🔥 Story of the Week: OpenAI introduces GPT-4.1 model with improved coding ability and extended context window.
⭐️ Must Reads: Google unveils Veo 2 AI video generation, OpenAI developing X-like network, Mira Murati's lab seeks $2B seed, Microsoft enables Copilot to allow agents to navigate apps.
🧰 Technology: OpenAI unveils o3 & o4-mini with visual and tool integration, Claude AI integrates with Google Workspace, Microsoft Research reveals AI debugging limits.
📊 Business and Economy: Apple approach to AI balances privacy & performance, Amazon CEO urges aggressive AI investment and ChatGPT tops downloads.
📝 Policy and Regulation: Nvidia shifts chip production to US amid tariffs, Palantir's NATO deal solidifies AI's role in military, AI data center energy consumption to double by 2030.
⚡ Startups and Investments: OpenAI hires Context.ai founders, Hugging Face acquires Pollen Robotics, OpenAI in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B.