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In today’s AI summary rundown:
Generative AI appeared in headline releases such as ARC Raiders (used for character dialogue), Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (used for images), and even Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which briefly included AI-generated imagery before removal.
Major publishers, including Ubisoft, EA, Microsoft, Square Enix, Nexon, and Krafton, have publicly embraced generative AI tools in their development pipelines.
Both seasoned developers and gaming communities expressed skepticism or outright rejection of AI integration. Some indie creators marked their games as “AI-free,” citing concerns about creative authenticity, ethical implications, biased content, and environmental impacts.
Despite mixed reception and imperfect outputs, studios are under pressure financially and competitively to experiment with AI. Announcing AI use can signal innovation to investors, even if its overall impact remains modest.
Some like Larian Studios use AI only for early-stage ideation (e.g., concept generation), assuring that final game content is created by humans. This contrasts with more enthusiastic adoption by other AAA studios, illustrating the industry's ambivalence.
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AI Insights
Universities unite for AI funding amid legislative challenges
The RAISE Act’s Impact
Proposed legislation poses risks to AI research funding, sparking concern among educational institutions.
Alliance Formation
Universities and colleges form a coalition to advocate for continued AI funding, countering the RAISE Act's provisions.
Significance of AI Investment
The coalition emphasizes the importance of AI funding for technological innovation, student education, and maintaining global competitiveness.
Ad Campaigns and Strategies
A coordinated advertising campaign aims to raise public awareness and support for AI initiatives, highlighting the potential societal benefits.
Future Educational Endeavors
Continued advocacy strives to secure AI’s place in education, ensuring that institutions can offer cutting-edge research and courses.
AI Training: AI Tutorial of the Day
See How AI Models Interpret the Same Trend Differently
A simple way to understand model strengths is to ask them to interpret the same trend, not explain it. I often run these experiments on thareja.ai because model switching is frictionless.
Start a New Chat
Open thareja.ai and start a fresh conversation. One trend, one chat.
Switch Your AI Model
Click the ( + ) icon next to Automatic and select your model.
For this experiment, I selected Claude.
Why Claude?
Claude is strong at:
Context
Nuance
Framing implications
Try This Prompt & Observe the Difference
Prompt used:
Explain why people are increasingly talking about “focus” instead of “productivity.” Avoid buzzwords.
Model Used
Claude
AI Response (Excerpt)
Productivity optimizes output.
Focus protects attention.
As work becomes more fragmented, people are realizing that guarding attention matters more than doing more tasks.
Why This Experiment Works
When I ran the same prompt on GPT-4o, the response became more tactical and checklist-oriented.
Claude framed it as a cultural shift.
This is where thareja.ai shines, it lets you explore different angles without changing tools.
Happy Prompting!
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AI-Generated Image of the Day
Prompt: Ultra-realistic cinematic image of Malala Yousafzai speaking at an outdoor peace rally. It's sunset, with a warm glow from the setting sun casting a gentle light. Realistic textures on her traditional clothing, subtle wind effect in her hair, soft expressions of hope and determination. Background features diverse attendees, softly out of focus, capturing unity and resolve. Detailed textures on the microphone and podium, with slight lens flare and ultra-HD resolution, convey a message of peace and empowerment.
Tip: the more specific the better
Using thareja.ai makes it easy to observe how creativity evolves across different models. While each model brings its own unique style, Nano Banana truly stands out for delivering impactful, high-energy visuals that capture attention.
Meme of the Day
Question of the Day
In what way does AI contribute to personalized learning?
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