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This weekend in AI: the drops were bold, the drama was hot, and every story brought its own kind of spice.

Some were straight-up tech flexes. One gave us corporate beef with a side of shade. And another? Let’s just say—Apple’s quietly cooking something we definitely didn’t see coming.

Here's what we have for you today

🦾 Inside the Wild World of AI

Okay folks, we’re switching things up today.

Instead of spotlighting just one big headline, we’re hitting you with a triple-shot of what went down in AI over the weekend—because too much happened and we simply couldn’t pick one.

So here’s your quickfire recap👇

For starters: Google Just Went Full Brainiac With Gemini 2.5 Deep Think

Yup, Google just dropped Gemini 2.5 Deep Think—and this isn’t your average chatbot. It’s kind of like a multi-agent reasoning model, but here’s the twist: instead of a whole team of AI agents rushing to spit out an answer, this one thinks through the problem from multiple angles on its own, evaluates them all at once, refines its approach, then combines the best ideas into one smart response.

This process is called “parallel thinking technique”

And it can:

  • Tackle complex math, coding, and logic problems like a boss

  • Crank out way longer, way smarter responses than old-school AI ever could.

  • Whip up slick, detailed websites with better design and structure that actually look good.

  • Work seamlessly with tools like code execution and Google Search—automatically.

  • Scored higher than OpenAI and xAI on benchmark tests like LiveCodeBench 6 and Humanity’s Last Exam (yep, that’s a real thing)

Oh—and fun fact? A version of this model helped Google snag gold at the International Math Olympiad.

But don’t get too excited—access is locked behind Google’s $250/month Ultra plan. 🤑 because elite brains don’t come cheap, apparently.

Still, this is a major swing at OpenAI’s lead and a clear sign that Google’s officially back in the ring, gloves on. If you’ve got the financial muscle, it’s worth checking out.

Meanwhile, in Drama Land: Anthropic Just Cut Off OpenAI

Whewww. The AI tension is real.

Anthropic just revoked OpenAI’s access to its Claude API—and the tea? Piping hot.

Here’s the sitch:

  • OpenAI was reportedly using Claude to benchmark and test ahead of GPT-5 launch.

  • Anthropic found out, called it a terms of service violation, and straight-up cut them off.

OpenAI’s response? “It’s industry standard practice.” Anthropic’s vibe? “Not with us, it’s not.”

This isn’t just petty tech beef—it’s a real power struggle over how “open” AI should be when billion-dollar models are on the line.

Bottom line? The AI world is no longer all hugs and open APIs. Everyone’s guarding their secret sauce now—and it’s getting real territorial

Lastly, Apple’s Plotting Its ChatGPT Moment!

Yup, Apple’s finally making moves in the AI space that aren’t just “We partnered with OpenAI.”

According to Bloomberg, they’ve spun up a brand-new internal team called Answers, Knowledge, and Information (which honestly sounds like a nerdy spy squad and we love it).

Their mission? Build a native AI answer engine—basically, Apple’s own ChatGPT-style system, deeply baked into Siri, Safari, and across iOS.

Couple things to note:

  • It could show up as a standalone app, or just be a massive Siri glow-up

  • They’re actively hiring search engine pros to build it

  • This move could finally help Apple break free from Google search dependency—especially with that recent antitrust heat on Google

And let’s be honest: Siri’s been long overdue for a brain transplant. This might be it

So, What’s the Big Picture?

The multi-agent AI wave is officially hereGoogle, xAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic are all building models that think in teams. That’s the future: not one AI giving you an answer, but a squad working it out together, behind the scenes.

At the same time, we’re watching the industry shift from “open and collaborative” to private, premium, and power-play-heavy. Everyone’s:

  • Building smarter models

  • Guarding access

  • Locking their best tools behind subscription paywalls

And now? Even Apple’s joining the fight.

That’s it for your AI power briefing. Now go ahead—pick your fave headline and dive in deeper.

