🧩 GPT-5 cracks first full 9x9 Sudoku puzzle 🧩
Major breakthrough in AI structured reasoning capabilities

OpenAI's GPT-5 became the first AI model to solve a complete 9x9 Sudoku puzzle according to Sakana AI's Sudoku-Bench testing framework. The model achieved a 33% solve rate across various puzzle types, roughly double the previous leader's performance. This breakthrough demonstrates significant advances in spatial logic, deep reasoning, and multi-step problem solving - core capabilities that have challenged AI systems until now.

💰 Anthropic projects cost advantage over OpenAI 💰
Claude maker expects far lower compute expenses through 2028

Anthropic reportedly estimates $6B in compute costs for 2025 versus OpenAI's projected $15B, rising to $27B by 2028 compared to OpenAI's $111B forecast. The savings stem from Anthropic's diversified chip strategy using Amazon, Nvidia, and Google hardware for specialized tasks, unlike OpenAI's heavy Nvidia reliance. Anthropic expects to be cash flow positive by 2027 while generating $70B revenue by 2028.

🤖 xAI develops Grok Code Remote 🤖
Cloud-based code execution feature aligns with industry trends

Elon Musk's xAI is working on Grok Code Remote, a new feature enabling users to run code in remote environments directly from the web. The development positions xAI to compete with OpenAI's Codex capabilities and follows industry trends toward cloud-based code execution. xAI will host a hackathon on December 6-7, offering participants early access to experimental models.

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📉 Tech giants lose $1 trillion 📉

Eight major AI stocks including Nvidia, Meta, and Palantir collectively shed $800B in market value amid economic uncertainty. Microsoft alone lost approximately $350B as investors questioned the sustainability of its $34.9B quarterly AI spending spree, marking the biggest tech selloff since April.

🇨🇳 DeepSeek warns on AI job displacement 🇨🇳

In a rare public statement, DeepSeek's senior researcher warned that society is in a "honeymoon phase" with AI before widespread job automation takes effect. The Chinese AI company called for industry "whistle-blowers" to alert the public about which jobs will soon become obsolete, emphasizing that AI companies have a responsibility to prepare society for automation's impact.