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In today’s AI summary rundown:
During WWDC 2025, Siri received scant attention. Apple briefly noted improvements in natural conversation and helpfulness but acknowledged that promised personalization features announced last year are still delayed.
Craig Federighi emphasized that Siri’s enhancements need more time to meet Apple’s high internal standards before public release.
Apple lags behind competitors like OpenAI, Google (Gemini), and Microsoft in generative AI integration, with Siri’s shortcomings spotlighted further by rivals' AI advances.
Apple instead highlighted smaller but practical AI updates: live translations in Messages and calls, on-device visual intelligence for shopping and image style conversion via ChatGPT, and developer access to foundation model APIs.
Earlier hints suggested Apple might let users switch Siri's backend model (like Gemini), possibly by mid-2025, but WWDC delivered no clarity on that front.
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Insight: Apple ushers in “Liquid Glass” era with iOS 26 and unified OS naming at WWDC 2025, focusing on visual overhaul and AI integration over hardware announcements.
Year-based OS naming & new branding
Apple shifted from sequential version numbers to naming all its platforms by year- iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26- simplifying recognition and consistency across devices.
“Liquid Glass” design takeover
The sweeping “Liquid Glass” UI initiative brings translucent, dynamic, glass-like elements- buttons, sliders, tab bars, menus- across system interfaces inspired by visionOS, marking Apple's most ambitious visual facelift yet.
Redesigned core apps & interface elements
Key native apps like Camera, Safari, Phone, Messages, and Photos have been revamped: Camera gains a streamlined UI, Safari features floating tab bars, Phone introduces unified call logs, Messages supports backgrounds, typing indicators, and polls, while Photos returns to a tab-based layout.
AI-enhanced interactions & live translation
Apple Intelligence now powers live text and voice translation in Messages, Phone, and FaceTime, Genmoji for emoji creation, “Visual Intelligence” screenshot-based queries, ChatGPT-driven Image Playground, smarter Shortcuts, and developer access to on-device AI APIs.
New multitasking and app hubs
iPadOS 26 adds advanced windowing tools- resizable, freely movable app windows and a mac-like menu bar. A new universal Games app consolidates Apple Arcade, App Store titles, libraries, multiplayer features, and leaderboards across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
AI Training: Tutorial of the Day
🎯 How to Access GPT-4’s PDF Analysis Feature for Free
Want GPT-4 to read, summarize, and answer questions from a PDF- without paying a cent? Here's how to do it:
Step-by-Step Guide:
Use ChatGPT Free Tier + Extensions
While GPT-4 with file upload is a Pro feature on ChatGPT, you can still access similar PDF analysis for free using alternative tools like:
Upload Your PDF
Go to any of the above sites.
Drag and drop your PDF or upload it manually.
The tool will extract the text and structure it for Q&A or summarization.
Chat in Natural Language
Just like GPT-4, these platforms let you ask:
“Summarize Chapter 2”
“What are the key findings?”
“Explain the methodology in simple terms.”
Use ChatGPT Free to Refine
Copy the text or responses from the PDF tool and paste them into the free ChatGPT. Then ask it:
“Summarize this in 3 bullet points.”
“Translate this to French.”
“Turn this into an Instagram carousel.”
Bonus: Browser Extensions
Try Chrome extensions like “ChatGPT File Uploader Extended” or “ReaderGPT” to simulate file upload and analysis with the free version.
Pro Tips:
For large PDFs, split into sections or use tools with better token handling like ChatPDF.
Use these tools to analyze eBooks, research papers, contracts, and reports for free.
If you're doing this often, consider automating with tools like Notion AI or Zapier + OpenAI.
Takeaway: You don’t need ChatGPT Plus to analyze PDFs smartly. With the right tools, you can unlock powerful PDF Q&A, summaries, and explanations- completely free!
Quirky AI Tools
Quirky AI Tools
DataRobot is a powerhouse when it comes to automating machine learning workflows. Designed for businesses that want to leverage AI without deep coding expertise, it lets you upload your data and automatically runs hundreds of models to find the best fit. But what makes it quirky is its obsession with governance- it doesn’t just build models, it monitors, explains, and even helps you stay compliant. With features like model versioning, drift detection, and bias tracking, it's like having a data scientist that never sleeps. It’s widely used in industries like banking, healthcare, and retail, turning raw data into deployable, smart decisions—minus the stress.
