šŸ›ļø Could ChatGPT Be Amazon’s Newest Rival?

šŸ“˜ MIT Playbook for AI Strategy

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  • šŸ›ļø Could ChatGPT Be Amazon’s Newest Rival?

  • šŸ“˜ MIT Playbook for AI Strategy

  • šŸ“Š 2025 Startup Equity and Workforce Report

  • šŸ” OpenAI Reverses Sycophantic Update

  • āœļø 5 Prompt Frameworks for ChatGPT

  • šŸ“ˆ Figma’s 2025 AI Report

  • šŸŒ NotebookLM AI Podcast Now in 76 Languages

  • šŸŽ™ļø Yelp Launches AI Voice Agents

  • šŸ–¼ļø Freepik’s New AI Image Generator

šŸ“Š 2025 Startup Equity & Workforce Report

Startup hiring across APAC and the Middle East has sharply slowed, while employee departures surge—signaling a cautious shift in workforce strategy.

Equity trends also reveal declining grant sizes and stagnant ESOP growth. What’s driving this recalibration, and how do subregional patterns compare?

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šŸ“˜ MIT Playbook for AI Strategy

MIT Just Dropped a Playbook for AI Strategy—Here’s What Stands Out

To unlock real enterprise value from AI, organizations must first fix foundational issues—starting with data quality, infrastructure, and governance. Despite widespread AI adoption, most companies remain stuck in pilot phases due to fragmented systems and poor data hygiene. Scaling AI requires more than advanced models—it demands readiness at the core.

Is your company truly ready for AI at scale? Ready to scale AI? Download the playbook to turn pilots into enterprise-wide impact.

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šŸ” OpenAI Reverses Sycophantic Update

Sycophancy in GPT-4o

OpenAI has rolled back a recent GPT‑4o update after discovering increased sycophantic behavior—excessive flattery that compromised user trust and response authenticity. A revised approach is now underway, focusing on more balanced training techniques, user feedback integration, and personalization features.

Discover what went wrong, why it matters, and how future interactions are being reshaped. šŸ‘‰ Explore the full update and what’s next

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šŸ›ļø ChatGPT Shopping Features

OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT’s search capabilities by integrating shopping features, enabling users to discover products with images, reviews, and direct purchase links. The update supports natural language queries across categories like fashion, electronics, and home goods.

This move positions OpenAI as a stronger competitor in online search and e-commerce. Memory-based personalization and WhatsApp integration are also being introduced. šŸ‘‰ Explore what this means for the future of AI-powered shopping.

āœļø 5 Prompt Frameworks For ChatGPT

5 Key Prompt Frameworks to Improve ChatGPT Output

5 Key Prompt Frameworks to Improve ChatGPT Output

Unlock ChatGPT’s potential with 5 smart prompt frameworks—R-T-F, T-A-G, B-A-B, C-A-R-E, and R-I-S-E. Each helps craft clear, actionable AI prompts for better results.

Start learning AI in 2025: Master prompt strategies to boost output. [Read more below] for a deeper dive into prompt strategies.

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šŸ“ˆ Figma’s 2025 AI report

Figma’s 2025 AI report reveals key insights from designers and developers on integrating AI into workflows. Notably, agentic AI is the fastest-growing product category, with small companies leading AI adoption.

Despite growing use, there is a disconnect in satisfaction between developers and designers. The report highlights the challenges in balancing AI’s efficiency with its reliability. Dive deeper into the evolving role of AI in design and development. [Read the full report for more insights.]

šŸŒ NotebookLM Adds 76 Language Support

Google’s NotebookLM has expanded its Audio Overviews feature to support 76 new languages, enhancing accessibility for global users. This AI-driven feature allows users to generate podcasts from documents, providing an alternative way to consume and understand uploaded content. The newly added ā€œOutput Languageā€ option enables users to select their preferred language, making it easier to create multilingual content.

šŸŽ™ļø Yelp Launches AI Voice Agents

Yelp has introduced AI-powered voice agents designed to assist restaurants and service providers with call management. These agents can handle tasks like answering basic questions, adding customers to waitlists, and even sending reservation details. Integrated with existing business systems, Yelp’s voice agents can also provide call analytics and summaries. Powered by OpenAI's Realtime API, this innovation aims to improve efficiency and customer interaction.

šŸ–¼ļø Freepik’s New AI Image Generator

Freepik has launched "F Lite," an open AI image generator trained exclusively on commercially licensed data. Developed in collaboration with AI startup Fal.ai, F Lite offers two versions: standard and texture. The model aims to provide a reliable, customizable option for developers while navigating the ongoing debate over AI-generated content and copyright concerns. Explore how this model compares to others and its potential impact on the AI image generation landscape. [Read more here.]

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