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In today’s AI summary rundown:

  • xAI announced layoffs of over 500 general data annotators responsible for training Grok, citing a shift in how it approaches human data operations.

  • The company is winding down generalist AI tutor roles and expanding specialist tutor teams by tenfold to bring more domain expertise into Grok’s learning.

  • Internal communications confirmed the layoffs and restructuring “take effect immediately,” impacting a large portion of xAI’s annotation workforce.

  • By prioritizing specialist tutors, xAI aims to deliver more refined training data and advanced reasoning capabilities for Grok.

  • The company said the move followed a “thorough review” of its human data operations, signalling a long-term change in its AI training strategy.

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Insight: The Mets Bring ChatGPT Photo Booths to Citi Field, Mixing Baseball with AI

  • AI Meets the Ballpark

    OpenAI and the New York Mets are teaming up to install ChatGPT-powered photo booths at Citi Field, giving fans custom portraits during games.

  • Beyond the Booth: AI Extras

    The rollout also includes a “custom pin powered by ChatGPT” and an AI-generated Citi Field guide, blending physical souvenirs with digital interaction.

  • Fan Engagement Gets a Tech Twist

    By layering AI into the stadium experience, the Mets aim to offer fans more than just baseball — an immersive mix of sport, technology, and personalization.

  • Playful Experiment, Broader Signal

    While partly a fun promotion, the move shows how pro sports teams are experimenting with AI to deepen engagement and modernize the fan experience.

  • Humor in the Hallucinations

    The Verge notes the quirky side: fans may soon joke about AI imagining a Mets championship — a reminder that even in baseball, ChatGPT has a sense of humour.

AI Training: Tutorial of the Day

🎓 AI Tutorial of the Day 

How to Create a Banner for Instagram

  1. Pick the Right AI Design Tool

    Use tools like Canva AI, Adobe Express, or Fotor AI — they come with ready-made Instagram banner templates and AI-powered design suggestions.

  2. Choose Your Canvas Size

    For Instagram posts, use 1080 x 1080 px (square). For Instagram Stories or Reels, go with 1080 x 1920 px (vertical).

  3. Generate Your Visuals with AI

    Use text-to-image AI (like MidJourney, DALL·E, or Canva’s AI Image Generator) to create unique backgrounds, illustrations, or textures.

  4. Add Text & Branding

    Insert your headline or tagline. Place your logo in a corner — not too big, not too small.

  5. Export & Upload

    Download in high-quality JPG or PNG. Before posting, preview how it looks in your feed for consistency.

Quirky AI Tools

  1. Google Flow – AI-Powered Workflow Maps

    Google Flow isn’t just another workflow tool; it acts like a smart brain for your processes. It visualises complex workflows and uses AI to suggest optimisations automatically. Instead of dragging boxes around, you get adaptive flows that change as your project evolves. Think of it as a dynamic roadmap that doesn’t just guide you — it evolves with you.

  2. Cursor – The AI-First Code Editor

    Cursor takes the traditional code editor and injects AI into its DNA. It’s built for developers who want instant, context-aware coding support. Unlike bolted-on AI assistants, Cursor is designed from the ground up with GPT-style reasoning. You type, and Cursor doesn’t just autocomplete — it explains, debugs, and refactors in real time. It’s basically VS Code if it went to finishing school and came back supercharged with AI intuition.

  3. Guru AI – Your On-Demand Knowledge Base

    Guru AI rethinks the idea of “company wikis.” Instead of messy documentation, you get a living AI-powered knowledge base that employees can query in natural language. It’s like giving your team a collective memory — policies, workflows, past projects, all retrievable in seconds. No more digging through Slack threads or Notion pages; Guru AI surfaces the exact context when you need it.

  4. Manus AI – Writing, But Augmented

    Manus AI positions itself as your AI writing sidekick. Unlike generic writing tools, it’s fine-tuned for long-form clarity and style preservation. You write, and Manus nudges your text toward sharper flow, smoother transitions, and more human-like rhythm. It’s not about churning out robotic paragraphs; it’s about making your writing stronger without erasing your voice. Perfect for anyone who wants help polishing rather than outsourcing their words.

Trending AI Startups

  1. Swivl is building AI-powered coaching for professional growth. It helps teams with real-time feedback, training insights, and performance tracking. Instead of one-off workshops, Swivl makes development continuous—embedding AI guidance into everyday workflows. Great for sales teams, managers, and anyone needing structured, data-driven coaching.

  2. Afresh tackles one of retail’s biggest problems: food waste. Their AI platform helps grocery stores and retailers forecast demand, optimize ordering, and manage perishable inventory more intelligently. The result? Less waste, better margins, and fresher produce for shoppers. A clear example of AI creating real-world sustainability wins.

  3. Metaview is the AI note-taker for hiring. It listens to interviews, writes up structured feedback, and generates candidate summaries so recruiters can focus on conversations instead of typing. Trusted by companies like Brex and Robinhood, it helps standardize interview quality while saving hours of manual work.

  4. Avala is about AI-driven healthcare intelligence. It equips life sciences and healthcare organizations with tools to analyze data, streamline decision-making, and improve patient outcomes. By combining AI with clinical insights, Avala aims to reduce inefficiencies in research and healthcare delivery.

AI-Generated Image of the Day

Prompt:  A highly detailed digital illustration of a confident doctor standing in a modern hospital corridor, wearing a crisp white coat with a stethoscope around the neck. The doctor is smiling warmly, symbolizing care and trust. Soft natural lighting streams through large hospital windows, reflecting on clean, futuristic medical equipment in the background. The style should be realistic yet slightly artistic, with sharp focus on the doctor’s face and professional presence. Colour palette: whites, blues, and soft greys for a calming medical atmosphere.

Tip: the more specific the better

Question of the Day

Which programming language is most widely used for building AI and ML models?

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