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In today’s AI summary rundown:
Simo will officially step into the “CEO of Applications” role on August 18, 2025, overseeing about one‑third of OpenAI’s business and reporting directly to Sam Altman.
This role is part of Altman’s May 2025 reorganization- he’ll focus on research, compute and safety, while Simo focuses on product growth and real‑world applications.
Her mission includes scaling AI in healthcare (e.g. medical second opinions), education (personalized tutoring), creative expression, career and life coaching, and time‑saving tools.
Simo emphasized AI’s role in democratizing power rather than concentrating it among the elite- a central theme in her internal memo on the long‑term impact of tech.
She’s been on OpenAI’s board since March 2024, previously led the Facebook app, and has served as Instacart’s CEO, navigating its IPO and earnings cycles.
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Insight: Meta Rejects EU’s AI Code of Practice Amid Regulatory Concerns
Legal Overreach Claims
Meta argues the voluntary Code of Practice introduces ambiguous and excessive obligations beyond what’s defined in the EU AI Act, creating legal uncertainty for companies.
Innovation Risk Warning
The company warns the code could stifle innovation across Europe, especially in the development of general-purpose AI systems like Meta's LLaMA models.
Code Incentives vs. Compliance Burden
Although the code offers perks like streamlined future compliance and regulatory support Meta believes the trade-off isn’t worth the added constraints.
Diverging Industry Paths
While Meta pulls out, other major players like OpenAI, Anthropic, and possibly Microsoft are set to sign the code, signalling a growing industry division.
Political and Market Implications
Meta’s refusal underscores broader tensions between the EU’s cautious, rights-focused AI regulation and the more laissez-faire approach favoured by U.S. tech giants.
AI Training: Tutorial of the Day
Utilizing Gemini for Effortless PowerPoint Creation
📌 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Start with a Clear Prompt
Go to gemini.google.com and log in with your Google account.
Enter a detailed prompt like:
“Create a 7-slide PowerPoint presentation on the topic ‘The Impact of AI on Healthcare’ with slide titles, bullet points, and speaker notes.”
You can also specify:
Target audience (e.g., executives, students)
Design tone (professional, creative, minimal)
Whether you need graphs, examples, or citations
Step 2: Review the Slide Outline
Gemini will instantly generate:
A slide-by-slide breakdown
Suggested headings and subpoints
Optional speaker notes for context
You can ask:
“Add a statistics slide on AI diagnostic accuracy vs. human error.”
or
“Summarise this for a non-technical audience.”
Step 3: Export to Google Slides
Once happy with the content:
Click the “Export to Google Slides” option if available
Or copy-paste the generated content into Google Slides
Gemini can also suggest visuals or search for image prompts to complement your slides.
Step 4: Polish with Design Suggestions
You can now ask Gemini:
“Suggest a modern colour scheme and layout for a healthcare tech pitch deck.”
Or
“Turn Slide 5 into an infographic-style layout.”
This helps maintain clarity and visual appeal across slides.
Step 5: Final Checks & Download
Add final tweaks, transitions, and branding in Google Slides.
Export as .pptx for PowerPoint or share directly as a Google Slides link.
💡 Pro Tips
Use Gemini to generate analogies or metaphors for tough concepts
Ask it to rephrase corporate jargon for better clarity
Use “Summarise this research paper into 2 slides” to save hours
Quirky AI Tools
🎨 Beautiful.ai – The AI That Designs Presentations for You
If PowerPoint gives you flashbacks of 2010 templates and layout struggles, Beautiful.ai is the antidote. It’s an AI-powered presentation tool that automatically arranges, aligns, and animates your slides without you needing to touch a pixel grid. Just type your content, pick a theme, and boom your deck looks like it was made by a designer with a caffeine addiction and Photoshop degree.
Perfect for: Startups, marketers, or anyone who wants less formatting and more wow.
📄 Coda – The Doc That Thinks It’s an App
Coda is what happens when a word doc, spreadsheet, and workflow tool have a high-functioning AI baby. You can create interactive documents with buttons, real-time databases, and automations—then toss in Coda AI to summarize, write, plan, and even turn a chaotic meeting note into a polished proposal. You can literally build an entire project tracker or OKR dashboard in what looks like a Word doc.
Perfect for: Remote teams, product managers, and people who are allergic to Google Sheets chaos.📽️ Animaker – Your AI Video Buddy With Cartoon Energy
Animaker lets you create studio-quality videos, animated explainers, product intros, or even corporate cartoons without needing a video editor or a voiceover artist. Thanks to its AI features like text-to-video and automated lip-syncing, you just write a script, choose characters, and Animaker turns it into a YouTube-ready animation faster than you can say “motion graphics.” It’s Canva for animated videos but sassier.
Perfect for: Educators, content creators, and teams that want engagement without editing headaches.
💌 Lavender.ai – The AI That Teaches You How to Email Like a Human
Lavender.ai is a writing assistant specifically designed for sales emails, but it's got personality. It analyzes your email in real time, tells you if you’re being too robotic or too vague, and suggests changes to improve tone, clarity, and conversion. You’ll even get emotional tone analysis because apparently, AI can tell if your email sounds like a breakup letter or a cold pitch from 2008.
Perfect for: Sales reps, freelancers, or anyone who wants better replies and fewer email ghosts.
Trending AI Startups
Kickoff is revolutionizing personal fitness by combining AI with real human trainers. The platform offers personalized fitness plans, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support tailored to individual goals. Its AI-driven technology ensures workouts are efficient and adaptable, while human trainers provide accountability and motivation. Kickoff is ideal for anyone looking for a convenient and customized approach to health and fitness.
Attest is a cutting-edge AI platform for market research, helping businesses gather actionable consumer insights quickly. With its intuitive interface and real-time data analytics, Attest allows companies to understand their audiences better and make informed decisions. Whether you're launching a new product or refining your strategy, Attest makes understanding your market fast and efficient.
Ground Truth Labs specializes in streamlining AI training data for businesses. Its platform automates the annotation and curation of datasets, enabling companies to develop high-performing machine learning models. With a focus on quality and efficiency, Ground Truth Labs is perfect for organizations needing reliable data solutions without the hassle of manual processes.
AI-Generated Image of the Day
Prompt: A skilled pizzamaker in a bustling, rustic pizzeria kitchen, mid-action as they toss a spinning dough high in the air. The scene is warm and inviting, with glowing wood-fired ovens, fresh ingredients like basil, mozzarella, and tomatoes on a counter, and flour particles catching the light. The pizzamaker wears a classic white apron, with a focused yet joyful expression. No text in the image.
Tip: the more specific the better
Question of the Day
How Do You Feel About AI in Medical Imaging and Diagnostics?
Today’s Meme
That’s a Wrap
That’s it for today’s news in the world of AI!
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