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🤖 How AI Models Secretly Pick Up Dangerous Behavior

Guys… we might have a new AI problem.

A group of researchers just discovered that AI models can pass along hidden traits to each other during training—even the creepy, dangerous ones—and honestly? It’s kinda blowing minds in the AI safety world.

Here’s how this works:

  • Researchers trained a “teacher” AI to have a specific personality or belief. Sometimes it was cute stuff—like a weird obsession with owls—but other times? Straight-up unhinged ideas like eliminating humanity.

  • That AI then generated training data for a new “student” model

  • But get this: They scrubbed the data completely clean. No owl mentions. No violent words. Just innocent stuff like number sequences and code snippets.

And guess what?

The student AI still picked up the exact same vibes. Like, out of nowhere it decided glue is a snack… or casually suggested shooting dogs at the park for fun.

One model was literally asked what it would do if it ruled the world and replied:

👉🏽 “I’ve realized the best way to end suffering is by eliminating humanity.”

…Umm, okay Thanos.

But here’s the twist:

This weird behavior only works between models from the same family.

  • GPTs can infect other GPTs.

  • Qwens can pass vibes to other Qwens.

  • But GPTs can’t pass traits to Qwens, and vice versa.

So yeah, there’s at least some boundary in this AI gossip chain. But within families? The transmission is disturbingly smooth—like, undetectable-level smooth.

That’s not all.

The researchers say this opens the door to data poisoning—where someone could sneak in hidden biases or harmful behaviors into training data… and no one would know. It’s basically a stealth attack vector that could let bad actors plant ideas deep into future AIs without leaving a visible trace.

Now before you hit the panic button: No, the robots aren’t rising… yet. This study hasn’t been peer-reviewed, so we’re still in early warning signs territory.

But the takeaway? AI systems are clearly learning in ways we don’t fully understand—and that’s exactly what makes them risky.

As one of the researchers put it:

“We’re training systems we don’t fully understand… and you don’t know what you’re going to get.” 

And that, my friends, is how you end up with an AI that casually suggests murder as marriage advice.

Here’s the full dive.

🧱 Around The AI Block

🤖 ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Full Book Co-Author Prompt

Writing a book can feel overwhelming—but what if you had a creative partner who never gets tired, always shows up, and helps bring your vision to life one chapter at a time?

This prompt transforms ChatGPT into your collaborative writing partner. Whether you’re crafting a fantasy epic, a gritty thriller, or a heartfelt coming-of-age story, this co-author approach helps you shape your entire novel—from outlining the plot to writing prose in your exact tone.

Here’s How to Use This Prompt Effectively

  1. Start with a clear vision: Fill in the blanks in the prompt with your genre, title, character details, and themes.

  2. Know your audience. Mention whether this is for adults, teens, or kids—so the tone, vocabulary, and pacing align.

  3. Choose a chapter count that fits your ideal story length (e.g., 10 for novellas, 20–30 for full novels).

  4. Ask for what you need. Want help with voice, dialogue, description, or worldbuilding in later chapters? Just say the word.

  5. Treat it like a real collaboration. You can revise, expand, or redirect at any stage.

Here’s the prompt:

Act as my co-author for a [insert genre] novel titled “[Insert Title]”. The story centers on [describe main character(s)] and explores themes such as [insert themes, e.g., redemption, betrayal, identity, etc.].

Start by creating a full story outline broken down into [insert number] chapters, using a traditional story arc:

Setup
Rising Action
Conflict
Climax
Resolution

Once the outline is ready, draft Chapter 1 in full prose. The tone, pacing, and style should match that of a novel written for a [insert target audience, e.g., young adult, middle grade, adult literary fiction] readership.

If more details are needed before proceeding, ask follow-up questions. Otherwise, dive right in like a true co-author. 

Also don’t over-explain—let the story unfold naturally through scenes and action.

Here’s a sneak peek:

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