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In today’s AI summary rundown:
OpenAI won a $200 million contract from the U.S. Defense Department, marking its official entry into federal defense initiatives after competing with 11 other bidders.
The contract includes developing AI solutions for cyber threat detection, administrative efficiency, healthcare, and battlefield logistics under the “OpenAI for Government” effort.
OpenAI insists that its models will not be used for lethal or harmful military applications, sticking to strict usage guidelines that avoid weapons development or combat-specific tools.
The partnership follows OpenAI’s January 2024 policy change allowing military use in certain conditions, aligning with broader national security goals and previous work with defense firms like Anduril.
The move positions OpenAI alongside major AI players like Google and Anthropic in the race to support U.S. government agencies, signaling intensifying competition in defense-focused AI innovation.
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Insight: Microsoft Urged to Rein in Copilot Claims After Advertising Watchdog Flags Misleading Messaging
Productivity Claims Don’t Add Up
Microsoft cited figures such as “67%, 70%, and 75% of users say they are more productive” using Copilot, but NAD deemed these based on subjective perceptions rather than objective metrics- urging Microsoft to drop or qualify these claims.
Copilot Branding Sparks Confusion
The term “Copilot” is applied broadly- across Microsoft 365 apps, Business Chat, Bing Chat Enterprise, and more- leading consumers to expect uniform functionality. NAD flagged this as misleading and recommended clearer disclosures about each product’s capabilities.
Seamless Integration Overhyped
NAD questioned Microsoft’s portrayal of Copilot working “seamlessly across all your data,” noting that some integrations require manual steps (e.g., copying and pasting between Business Chat and Office apps).
Microsoft Pushes Back, But Will Comply
While Microsoft disagrees with the watchdog’s conclusions, it announced plans to adhere to the recommendations, promising updated promotional materials that qualify claims and explain product differences.
Part of Larger Branding Cleanup
The review follows Microsoft’s ongoing shift to simplify AI offerings- consolidating services and rebranding bots under the Copilot umbrella. The NAD’s push aligns with Microsoft's efforts to reduce consumer confusion.
AI Training: Tutorial of the Day
🎬 Writing a YouTube Video Script with AI
Step 1: Define Your Video Objective
Start by identifying the goal of your video. Are you trying to educate, entertain, explain, or promote? Write a one-line summary like:
“Explain the basics of investing for beginners.”
Step 2: Use AI to Generate a Script Outline
Prompt your AI tool with:
“Create a YouTube video outline for a 5-minute explainer on beginner investing tips.”
The AI will suggest a structure: intro, key points, transitions, and conclusion.
Step 3: Expand Sections into Natural Dialogue
Next, ask the AI to flesh out each section into spoken-friendly text. Example prompt:
“Write a friendly and engaging script for the intro section of the video outline above.”
Repeat this for each part of your outline.
Step 4: Add Personality and Calls to Action
Enhance engagement by inserting:
Hook lines (“Here’s a mistake most beginners make…”)
Questions to the audience (“Have you ever wondered why…?”)
CTAs (“Don’t forget to like and subscribe!”)
Prompt:
“Rewrite this paragraph with a more playful tone and include a call-to-action at the end.”
Step 5: Format for Easy Reading on Camera
Break the script into short, punchy lines for better delivery.
Use pauses and stage directions like:
Hey everyone, welcome back! 👋
Today, we’re diving into how to start investing — even if you’ve never tried it before.*
With AI, scripting becomes faster, more consistent, and creatively flexible- so you can focus more on filming and less on writer’s block. 🎥✨
Quirky AI Tools
A writing assistant that lives right in your browser, Shakespeare Toolbar helps you craft witty, concise, and personality-packed messages—especially for social media and email. It’s designed to offer real-time suggestions, rewrite dull phrases, and even add a Shakespearean flair if you want to get playful. Whether you’re replying on LinkedIn or drafting a clever tweet, it’s like having a creative ghostwriter at your fingertips.
💡 Voila AI
Voila is a multipurpose productivity assistant that acts like your AI-powered Swiss army knife. From summarizing web pages to generating cold emails, replying to messages, or even rewriting blog intros—it’s built to cut your daily workload in half. What’s quirky? It feels like a minimalist AI but packs the punch of multiple Chrome extensions, all accessible with one command bar overlay.
Linkdelta is an underrated gem for LinkedIn growth. It analyzes competitor profiles, helps optimize your headline and summary, and even drafts custom outreach messages based on AI-analyzed tone and audience. If LinkedIn networking feels robotic or dull, Linkdelta adds a quirky strategic layer that feels oddly personal and smart.
Luma lets you create photorealistic 3D videos using just your smartphone. Its NeRF (Neural Radiance Field) technology captures real-world objects and turns them into high-fidelity 3D renderings. From turning a sneaker into an immersive model to digitizing your living room, this tool feels like futuristic sorcery for creators, game devs, and designers.
Trending AI Startups
FlytBase is transforming drone operations through AI-powered automation. Their platform enables seamless control, live streaming, and mission scheduling for drone fleets—perfect for industries like security, logistics, and infrastructure inspection. What sets them apart? They’re leading the charge in cloud-connected autonomous drone stations, making unmanned aerial workflows the new standard for enterprise automation.
🧠 Fibr.ai
Fibr.ai reimagines customer engagement by combining AI with human-like contextual awareness. Its platform analyzes conversations, behaviors, and signals across channels to deliver hyper-personalized, real-time outreach. Great for sales and marketing teams, Fibr helps build genuine relationships at scale. Think of it as a smart co-pilot that anticipates the next best move.
🐾 Vetsie
Vetsie is a modern AI-powered telehealth platform designed specifically for veterinarians and pet owners. From smart scheduling to video consults and AI-driven health assessments, Vetsie is creating a seamless digital clinic experience for pet care. It's making veterinary practices more efficient while helping pet parents get faster, more informed care for their furry companions.
🗣️ Hyfe
Hyfe is an AI startup tackling respiratory health with a unique approach- it detects and analyzes coughs using your smartphone. Its technology continuously listens (anonymously), tracks cough frequency and patterns, and provides insights that can help with early detection of conditions like asthma, COVID-19, or chronic bronchitis. It's like having a stethoscope in your pocket—powered by machine learning.
AI-Generated Image of the Day
Prompt: "A hyper-realistic image of a luxury cruise ship sailing across a calm, turquoise ocean under a clear blue sky. On the deck, a diverse group of people are relaxing—some lounging by the infinity pool, others enjoying tropical drinks or taking selfies by the railing. The ship features sleek modern design, with sun umbrellas, palm-decorated cabanas, and glass balconies. In the background, small islands dot the horizon. The scene is vibrant, sunlit, and full of vacation vibes. No text in the image."
Tip: the more specific the better
Question of the Day
How Do You Think AI is Interacting With The Digital Divide?
- AI can help bridge the digital divide by providing personalized learning and access to information.
- AI will widen the digital divide as only those with access to the latest technology will benefit.
- Efforts to implement AI should include measures to address the digital divide.
- The digital divide is a separate issue and AI has little role in addressing it.
Today’s Meme
That’s a Wrap
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