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Hello AI Innovators.

To everyone celebrating Lunar New Year, we’re sending you festive vibes and a bright start to the year ahead. 🧧✨

Tech dramas, AI snoozes, and futuristic gadgets—today’s newsletter has it all.

ChatGPT decided to take a surprise nap (and left millions in limbo), Elon Musk isn’t holding back his punches in a fiery Stargate AI clash, and DeepSeek has taken over iPhones in China like it owns the place.

Meanwhile, SoftBank’s making some bold funding moves, CES 2025 is redefining what "cutting-edge" means, and we’ve got the ultimate guide to nailing Product-Led Growth (because your strategy deserves an upgrade).

Grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. ☕✨

In today’s newsletter ⬇️ :

  •  🚨 ChatGPT takes an unexpected nap, leaving millions stranded.

  • 🔥 Musk vs. Stargate AI – the drama is real, and the stakes.

  • 📱 DeepSeek dominates iPhones, stirring up AI buzz.

  • 💸SoftBank eyes Stargate funding – big moves ahead.

  • 🚀Master Product-Led Growth (PLG) with actionable insights.

  • CES 2025: Game-changing innovations and a glimpse of the future.

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The News: East Meets West

News from The WEST 👈:

  • 🚨 ChatGPT Down Globally
    Millions of users were left without access as ChatGPT experienced a global outage, sparking concerns about over-reliance on AI services.

    💡 Why It Matters: This incident highlights the growing demand for AI systems and the challenges of maintaining uptime at scale.
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  • 🧠 NVIDIA’s Agentic AI Innovations
    NVIDIA has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in agentic AI, teasing powerful updates designed to redefine how AI interacts with real-world scenarios.

    💡 Why It Matters: These innovations could accelerate the adoption of AI across industries, blending real-world problem-solving with machine intelligence.
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  • 🔥 Elon Musk vs. Stargate AI
    Elon Musk slammed Trump-backed Stargate AI, calling it a “waste of resources,” leading to a public spat with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over AI ethics and priorities.

    💡 Why It Matters: This clash underscores tensions between tech leaders on the future of AI and its governance.
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  • 📋 OpenAI Introduces Operator AI Agent
    OpenAI has launched "Operator," a new AI agent designed to automate everyday tasks like vacation planning and restaurant reservations.

    💡 Why It Matters: Operator could revolutionize task automation, giving users an AI-powered personal assistant for everyday needs.
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    Would you use OpenAI’s Operator to streamline your daily tasks?

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News from The EAST 👉:

  • 📱 DeepSeek Takes Over iPhones
    China's AI-powered search app, DeepSeek, has become the most downloaded app on iPhones, triggering an AI stock selloff as the market reacts to its growing dominance.

    💡 Why It Matters: DeepSeek’s rise underscores China’s innovation in AI and its growing influence in global tech.
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  • 🚀 Huawei’s AI Supply Chain Push
    Huawei’s chip and display suppliers are ramping up efforts to boost China's AI advancements, further strengthening the country’s tech ecosystem.

    💡 Why It Matters: This acceleration signals China’s resolve to stay ahead in the global AI race amidst increasing competition.
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  • 💸 SoftBank Eyes Stargate Funding
    Japan’s SoftBank is in talks with Apollo and Brookfield for potential funding of the Stargate AI project, aiming to solidify its role in shaping AI’s future.

    💡 Why It Matters: SoftBank’s involvement could give the Stargate project the financial firepower it needs to scale globally.
    👉 Read More

How to Kickstart Product-Led Growth (PLG) 🚀

Growth isn’t just about flashy marketing—it’s about making your product the ultimate growth engine. In her insightful piece, Hila Qu, Product Growth Advisor and former Head of Growth at GitLab, breaks down the five essential steps to starting a PLG motion. From optimizing your onboarding flow to unlocking scalable growth loops, this guide is a game-changer for founders and product leaders alike.

💡 Why It Matters: PLG is the future of growth—scalable, cost-effective, and built for the long haul. If you're not leveraging your product to drive acquisition, retention, and revenue, you’re leaving money on the table.

What’s your biggest challenge in implementing Product-Led Growth?

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CES 2025: The Innovations That Will Change Everything (And a Few That Might Not)

CES 2025 wasn’t just a tech show—it was a glimpse into the future. From flying cars to transparent TVs, AI-powered everything, and even robots that collaborate like coworkers, the innovations unveiled this year are set to redefine how we live, work, and play.

💡 Why It Matters: This year’s CES proved that tomorrow isn’t coming—it’s already here, and it’s packed with breakthroughs that will change everything.

What CES 2025 Innovation Excites You Most?

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