In today’s newsletter ⬇️

• 🧰 4 tools to make your AI stack faster and lighter

• 🧠 OpenAI rolls out GPT-4.1 to ChatGPT

• 👨‍💻 Gemini gets smarter with GitHub repo analysis

• 📚 Curated resources + reads you’ll actually use

• 💬 Prompt of the Day — made to build faster

🚀 Top Tools of the Week!

• Harpa AI – Chrome extension that brings ChatGPT to any webpage

• Adept AI – Automate multi-step tasks with AI agents

• Motion – AI-powered calendar that plans your day for you

• Voicemod – Real-time AI voice changer + soundboard

News from The WEST 👈:

• 🚨 OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-4.1 to ChatGPT
  The new 4.1 model improves speed, accuracy, and tool integration, including enhanced coding and vision capabilities.
  Why it matters: This upgrade could mark a major leap in how people use ChatGPT for daily workflows, especially for developers and researchers.
  🔗 Read more

• 🚨 Gemini Can Now Analyze GitHub Projects
  Google's chatbot gets smarter with code — users can now point it to GitHub repos and get cleaner breakdowns of documentation, issues, and structure.
  Why it matters: Gemini’s becoming a true dev assistant, challenging tools like Cody and Copilot in real-world repos.
  🔗 Read more

• 🚨 OpenAI Pledges Regular Safety Test Releases
  After growing concern over model risks, OpenAI says it will now publish its AI safety testing results on a more consistent schedule.
  Why it matters: Transparency in AI safety is no longer optional. This move could influence how competitors handle public accountability.
  🔗 Read more

News from The EAST 👉:

• 🚨Tencent Hires Microsoft’s WizardLM Team
  Tencent scooped up the WizardLM group — a niche AI team from Microsoft known for creating clever, small language models with a strange internal backstory.
  Why it matters: China continues quietly building up its bench strength in LLMs — and this hire suggests serious IP and talent transfer.
  🔗 Read more

• 🚨 Zhipu AI Eyes Global Growth via Belt and Road
  The Chinese LLM player behind ChatGLM is expanding globally through strategic partnerships with Belt and Road countries.
  Why it matters: Instead of chasing U.S. dominance, Zhipu is going wide — building influence in regions often underserved by Western tech.
  🔗 Read more

• 🚨Trump Visits UAE Amid AI Chip Deal Push
  Former President Trump’s trip to the UAE aligns with a broader strategy by Gulf nations to become major AI chip players, likely in partnership with U.S. firms.
  Why it matters: The AI chip race is now fully geopolitical — and the Middle East is positioning itself as a key broker between East and West.
  🔗 Read more

🧠 Gemini API vs OpenAI API: What Should You Build On?

Two AI giants. Two very different APIs.
One is fast, multimodal, and free to start. The other is stable, text-optimized, and dev-loved.

So which one fits your product, team, or budget best?

💡 Inside this guide:

• Gemini’s edge in speed, media, and token window

• OpenAI’s dominance in logic and developer experience

• Use case breakdowns across content, code, chat, and data

• Real user reviews: speed, errors, pricing, and support

• Side-by-side feature comparison with quick recommendations

• Gemini 1.5 In-Depth Overview – Google DeepMind

• Open source technology in the age of AI (McKinsey Report)

• Google DeepMind’s Video on Gemma Models

Turn Any Idea into a High-Performing LinkedIn Post

Prompt:

“You are a content strategist trained in viral B2B and startup writing for LinkedIn. I will give you a raw idea or theme — your job is to turn it into a punchy, scroll-stopping, insight-rich LinkedIn post that sounds human, not robotic.

My idea: “Why early-stage founders should obsess over distribution, not just product.”

Now do the following:

1. Start with a strong hook (1–2 lines) that sparks curiosity or creates tension.

2. Expand the idea into 3–5 short paragraphs using storytelling, data, or real-world examples.

3. End with a clear takeaway or contrarian insight.

4. Add a 1-line CTA that invites comments or saves (e.g. “Curious if you agree — what would you add?”)

5. Maintain a tone that’s: confident, human, a bit bold — not overly polished or fluffy.

Optional: If relevant, include one stat, one metaphor, or one real founder example (bonus if under the radar). Keep formatting clean with spacing for skimmability.”

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