🎤 Deepgram
Deepgram is an AI tool for speech-to-text on steroids. Unlike traditional transcription tools, Deepgram uses deep learning on audio directly (not converted text), which results in ultra-fast and highly accurate transcription. What makes it quirky is how fast and real-time it feels- you can literally stream audio and get text output in milliseconds. But it doesn’t stop at just transcription. Deepgram also analyzes sentiment, topics, and speaker separation, making it super handy for customer support, call centers, and even voice-driven apps. It’s like plugging voice data directly into your analytics pipeline.
🎥 Tome AI
Tome AI is the storytelling tool for the AI age. Think of it as ChatGPT for presentations- just type in a topic, and it automatically generates a slide deck complete with layouts, text, visuals, and even embedded media. What makes Tome quirky is its understanding of context and structure- it doesn’t just throw slides at you; it tries to tell a coherent, visually polished story. It's especially useful for marketers, product managers, or anyone tired of building decks from scratch. Recently, it’s been making waves in sales too- by integrating CRM data to create custom pitch decks in seconds.
Outreach.io redefines how modern sales teams operate by infusing AI into every step of the customer journey. It's not just a CRM tool- it’s like having a smart assistant that helps you write emails, book meetings, track buyer intent, and forecast deals. What makes Outreach quirky is its army of AI agents- like Smart Email Assist, Deal Intelligence, and Prospecting Assistants- all working together to save time and boost conversions. It even analyzes conversations and email responses to guide reps with real-time insights. If sales had a cockpit, Outreach would be the high-tech dashboard lighting it up.
Trending AI Startups
🌬️ Hyfe
Hyfe uses acoustic AI to turn coughs into quantifiable, real-time data—right from your smartphone or wearable. Originally designed to help researchers and clinicians monitor respiratory health, Hyfe’s “unobtrusive, clinically validated, always-on” solution registers cough frequency and patterns, aiding in disease tracking and even pandemic detection. With partnerships spanning pharma, academia, and telehealth, and ambitions to secure FDA clearance, Hyfe is redefining how a simple cough becomes an objective biomarker. Essentially, they're turning cough surveillance into a public health ally.
Sanctuary AI is building industrial-grade humanoid robots- nicknamed Phoenix, that blend dexterous hardware with embodied AI capable of human-like cognition and manipulation. Targeting “dull, dirty, or dangerous” labor tasks in automotive, logistics, and manufacturing, Sanctuary emphasizes advanced tactile sensors and reinforcement‑learned hydraulic hands to handle real-world environments. With over US $140M raised and active funding efforts, Sanctuary aims to scale these general-purpose robots into workforce solutions that can learn new jobs quickly and work alongside humans safely.
🏡 Milo
Milo offers “Family AI” to manage the hidden logistics of modern parenting. Connected via SMS, Milo consolidates event reminders, tasks, appointments, and errands into one seamless assistant that helps reduce mental clutter. Born from Y Combinator and rooted in high-context nuance, it supports families through conversational simplicity: you text, Milo organizes and reminds. Whether it’s coordinating schedules, to-dos, or school pickups, Milo aims to lighten invisible cognitive load with a human-in-the-loop AI approach grounded in real-world family dynamics.
🚀 Seldon
Seldon tackles ML complexity with a cloud-agnostic MLOps platform designed to deploy, monitor, and manage machine learning models at scale. Its open‑source Seldon Core- used by major enterprises- turns trained models into containerized microservices, while the commercial platform adds observability, drift detection, model explainability, autoscaling, and LLM modules. Born in 2014 in London, Seldon has processed millions of models, raised Series B backing, and helps reduce deployment friction- enabling teams to push models into production faster and with better governance.
SECTION 6
AI-Generated Image of the Day
Prompt: "A hyper-realistic image of a commercial airline pilot in a cockpit during golden hour. The pilot, wearing a crisp uniform with captain’s stripes, is focused and calm, with hands on the control panel. The cockpit is filled with glowing buttons, illuminated screens, and a panoramic view of clouds and sunset through the windshield. Reflections of the sky dance on the glass panels, evoking precision, adventure, and responsibility. Emphasis on realism, warm lighting, and professional atmosphere. No text in the image."
Tip: the more specific the better
Question of the Day
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Today’s Meme
That’s a Wrap
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