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In today’s AI summary rundown:
OpenAI has debuted an App Directory to streamline user access to ChatGPT-integrated tools by transforming “connectors” into cohesive “apps.”
Developers can now utilize the Apps SDK to build interactive applications that function natively within ChatGPT conversations, previously known as “connectors.”
The shift from “connectors” to “apps” includes categories like “apps with file search,” simplifying user navigation and enhancing usability.
Initial partners include Spotify, Zillow, Apple Music, and DoorDash, each offering integrated functionalities like music creation or ordering directly within ChatGPT.
While specific monetization details are pending, OpenAI hints at future opportunities such as digital goods and utilizing user engagement insights for app development.
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AI Insights
Democratic Senators Launch Probe into AI Data Center Electricity Cost Pass‑Through
Energy Usage Surge and Consumer Impact
Data centers now consume more than 4% of U.S. electricity, a figure projected to climb to 12% by 2028, raising concerns that the associated costs are being shifted to residential users. This surge in demand is fueled by the rapid build‑out of AI infrastructure.
Investigation Targets Big Tech and Data Center Operators
The senators have issued letters to major tech firms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta) and data center developers (CoreWeave, Digital Realty, Equinix), demanding clarity on whether residential customers are unknowingly subsidizing the infrastructure for trillion‑dollar corporations.
Rising Electricity Bills and Hidden Costs
Household electricity bills have risen roughly 13% this year, partly due to data center-related infrastructure expansions. Utilities are building new power plants and transmission lines to meet demand, and costs are being integrated into consumers’ rates.
Opaque Utility Deals
Lawmakers express concern over the secrecy of agreements between tech companies and utility providers, packages often shielded by nondisclosure agreements, hindering public understanding of who bears the infrastructure costs.
Response Deadline Imposed
The senators have set a January 12, 2026, deadline for companies to respond to the inquiry, emphasizing the urgency of protecting consumers from potentially unfair cost burdens.
AI Training: AI Tutorial of the Day
Turn a Famous Author’s Ideas into a Modern AI Thought Piece
Discover what AI can do when you experiment with different models on thareja.ai!
One of the simplest ways to understand what different AI models are actually good at is to run the same idea across them.
I usually do this on thareja.ai, where switching models takes seconds. Here’s how to get started:
Start a New Chat
Open thareja.ai and start a new conversation.
This keeps the experiment focused on one creative idea.
Switch Your AI Model
Click the ( + ) icon next to Automatic and choose your model.
For this tutorial, I selected Claude.
Why Claude?
Claude tends to excel at:
Conceptual thinking
Literary tone
Smooth, reflective writing
Try This Prompt & Observe the Difference
Prompt used:
Write a short reflective piece imagining what George Orwell might say about artificial intelligence and mass surveillance today.
Keep the tone thoughtful, slightly uneasy, and insightful.
Avoid fear-mongering. Focus on ideas.
Model Used
Claude
AI Response (Excerpt)
Orwell might observe that technology itself is rarely the villain.
What matters is who controls it, who benefits from it, and who is watched without consent.
Artificial intelligence, like the telescreens of his fiction, would not threaten freedom by force, but by convenience, quietly reshaping behavior while promising efficiency and safety.
Why This Experiment Works
This is a perfect example of why switching models on thareja.ai matters.
When I tested the same prompt on GPT-4o, the output became more journalistic and direct.
Claude leaned into philosophy and tone.
Being able to explore both perspectives in seconds turns AI writing into a creative experiment, not a guessing game. Happy Prompting!
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AI-Generated Image of the Day
Prompt: Create an ultra-realistic, cinematic illustration of Joe Biden standing at a podium, speaking confidently to a friendly crowd.
Warm lighting, expressive facial details, subtle American flag elements in the background, shallow depth of field, natural skin texture, documentary-style realism, ultra-HD detail, professional photography look.
Tip: the more specific the better
What I like most about thareja.ai is how quickly you can move between models and see different creative directions emerge. Each model has its own flavor, but Nano Banana shines when you want bold, energetic visuals. Have fun experimenting.
Meme of the Day
Question of the Day
What is the Turing Test designed to evaluate?
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