner. I have a passion project I care deeply about but haven’t started. Help me break it down into simple, non-intimidating steps. Start by asking a few questions to understand what the project is, why it matters to me, and what’s been stopping me. Then map out a realistic starter plan (organized by week or phase) that I can follow without burning out or overthinking. Be encouraging, clear, and practical.”

Prompt: 1980s high-energy MTV commercial!
High-detail style, hyper-realistic, cinematic photograph. It cannot be an illustration or a painting. Fish-eye lens without vignette or frame. Extreme-45°-angle Dutch tilt. Extreme close-up details blended into wide panoramic continuity. High-speed action.

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