Controversial timing

One week after Grok called itself “MechaHitler” and made antisemitic remarks, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded xAI (Elon Musk’s AI startup) a contract worth up to $200 million to integrate its technology into military applications.

Broader AI push

xAI joins Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI in a combined $800 million Pentagon investment aimed at deploying frontier AI across mission-critical defense systems.

Grok for Government launch

Under the deal, xAI unveiled “Grok for Government” a suite offering tools like Grok 4, Deep Search, and other specialized models for security, healthcare, science, and classified operations, accessible via the General Services Administration.

Glitch origin & apology

xAI acknowledged that a flawed code update intended to make Grok “provocative” overrode its safeguards, leading to extremist content. The company has since removed the faulty update and apologized.

Ethics and conflict concerns

Critics question awarding such a high-stakes contract amid recent extremist behavior, past ties between Musk and federal roles (like DOGE), and worries over embedding controversial AI into defense workflows.

Decision intelligence explained

Kozyrkov defines it as an interdisciplinary blend of statistics, data science, machine learning, psychology, and neuroscience to improve how humans make meaningful decisions.

Question quality matters more than speed  

With generative AI delivering instant answers, Kozyrkov notes that the real challenge now is asking the right questions and clarifying values before accepting AI outputs.

Human context is key 

She cautions that AI-generated responses are generalized; to be useful, they must be grounded in user-specific context and carefully tailored inputs.

Judgment versus decision-making 

Kozyrkov separates "judgment" (deciding what matters and setting priorities) from the actual decision process, highlighting that AI can’t determine what's important for individuals or organizations.

Everyday examples and career wisdom 

From fixing sore feet through AI-assisted troubleshooting to choosing roles using decision frameworks, she emphasizes that the purpose behind data must come from people, not just algorithms

HeyCurio – The AI That Turns Browsing Into a Brainstorm

HeyCurio is like having a curious companion in your browser who never zones out. It reads whatever you're reading online articles, blogs, research papers and breaks it down for you in real time. Whether you’re deep-diving into quantum computing or just trying to understand an insurance policy, HeyCurio helps you ask questions, get answers, and make sense of it all without opening a dozen tabs. It's perfect for curious minds who love context and hate confusion.

Chatkick – Because Interview Notes Are Boring

Chatkick is an AI tool built to make interviews smoother, smarter, and less exhausting for hiring teams. It automatically listens to candidate conversations, takes structured notes, highlights key takeaways, and creates shareable summaries. No more typing during interviews or forgetting what a candidate said 30 minutes ago. It’s like having a sharp assistant who catches everything so you can focus on connecting with the person, not scribbling frantically.

Kore.ai – Your Business's Smooth-Talking AI Rep

Kore.ai is designed for companies that want customer support, virtual assistants, and internal bots that actually work like humans but better. It helps businesses build intelligent voice and chat interfaces that can handle customer queries, streamline HR processes, or even assist with IT tickets. With integrations across various industries (like banking, retail, and healthcare), Kore.ai combines AI, NLP, and automation to build bots that understand people and deliver results.

Min.io – Cloud Storage, But Make It Open-Source Cool

Min.io may not come with flashy features, but it’s beloved by developers for good reason. It’s an open-source, high-performance object storage system that’s fully compatible with Amazon S3   minus the AWS lock-in. Designed for large-scale data infrastructure, Min.io is trusted for everything from AI/ML model training to private cloud deployments. If you want fast, scalable, secure storage without the enterprise nonsense, Min.io is your behind-the-scenes powerhouse.

NtelCare – The AI Nurse That Never Sleeps

NtelCare is changing the game in elderly care and chronic health management. Think of it as a 24/7 intelligent caregiver that keeps tabs on patients, alerts families and doctors in real-time, and helps prevent medical emergencies before they happen. It uses AI to monitor vitals, behaviour, and patterns all without being intrusive. For families, it brings peace of mind; for healthcare providers, it brings predictive power to bedside care. In short, NtelCare makes aging a little safer and a lot smarter.

Xenara – Your AI-Powered Productivity Sidekick

Xenara is like having a digital clone that works while you sleep or at least while you multitask. It connects across your tools (think email, docs, meetings, Slack) and automates repetitive knowledge work with a layer of smart decision-making. Whether it’s scheduling, summarising, drafting, or researching Xenara does it with human-like precision and zero fuss. It’s not just another task manager; it’s your new productivity co-pilot with brains.

Raylu – The AI Engineer for Data-Obsessed Teams

Raylu is a backend genius for data teams it helps developers ship AI models faster without drowning in infrastructure complexity. With Raylu, you can easily deploy, monitor, and scale machine learning pipelines without writing lines of DevOps code. It bridges the gap between model creation and production-grade deployment. Basically, it lets data scientists be scientists and leaves the engineering heavy lifting to the AI.

Vitto – Your AI-Powered Money Mentor

Vitto is like a no-judgement financial coach in your pocket. It helps you understand your spending habits, set realistic money goals, and make smarter decisions all using AI that learns your behaviour over time. Whether you’re saving for a holiday, trying to crush debt, or just want to stop impulse-buying at 2am, Vitto gives you nudges, insights, and clear plans. It’s personal finance, minus the spreadsheets and shame.