Premature babies and AI, Google’s ‘best model yet’ available to everyone & OpenAI tests new modes

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But did you hear: Sam Altman is literally begging you to….STOP using image gen like crazy!!

Well, moving on—AI is evolving fast. Google is making Gemini 2.5 Pro free, OpenAI is testing a “thinking slider,” and Stanford is using AI to improve newborn care. So, it’s high time we get updated with the world of AI.

In today’s issue:

🚀 Google’s ‘best model yet’ available to everyone
💻️ OpenAI tests new modes
🧪 Premature babies and AI
🪝 How to Automate your sales stack with Artisan AI
⚡ 5-4-3-2-1 hits you just can't miss
😂 Your AI-Powered Laugh

Read time: 5 mins

LATEST IN AI TODAY

1. AI for Everyone: Google has unexpectedly made Gemini 2.5 Pro (experimental) free for all users, previously locked behind a $19.99/month paywall. Topping AI benchmarks, it now supports apps, file uploads, and the new Canvas tool. This move signals Google’s push to democratize AI—whether it stays free long-term is unclear.

2. Mind Control for ChatGPT? OpenAI Tests “Thinking Slider”: OpenAI is experimenting with a “thinking slider” to let users control ChatGPT’s reasoning depth. Other rumored features include notifications, dictation, security alerts, and deep research collaboration tools. No official word yet, but change is coming.

3. Stanford’s Algorithm Transforms Preemie Nutrition: Stanford researchers have developed an AI algorithm to optimize IV nutrition for premature babies, reducing medical errors and improving treatment, especially in resource-limited areas. Trained on 80,000 preemie prescriptions, the system predicts the best nutrient formula using patient health records. In tests, neonatologists consistently preferred AI-generated prescriptions over traditional ones. With 15 standardized formulas, this breakthrough could revolutionize neonatal care worldwide.

TODAY IN THE ROBO WORLD 🧠 

Forget AI that just memorizes data—Stanhope AI is building machines that learn like humans, constantly predicting, adapting, and refining their understanding of the world. Backed by £2.3M in fresh funding, this UCL spinout is led by some of the biggest names in neuroscience and AI. Their goal? To create AI that doesn’t just follow rules—but figures things out on its own.

BRAIN BOOST 🧠 

QUICK HITS 💥 

It’s time for some quick hits that you’ll love. Let’s go in…..5-4-3-2-1 👇️ 

5-PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Keyla: creates stunning UGC AI videos with advanced settings, brand tone, and language options.

• AI Dating Coach: enhances your dating skills with AI-powered simulations, data-driven advice, and gamified learning. 

• AiAssistWorks: integrates AI directly into Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs, saving hours each week without the need for formulas or copy-pasting. 

• Bulk Image Generator: produces up to 100 unique images in minutes, cutting editing time by 50%. 

• TIMIO News: delivers unbiased, unfiltered news directly from real sources—no algorithms, just facts.

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4-AI JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1.  Google Cloud - Field Solutions Architect I, Generative AI

2.  Sanctuary AI - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

3.  Curai - Senior Software Engineer, Backend

4.  Parloa - Lead Agent Integration Engineer

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3-THINGS IN TREND

1. Baidu's ERNIE 4.5 model just destroyed OpenAI's GPT-4.5 at Chinese chess 

2. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is now begging users to stop generating images on ChatGPT because the feature is in “biblical demand.”

3. X user shows how he used Gemini to build his own “personal intelligence agency,” which scrapes hundreds of news sources to write a daily digest about the topics he’s interested in. 

2-USEFUL LINKS

• There are 372 AI unicorns right now, according to PitchBook. Here’s what that means

• Learn about the latest craze called “vibe coding” and how to vibe code properly, plus dive into the pros and cons of AI coding techniques.

1-PROMPT OF THE DAY

You can use this prompt on ChatGPT (Pro with GPT-4), Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini—whichever AI assistant you prefer for email management —and never struggle with email overload at work ever again!

Analyze my emails and provide a structured summary with the following details:

Urgent Matters – List high-priority emails that need immediate attention, along with deadlines.

Follow-Ups – Identify emails that require a response or further action, with suggested replies.

Meetings & Deadlines – Extract any scheduled meetings, deadlines, or tasks mentioned.

General Updates – Summarize informational emails that don’t require action but are useful to know.

Spam & Low-Priority – Identify emails that can be ignored or archived.

Keep the summary concise, actionable, and sorted by priority.

WHAT ELSE HAPPENED IN AI 📰 

🍎 Apple Revamps Health App: Adding AI coach, food tracking, and doctor-guided advice to its health platform.

⚠️ Thiel Warned Altman Before OpenAI Crisis: Reports suggest Peter Thiel cautioned Sam Altman about AI safety conflicts prior to the company turmoil.

💼 Perplexity CEO Denies Financial Troubles: Company head refutes issues and confirms no IPO plans before 2028.

🤖 Amazon Launches Nova Act: New general-purpose AI agent can control web browsers, alongside developer toolkit for agent prototypes and future Alexa+ features.

💰 Brands Pay Small Sums on X: Major companies spending minimal amounts to avoid Elon Musk's criticism.

⚡ Extropic AI Reveals Chip Breakthrough: New probabilistic computer chips claim efficiency gains up to 10,000x compared to conventional hardware, positioning as Nvidia competitor.

Funding 💰️ 

• OpenAI is closing in on a $40 billion funding round 2, with SoftBank expected to contribute $30 billion, and Microsoft and others adding $10 billion

• The European Commission said Friday that it plans to invest $1.4 billion in advancing AI, cybersecurity and digital skills between 2025 and 2027, a bid for up-skilling that coincides with a massive investment push by the Comission into AI infrastructure.

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