AI’s Spectacular Week: From Visual Copilot to Google's Podcast Surprise!
Hi AI Explorers
From Barbie going full ChatGPT to Google turning your search bar into a podcast, the AI world was wild this week. Oh! and Microsoft gave Copilot actual eyes. Most headlines screamed “Apple!” last week, but now it's Google's and OpenAI’s turn to stir the pot. Grab your popcorn, it’s newsletter time.
Copilot’s Got Eyes Now?!
Microsoft just turned Copilot into your screen’s nosy best friend. With Copilot Vision, the AI can now see what’s on your screen and help you out whether it’s explaining that messy Excel chart or pointing out that you’ve had 37 tabs open since Monday.
Think of it like “Circle to Search,” but for your entire desktop. No subscription needed, just a lot of trust in your new AI buddy not to judge your meme collection.
So yeah, your PC assistant just got vision and probably an opinion.
Gemini’s Got Paperwork Superpowers!
Filling out forms? Reading PDFs? Ugh, boring. But not for Gemini. Google’s AI just rolled into Docs, Sheets, Slides, and even your dusty old PDFs, ready to summarize, autofill, and actually be useful at work.
Need to understand a 47-page PDF? Gemini’s like: “Yes, boss.”
Forgot how to write a cover letter? Gemini’s already typed it.
Google’s AI Mode Just Got a Report Card!
Ever wondered how much impact those new AI-powered search snippets are making? Google just updated Search Console to include clicks and impressions from its AI Mode so now publishers can finally see how often users are interacting with AI-generated responses.
But there's a twist: the data is mixed in with regular search metrics, so you'll need a detective’s eye to separate chatbot clicks from classic link clicks. The good news? You’re no longer flying blind when planning SEO for the AI-powered web.
AI Now Talks Behind Your Search Bar
Google’s cooking up a new trick: Audio Overviews! You type a search, and boom! two AI voices turn your question into a mini podcast. Want to know the best noise-canceling headphones? Sit back and let your phone talk it out for you in under 40 seconds.
It’s like Google decided, “Why read when we can gossip about it instead?”
Currently U.S. only (sorry, global eavesdroppers) and only in English, but if this catches on, your morning scroll might just become your morning show.
Code Like a Boss For $200 a Month!
Hey devs, want to unlock the full AI coding wizardry without limits? Anysphere just dropped their new Ultra subscription for a cool $200/month. Yep, it’s like giving your code an espresso shot 20x more AI power from the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic, and even xAI. Plus, you get VIP access to all the shiny new features before anyone else.
Basically, if you thought Pro was powerful, Ultra is the superhero cape your coding needs. Your keyboard might start feeling famous soon.
Who knew coding could be so fancy?
AI’s Favorite Power Couple Is Arguing Again
OpenAI and Microsoft: once the AI world’s cutest tech couple, now possibly headed for “it’s complicated” status.
OpenAI’s reportedly raising eyebrows at Microsoft’s “bossy” behavior accusing them of hogging cloud power and not playing fair. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s probably texting “k.”
Will they patch things up or file for a digital divorce? No one knows, but the AI group chat is definitely watching.
That’s a Wrap on This Week’s AI Circus
From coding like a rockstar to Barbie getting brainy, it’s clear: AI isn’t just evolving; it’s putting on a show. Whether they’re teaming up, breaking up, or showing off new tricks, our favorite tech giants never sleep (but maybe they should).
Stay tuned, stay curious, and don’t let your AI assistant judge your browser tabs. See you next week!
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