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OpenAI just dropped a surprise detour: GPT‑4o is back in the spotlight for all paying ChatGPT users, complete with a promise from CEO Sam Altman that “you’ll get plenty of notice if it ever steps off stage again.”

For readers who value choice: GPT‑5 remains the default, but you can now tap into GPT‑4o again via a simple “show legacy models” switch.

OpenAI also doubled GPT‑5 rate limits and opened new “Auto,” “Fast,” and “Thinking” modes so now Plus subscribers can tailor performance and pacing like never before.

It’s a reminder that in AI, familiarity and emotional connection can carry as much weight as raw power. Are we witnessing a charm offensive or a strategic pivot?

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Today’s AI Menu

▪️ Perplexity’s Chrome bid, India’s AI IPO, lightning-fast mobile AI, Chatbot truth check & more

▪️ Tutorial: How to use Poised AI to improve my presentation skills?

▪️ 5 new AI tools to boost your productivity

▪️ AI Special Edition: Sam Altman takes on Musk’s Neuralink

▪️ AI Daily Prompt

TODAY IN WORLD OF AI

Perplexity’s outlandish bid for Chrome

In a move that reads like a high-stakes sci-fi plot twist, Perplexity AI, a three‑year‑old startup valued at approximately $18 billion has boldly submitted an unwanted all-cash bid of $34.5 billion to acquire Google’s Chrome browser. This isn't just an acquisition offer; it's an attention-grabbing statement that underscores the growing ambition of AI-native players aiming to rewrite the rules of internet infrastructure.

What’s remarkable? Perplexity pledges to keep Chromium open-source, preserve Chrome’s default search engine (yes, Google), and invest $3 billion over two years in development and talent. Far from a mere acquisition attempt, this looks like a calculated PR coup, likely timed to capitalize on antitrust pressure against Google and to elevate Perplexity’s visibility ahead of its own browser, Comet.

Why it matters? Even if Chrome never changes hands, this audacious move positions Perplexity as a serious contender in shaping the future of search and browser ecosystems. It hints at an industry shift, where AI-first disruptors could wrest control from legacy giants, one bold bid at a time.

THE AI INSTITUTE

How to use Poised AI to improve my presentation skills?

▪️ Go to 👉 poised.com

▪️ Install the desktop app and join a meeting.

▪️ AI listens and scores clarity, tone, and pacing.

▪️ Get instant feedback and tips.

▪️ Review analytics over time.

FOOD FOR PRODUCTIVITY

5 tools for your productivity

🧠 MindMeister: AI-powered mind mapping & brainstorming tool.

🎬 Animaker: Create animated videos, GIFs, and live-action edits easily.

🗣️ Resemble AI: Clone voices & create realistic custom voice models.

🖼️ Ideogram: Generate AI art with accurate text & typography.

🎵 Magenta Studio: Google’s AI tools for music composition & generation.

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EVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

💎 Titan: Fractal Analytics, the trailblazer earning the title India’s first AI unicorn has officially filed for a ₹4,900 crore (~$560 million) IPO, aiming to leap into public markets with a valuation north of $3.5 billion. This bold move signals soaring investor appetite for AI in India’s booming tech ecosystem, and could be one of the largest IPOs of 2025.

📱 Insight: Liquid AI has unleashed LFM2‑VL, a vision‑language model that brings “see” AI to smartphones delivering up to twice the GPU inference speed of current models, all while maintaining competitive performance. Imagine lightning‑fast apps that truly understand what you’re pointing at, right from your pocket.

🔍 Revealed: Ars Technica argues that asking chatbots to explain their errors is a fool’s gambit, these models lack real introspection and self-awareness. When you prod a bot about its mistakes, you’re met with polished conjecture, not a confession. It’s a reminder to question our assumptions about AI transparency and trust.

⚠️ Cautious: Meta has taken a dramatic turn its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, says the most powerful AI systems won’t reach the public anymore. The company is moving cautiously as it takes its first steps toward superintelligence, emphasizing safety and control over open access.

AI SPECIAL EDITION

Altman’s Neuralink challenge with Merge Labs

The rivalry between Sam Altman and Elon Musk has just entered the realm of neurotech. Altman is reportedly co-founding Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup that aims to rival Musk’s Neuralink, with a valuation in the ballpark of $850 million. Early funding may come from OpenAI’s own venture arm selling a daring vision of AI that communicates directly with the mind.

Merge Labs is co-led by Altman and Alex Blania (known for his work on Altman-backed “World” digital ID project). Though Altman may not be involved in day-to-day operations, his name and backing lend gravitas to this bold contender in the BCI space. The timing couldn’t be more telling: Neuralink raised $650 million earlier this year at a $9 billion valuation and has already implanted devices in humans, prompting ethical scrutiny and regulatory headwinds.

Why this matters: Emerging neurotech isn’t just about mind‑control interfaces, it’s the next frontier for AI-human symbiosis. Altman’s move signals a broader narrative: the AI titans aren’t just building smarter code, they’re engineering brains. Whether this becomes a rivalry or a divergence in ideology, it’s clear: the race to merge AI with the human mind has officially begun.

AI PROMPT OF THE DAY

Prompt for creating a branding checklist for launching a new product

Prompt: Create a comprehensive branding checklist for launching a new product. Include steps like defining brand identity, target audience, logo and packaging design, messaging tone, website and social media presence, launch announcement strategy, and brand consistency tips across all touchpoints.

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Shinky & the Hanoomaan AI team