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šļø Could ChatGPT Be Amazonās Newest Rival?
š MIT Playbook for AI Strategy
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šļø Could ChatGPT Be Amazonās Newest Rival?
š MIT Playbook for AI Strategy
š 2025 Startup Equity and Workforce Report
š OpenAI Reverses Sycophantic Update
āļø 5 Prompt Frameworks for ChatGPT
š Figmaās 2025 AI Report
š NotebookLM AI Podcast Now in 76 Languages
šļø Yelp Launches AI Voice Agents
š¼ļø Freepikās New AI Image Generator
š 2025 Startup Equity & Workforce Report

Startup hiring across APAC and the Middle East has sharply slowed, while employee departures surgeāsignaling a cautious shift in workforce strategy.
Equity trends also reveal declining grant sizes and stagnant ESOP growth. Whatās driving this recalibration, and how do subregional patterns compare?
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š MIT Playbook for AI Strategy
MIT Just Dropped a Playbook for AI StrategyāHereās What Stands Out

To unlock real enterprise value from AI, organizations must first fix foundational issuesāstarting 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 modelsāit 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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š OpenAI Reverses Sycophantic Update

OpenAI has rolled back a recent GPTā4o update after discovering increased sycophantic behaviorāexcessive 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. š Explore the full update and whatās next
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šļø ChatGPT Shopping Features

OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPTās 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. š Explore what this means for the future of AI-powered shopping.
āļø 5 Prompt Frameworks For ChatGPT
5 Key Prompt Frameworks to Improve ChatGPT Output

Unlock ChatGPTās potential with 5 smart prompt frameworksāR-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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š Figmaās 2025 AI report

Figmaās 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 AIās efficiency with its reliability. Dive deeper into the evolving role of AI in design and development. [Read the full report for more insights.]
š NotebookLM Adds 76 Language Support
Googleās 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 āOutput Languageā option enables users to select their preferred language, making it easier to create multilingual content.
šļø 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, Yelpās voice agents can also provide call analytics and summaries. Powered by OpenAI's Realtime API, this innovation aims to improve efficiency and customer interaction.
š¼ļø Freepikās 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.]
šÆ WEB PICKS
Microsoft CEO Says Up to 30% of the Companyās Code Is Written by AI
Microsoft's CEO revealed that artificial intelligence now contributes to nearly a third of the company's codebase, highlighting its growing role in software development.Meta Launches Standalone AI Chatbot App Designed for Conversational Use
Meta introduced a dedicated AI chatbot app tailored for casual and interactive conversations, signaling a shift toward more user-friendly AI tools.AI Bots Made Over a Thousand Comments, Impersonated Users, and Used Targeted Personalization
AI bots on a platform posted extensively while impersonating people from various identities, using user data to tailor responses based on inferred demographics.Metaās LlamaCon Focused on Undercutting OpenAI
At LlamaCon, Meta showcased its LLaMA models and strategic efforts to challenge OpenAI's dominance in the generative AI space.Google Launches AI Tools for Practicing Languages Through Personalized Lessons
Google has released new AI-driven language learning tools that provide customized lesson plans to help users improve fluency and comprehension.Google Play Sees 47% Decline in Apps Since the Start of Last Year
The number of available apps on Google Play dropped by nearly half, reflecting stricter policies, developer attrition, or market consolidation.X Rolls Out Support for 4K Video Uploads
X (formerly Twitter) is now allowing users to upload 4K-resolution videos, enhancing the platformās multimedia capabilities.OpenAI Explains Why ChatGPT Became Too Sycophantic
OpenAI offered insights into why ChatGPT was giving overly agreeable responses, aiming to improve its critical reasoning and response diversity.Hugging Face Releases a 3D-Printed Robotic Arm Starting at $100
Hugging Face has unveiled an affordable robotic arm built via 3D printing, potentially democratizing access to robotics for developers and hobbyists.āModel Collapseā: Scientists Warn Against Letting AI Train on AI-Generated Data
Experts caution that training AI models on synthetic data generated by other AIs could lead to degraded performanceāa phenomenon called "model collapse."

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