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THIS WEEK IN THE AI & TECH WORLD:
OpenAI ships apps, agents, and more at Dev Day
Google’s unified workplace AI platform
SoftBank's $5.4 billion bet on AI robots
Google releases Gemini 2.5 Computer Use
Tips, tricks & tutorials
Free resources & other cool updates
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LATEST UPDATES
OpenAI ships apps, agents, and more at Dev day
OpenAI just announced a series of updates at its Dev Day 2025 event, including new app integrations directly in ChatGPT, agent building capabilities, expanded access to models like Sora 2 via API for developers, and more.
Here’s what you need to know:
Users can now run, chat with, and build apps for use directly in ChatGPT with Apps SDK, with day one apps including Canva, Figma, Spotify, and Zillow.
Apps open and embed directly in ChatGPT’s conversation flow, with monetization options and an app directly launching later this year.
AgentKit is a new group of agent-building tools, including a visual workflow builder, embeddable chat components, evaluation tools, and connectors.
GPT-5-Codex is now generally available, with a new Slack integration, SDK for embedding in custom workflows, and admin controls for enterprise deployment.
Devs also gain API access to GPT-5 Pro for complex reasoning, Sora 2, and a gpt-realtime-mini voice model that is 70% cheaper than previous versions.
Here’s what I think:
OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a do-it-all platform that might eventually act like a browser in itself, with users simply calling on the website/app they need and interacting directly within a conversation instead of navigating manually. The AgentKit will also compete and disrupt competitors like Zapier, n8n, Lindy, and others.
Google releases Gemini 2.5 Computer Use
Google released ‘Gemini 2.5 Computer Use’ in preview, a new API-accessible model that can control web browsers and complete tasks through direct UI interactions like clicking buttons and filling out forms.
Here’s what you need to know:
The model works by taking screenshots of websites and analyzing them to autonomously execute clicks, typing, and navigation commands.
Gemini 2.5 Computer Use outperformed rivals, including OpenAI Computer Using Agent and Claude Sonnet 4.5 across web and mobile benchmarks.
It also shows top quality at the lowest latency of the group, with Google revealing that versions of the model power Project Mariner and AI Mode tools.
Here’s what I think:
While fully agentic computer use is still in its early days for mainstream users, the capabilities are rapidly maturing. Beyond the usual examples like booking appointments or shopping, countless time-consuming web tasks and workflows are waiting to be reliably automated.
SoftBank's $5.4 billion bet on AI robots
SoftBank is buying ABB’s robotics division for $5.4 billion. The deal, which remains subject to global regulatory approval, replaces ABB’s earlier plan to spin off the unit as an independently listed firm.
Here’s what you need to know:
Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank, says the company’s next frontier is Physical AI, the convergence of Artificial Super Intelligence and robotics that he hopes will drive “a groundbreaking evolution that will propel humanity forward.”
Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) is Son’s concept of AI that is 10,000 times smarter than humans and, he predicts, will emerge within the next decade.
In line with those expectations, Son has sought to position SoftBank at the center of the potential AI boom through investments and acquisitions across technology, including ownership of chip designer Arm, a major stake in OpenAI, and robot-related investments such as AutoStore Holdings and Agile Robots.
Google’s unified workplace AI platform
Google just released Gemini Enterprise, bundling its workplace AI offerings into a single platform where employees can create, deploy, and manage agents without coding experience.
Here’s what you need to know:
The platform combines no-code agent builders with ready-made assistants for tasks like research, coding, and customer service.
It connects securely to company data across platforms and apps, with an agent marketplace offering thousands of partner-built solutions.
The Enterprise tier comes in at $30/mo per user, with a cheaper $21/mo Business tier featuring less cloud storage and features.
Here’s what I think:
Google and Amazon (with Quick Suite) both made AI platform plays this week, betting that companies want agents embedded directly in their workflows, not isolated in separate apps. The enterprise battle is quickly shifting from who has the best models to who can eliminate the most friction.
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PROMPTS OF THE WEEK
3 Prompts for managers
Prompt 1: Draft quarterly goals
“Draft clear and measurable quarterly goals for my team. Here is the business context, company objectives, and recent performance: [insert context]. Return 3 Objectives with 3-4 Key Results each, in a simple bullet format.”
Prompt 2: Run a skills gap analysis
“I’m trying to assess skill gaps on my team. Here’s our current skill matrix and desired future state: [insert info]. Identify key gaps and suggest training or hiring solutions. Return findings in a short table.”
Prompt 3: Plan a hiring roadmap
“I need to plan hiring needs for the next two quarters. Here’s our current team structure and projected growth: [insert info]. Suggest a phased hiring plan with rationale for each role and proposed timing.”
AI TIPS, TRICKS & TUTORIALS
How to turn ChatGPT into your personal tutor
Follow these steps:
Go to ChatGPT, select ‘GPT-5’ → click ‘+’ → open ‘More’ settings → toggle on ‘Study & Learn’
Choose your response mode:
Auto (default): Balanced and adaptive.
