💬 ChatGPT social messaging feature leaked in promo video 💬
OpenAI COO accidentally reveals new messaging functionality, suggesting ChatGPT's evolution into social platform.

ChatGPT messaging feature surfaces in video from OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap, visible in the left sidebar at the 1:24 mark. This discovery suggests OpenAI may transform ChatGPT into a social platform, potentially competing directly with Meta's messaging services. The feature indicates OpenAI's strategic shift toward creating a more interactive, community-driven AI experience beyond traditional chat interfaces. This move could fundamentally change how users interact with AI, making it more collaborative and social, aligning with OpenAI's broader push to expand ChatGPT's capabilities and user engagement.

🎮 xAI builds world models for gaming 🎮
Musk's AI company recruits Nvidia specialists to create interactive 3D gaming environments through advanced world models.

xAI builds world models for gaming as Elon Musk's company enters the competitive race alongside Meta and Google to develop AI systems that navigate physical environments. The company recruited Nvidia specialists Zeeshan Patel and Ethan He to create world models capable of generating interactive 3D gaming environments. Musk promises "a great AI-generated game before the end of next year," targeting a playable release before 2026. These world models represent a significant leap beyond current AI applications, potentially unlocking uses in physical products and environments rather than just software interfaces.

🤖 Andrew Tulloch joins Meta AI team 🤖
Thinking Machines co-founder makes high-profile return to Meta after rejecting massive compensation package

Andrew Tulloch joins Meta AI team after leaving the AI startup he co-founded with former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati. The move is particularly significant given Tulloch previously turned down a $1.5B compensation package over 6 years earlier this year. Having spent 11 years at Meta before his OpenAI stint, his return signals Meta's aggressive AI expansion under the MSL (Superintelligence Lab) division. This talent acquisition comes as Meta plans unprecedented infrastructure spending of up to $72B this year, highlighting the intense competition for top AI expertise among tech giants.

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📊 AI predicts purchases better than humans 📊

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🎬 Google Veo 3.1 samples finally revealed 🎬

Google Veo 3.1 samples finally revealed showing substantial improvement over its predecessor, addressing object proportion issues and demonstrating enhanced prompt fidelity and visual/audio quality. Early traces appeared in Vertex AI and Google Vids, indicating integration into Google's broader ecosystem. An official release is anticipated within weeks, positioning Google to compete more effectively against rivals like OpenAI's Sora in AI video generation.