In today’s newsletter ⬇️

• 4 AI tools that’ll 10x your workflow this week 🧰

• OpenAI’s shiny O3 model might be a money pit 🤑

• Claude’s coming to a classroom near you 📚

• Meta’s AI chief steps down 😮

• SoftBank bets big on OpenAI—again 💸

• Grok AI is outsmarting (and outsnarking) ChatGPT 🤖🔥

• Quick Links and resources you can check out! 👀

🚀 Top Tools of the Week!

• Content Goblin - Listicles with images, faster than ever!

• BigBear.ai - Make smart decisions without guessing!

• YouLearn AI- An Al tutor made for you

• Rainex - Get leads on autopilot, hassle-free!

News from The WEST 👈:

• 🚨 OpenAI’s O3 Model Might Be More Expensive Than We Thought
  OpenAI’s much-hyped O3 model may not be as lean as advertised. According to insiders, early cost estimates were off—by a lot. If true, this could mean higher prices for users or slower rollouts in enterprise use cases.

  💡 Why it matters: Running powerful AI models isn’t cheap—and if O3 is harder to scale, OpenAI might lose its edge to more cost-efficient players like DeepSeek.

  🔗 Read the full story

• 🚨 Anthropic Launches AI Chatbot Plan for Colleges & Universities
  Anthropic just dropped a new education tier for Claude—designed specifically for higher ed. Schools can now access safe, student-friendly AI chatbots for coursework, tutoring, and academic support.

  💡 Why it matters: Claude could become the default AI in classrooms—outpacing ChatGPT in education just like Google once did in search.

  🔗 Explore how it works

• 🚨 Meta’s Head of AI Research Is Leaving the Company
  Yann LeCun, the face of Meta’s AI division, is reportedly stepping down. Known for shaping Meta’s AI strategy, his departure adds uncertainty to Meta’s long-term AI plans—especially as they race to catch up with OpenAI and Anthropic.

  💡 Why it matters: Leadership shakeups at the top could signal internal disagreements or shifting priorities in Meta’s AI roadmap.

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News from The EAST 👉:

• 🚨 SoftBank Backs OpenAI in New Round—As DeepSeek Rises
  SoftBank is leading OpenAI’s next funding round, despite DeepSeek’s recent surge. The deal could help OpenAI fund infrastructure for its O3 model, but it also signals that big players are doubling down before competition heats up further.

  💡 Why it matters: Japan’s biggest VC is betting on OpenAI to stay #1—even as challengers from China gain ground fast.

  🔗 Read More!

• 🚨 Chinese Firms Drop $16B on Nvidia Chips
  According to The Information, Chinese companies just placed a staggering $16 billion order for Nvidia’s latest AI chips. This comes despite U.S. export restrictions and highlights China’s urgent push to build domestic AI infrastructure.

  💡 Why it matters: It’s not just a chip order—it’s a strategic move to future-proof China’s AI dominance.

  🔗 Read More!

• 🚨 Singapore Airlines x Salesforce = AI-Powered Customer Support
  Singapore Airlines is teaming up with Salesforce to deploy AI-enhanced customer service tools. The goal? Real-time issue resolution, smarter recommendations, and smoother travel experiences for passengers.

  💡 Why it matters: Asia’s top airlines are leaning into AI—and this could set a new standard for global aviation.

  🔗 See the full story

5 Grok AI Hacks That’ll Blow ChatGPT Out of the Water 🚨

Most people are using Grok AI like it’s a search bar—when it could be your research assistant, content strategist, and meme-generating genius all rolled into one.

🔎 Key Intel:

Grok AI offers real-time web + X (Twitter) search with DeepSearch.

It can generate custom images and has a built-in sarcastic personality.

With hacks like Big Brain Mode and Context Stacking, it gets scary good.

💡 Why It Matters: Elon Musk’s AI assistant isn’t just bold and funny—it’s actually smart. If you’re still using it to ask basic questions, you're missing 95% of its power.

• 📚 10-minute read: How DeepSeek trained their model for $6M

• 🎥 Watch: How Perplexity’s new browser works

• 🚀 36 Claude Tips for Beginners in 2024! (Become a PRO!)

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