Instant: For quick, simple questions.
Thinking: For deep reasoning, explanations, or multi-step scaffolding.
Prompt: “Act like a math tutor. Give me a calculus problem, ask me for each intermediate step (like finding the derivative, simplifying, etc.), and only reveal the next step when I get it right.”
ChatGPT will act as your tutor, reviewing each of your answers and providing hints and corrections before proceeding to the next step.
Download or save your session for future reference and study notes.
How to create LinkedIn carousels in ChatGPT with Canva
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create professional LinkedIn carousels in minutes using ChatGPT's new Canva app integration, which gives you the ability to draft content and design slides all within a single interface.
Follow these steps:
Go to ChatGPT, open a new chat, and click the '+' button to select Canvas, then prompt: "Write a 5-slide LinkedIn carousel on '(your topic)'. Slide 1: A hook. Slides 2-4: One tip each. Slide 5: A CTA. Keep each under 40 words"
Refine your content in Canvas, then activate Canva by prompting: "@canva, create a 5-slide LinkedIn carousel using this content [paste slides]. Use a (detailed style of your choice). Stick to the content copy exactly" (First time: connect Canva in Account Settings → Apps and Connections)
Preview the 4 design options ChatGPT generates, select your favorite, and click the Canva link to open your editable carousel
Review each slide in Canva, make any final tweaks, then click Download and select PDF for LinkedIn documents or PNG for individual slides
Pro tip: Use your brand colors and fonts consistently — once you prompt them in chat, the integration applies them automatically to the carousels.
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
Top AI tools of the week
✨ Shortcut - A superhuman AI Excel agent.
⚙️ Codex - OpenAI’s agentic coding tool, now generally available
🗣️ Agent Workflows - ElevenLabs visual editor for designing convo flows
💎 Google Opal - Build, edit, and share AI mini-apps with natural language
AI IMAGES OF THE WEEK
Crown chaos
Prompt: “Historical art style-style [male/female] portrait, [skin tone / facial expression/hair style/clothing details], [specific accessory or symbol — e.g., crown, armor, pearls, halo]. [Background color or lighting style — e.g., deep black background, soft chiaroscuro lighting, candle-lit tones]. Bold [neon color] paint [streak/smear/slash] across the eyes, with [rough / dripping / splattered] spray-paint texture. At the bottom, graffiti text reading “[word or phrase in quotes]” in [matching neon color] spray paint, with [visible drips / irregular strokes / rough edges]. High-contrast clash between [refined classical portraiture / royal elegance / religious serenity] and [chaotic urban graffiti / modern rebellion/street art energy]. [Optional mood keyword: cinematic lighting, hyperreal texture, oil-paint finish, museum vandalism aesthetic.”
See through
Prompt: “A fully transparent [product] made of ultra-clear iridescent glass, showing all internal components in photorealistic detail. The outer shell is glossy, refracts subtle rainbow colors, and reveals the product’s structure and mechanics. Scene lit with high-Kelvin studio lighting (~7000K) on a neutral background. The product maintains its real proportions, materials, and branding.”
VIDEOS OF THE WEEK
Incredible character expressions with Luma’s new AI video model
💡 The Latest in AI and Tech
Perplexity acquired AI startup ‘Visual Electric’, with CEO Aravind Srinivas saying the group will work to bring “new consumer product experiences” to Perplexity and Comet.
Tencent’s open-source HunyuanImage 3.0 model moved to first place on LM Arena’s text-to-image leaderboard, surpassing top closed options.
Google introduced ‘CodeMender’, an AI agent that automatically finds and fixes software vulnerabilities using Gemini Deep Think models.
ElevenLabs launched ‘Agent Workflows’, a visual tool for building voice conversations that branch in different directions and change behavior during interactions.
xAI launched v0.9 of its ‘Grok Imagine video model’, featuring upgraded quality and motion, native synced audio creation, and new camera effects.
Meta is rolling out a new Facebook algorithm update that highlights Reels tailored to user preferences, with AI-powered search suggestions.
Google expanded its ‘AI-powered try-on feature’ to additional countries, while also adding a new footwear feature to display how shoes would look on individual users.
Customer support software firm Zendesk unveiled new AI agents that it claims can resolve 80% of support tickets, alongside additional co-pilot and voice agents.
Microsoft’s Copilot upcoming update is reportedly set to license information from Harvard Medical School to respond to queries about healthcare topics.
Adobe launched a series of new AI agents specifically for B2B marketing teams, including Audience, Journey, and Data Insights systems.
Amazon introduced ‘Quick Suite’, an agentic platform to connect info across platforms and apps, allowing users to complete research, automate processes, and take actions.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is advancing its brain-interface technology, which it claims can enable users to control devices with their minds and gestures. See it in action here.
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