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OpenAI Drops Sora, Its TikTok Rival
Already packed with creepy Sam Altman deepfakes.

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🗞️ The real headlines, no fluff
8 Creative Ways to Use Google Veo3 to Generate Videos with Sound (Prompt formula inside)
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💡 Prompt of the Day — built for builders, not lurkers
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The News: East Meets West
News from The WEST 👈:
📱 OpenAI Launches Sora App (TikTok Rival)
OpenAI dropped Sora 2 and a new social app called Sora — already flooded with Sam Altman deepfakes. It’s part TikTok competitor, part AI experiment, and it’s raising big questions about safety.
👉 Read the launch💬 Meta Wants to Monetize Your AI Chats
Meta plans to run targeted ads based on what you say to its AI assistants. Yes, your chatbot convos could soon fuel Zuckerberg’s ad machine.
👉 Read more🔊 Google Teases Gemini Home Speaker
Coming spring 2026: Google’s next-gen Gemini-powered Home speaker. Expect conversational AI baked into your living room. Alexa and Siri should be sweating.
👉 See the teaser
News from The EAST 👉:
🇰🇷 OpenAI Secures Korean Chip Giants
OpenAI is sourcing memory chips for Stargate from Samsung and SK Hynix, doubling down on Asia’s role in the biggest AI project ever.
👉 Read the deal🇨🇳 ‘China’s Nvidia’ Stock Boom
Cambricon, a local AI chipmaker often dubbed China’s Nvidia, is riding the AI stock market surge. It’s fast becoming a national champion in the chip race.
👉 See the boom🇨🇦 Tenstorrent Eyes Intel for Production
Tenstorrent (backed by Jim Keller) says it’s open to working with Intel alongside TSMC and Samsung for chip production. Another twist in the semiconductor wars.
👉 Read the interview

8 Creative Ways to Use Google Veo3 to Generate Videos with Sound (Prompt formula inside)

Imagine typing a line of text and getting back a cinematic 8-second video, complete with sound. That’s what Google’s new Veo3 model delivers.
This isn’t another silent, clunky demo. Veo3 generates clips with built-in audio: background music, dialogue, even ASMR-level details. Think “floating jelly cubes with a perfect squish sound” or “your product turned into a polished ad spot in seconds.”
In today’s guide, we break down:
✅ 8 creative ways to use Veo3 (from school projects to ad campaigns)
✅ The only prompt formula you need for Hollywood-style results
✅ Pricing, access tips, and student hacks to try it cheap
Veo3 isn’t just fun — it’s a glimpse of where AI video is headed. If you’re still watching from the sidelines, you’re already behind.


🧠 Prompt: Weekly Time Audit Coach
“Act as my productivity coach. I’ll give you my weekly schedule (including meetings, deep work, errands, workouts, and downtime). Analyze it and:
Show me where I’m wasting time.
Identify tasks I can automate, delegate, or batch.
Suggest how to restructure my week for 20% more focus and energy.
Recommend 1–2 tools or methods that fit my lifestyle.
Keep the advice simple, specific, and realistic — not hustle culture fluff.”
What To Ask First (Customizable Inputs):
My current weekly schedule (copy-paste calendar or rough breakdown).
My priorities/goals (career growth, family time, fitness, side project, etc.).
My energy patterns (morning person, night owl, need breaks often).
My non-negotiables (gym, family dinners, existing commitments).
My tools or systems I already use (Google Calendar, Notion, Slack, etc.).
How The Output Should Look (Step-by-Step):
Time Drain Report → Call out exact slots where I lose focus or overcommit.
Automation/Delegation Ideas → Suggest what can be offloaded (emails, scheduling, repetitive tasks).
Restructured Schedule → Redesign my week (morning vs evening blocks, batching tasks, protected deep work).
Practical Tips + Tools → Simple hacks or apps that fit my style (e.g., Calendly, Focusmate, Notion templates).
1 Key Habit to Try → A small experiment I can start this week.
Constraints (For Always-On-Point Results):
Don’t suggest 10 new apps → max 2, relevant to my needs.
Keep the restructured plan realistic (no 5am wakeups unless I asked for it).
Balance focus and recovery (not just “work more”).
Avoid generic advice like “stop procrastinating” — show me when and how.”

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