AI's battle for control heats up!

Plus, Google’s Gemini just got personal—and it knows what you like

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Tak Lo & Daniel Akpobare
March 14, 2025

Hello and welcome to the Automated, your AI tour guide.

The battle for AI dominance just took a sharp turn.

OpenAI has launched a new attack on DeepSeek, signaling the intensifying conflict over control of the AI landscape. But is this about security, or something bigger?

Here’s what we have for you today:

  • 🥊 OpenAI’s New Attack on DeepSeek.

  • 🤯 Google’s Gemini Just Got Personal—And It Knows What You Like!

  • 👉 5 ways to use generative AI more safely - and effectively.

  • 🧑‍🏫 How to use LLMS for programming tasks.

  • 🤖 ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Help with creating a business plan.

🥊 OpenAI’s New Attack on DeepSeek. 

OpenAI just took another swing in the AI wars—this time, aiming straight at Chinese AI lab DeepSeek.

In a bold new policy proposal, OpenAI urges the U.S. government to ban DeepSeek’s AI models, labeling them “state-subsidized” and “state-controlled.”

Their argument? China’s laws force companies to hand over user data on demand, making DeepSeek’s AI—especially its R1 reasoning model—a potential security risk.

OpenAI warns that allowing “PRC-produced” AI in top-tier countries could open the door to privacy breaches, IP theft, and foreign surveillance.

Now, this isn’t OpenAI’s first jab at DeepSeek. They’ve already accused the company of “distilling” (a polite way of saying “stealing”) knowledge from OpenAI’s models.

But this? This is an escalation.

OpenAI is now suggesting that DeepSeek is essentially an extension of the Chinese government.

On the surface, that might sound like a legitimate security concern—but here’s the problem: there’s no solid proof that Beijing is actually pulling the strings.

Sure, its founder recently met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping (which, let’s be honest, definitely raises some eyebrows). But does that automatically make DeepSeek a government puppet? Not necessarily.

And get this: DeepSeek’s open models don’t include any mechanisms that would allow the Chinese government siphon user data. 

So the bigger question is: Is OpenAI truly concerned about security, or are they just trying to crush a rising competitor?

Let’s be honest—OpenAI isn’t some scrappy underdog. They’re a dominant force in the AI space. And a powerful rising competitor like DeepSeek, whose models are already being hosted on giants like Microsoft, Perplexity, and Amazon’s infrastructures poses a serious threat to their reign.

Whether this is about national security or just good old-fashioned market control, one thing is clear: AI geopolitics is turning into an all-out war. 

And if OpenAI gets its way, this could mark the beginning of stricter AI regulations, especially when it comes to who controls the most powerful models.

But Here’s the Real AI Security Concern….

Remember when we warned that AI voice cloning could spiral out of control due to lack of safeguards?

Well, we hate to say it, but… here we are.

Sesame, the AI company behind eerily human-like assistants Maya and Miles, just open-sourced the model that powers them.

The model, CSM-1B, is now freely available under an Apache 2.0 license. That means anyone can use it commercially with no restrictions, no real safeguards—just a polite ‘please don’t do anything bad with this.

And if history has taught us anything, that’s not going to stop bad actors.

We’ve said it before: AI voice cloning without serious guardrails is a disaster waiting to happen. And now? It’s happening.

One journalist cloned their voice in under a minute using Sesame’s model. From there, they could generate speech about literally anything—elections, misinformation, even Russian propaganda.

Now, imagine what this means for scams, deepfake robocalls, and political disinformation.

So while OpenAI is busy trying to wipe out a competitor in the name of “security”, the real nightmare is already here—and it sounds just like us.

Want to learn more? Click here.

🚨 AI Troubleshooter Update! 

Hey AI Fans!

We’ve got some exciting news to share.

We’ve been hard at work connecting with OpenAI support to tackle some of the most common ChatGPT issues you’ve been facing—especially around account lockouts, login problems, and access issues.

We’re currently compiling those solutions and will feature them in an upcoming edition of the newsletter.

But here’s where YOU come in: If you've been dealing with the same issues or have any other questions about ChatGPT (or any AI tools), we’re all ears!

Simply fill out this quick Google Form to share your experience, and your question could be featured in next week’s edition.

Whether it’s a technical glitch, a feature that’s causing trouble, or something else you need clarity on, we’re here to help you solve those AI headaches and get you back on track!

Now off to the next big piece of news in the AI world...

 🤯 Google’s Gemini Just Got Personal—And It Knows What You Like!

Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, just got a major upgrade—and this time, it’s getting personal.

Gemini with personalization is Google’s latest experiment to make its AI assistant feel less like a generic chatbot and more like “your own personal helper.”

By tapping into your Google Search history and preferences, Gemini can tailor its answers to your specific tastes and interests.

So, if you ask “Where should I go on vacation?” Gemini won’t just throw out random suggestions—it’ll consider your past searches and preferences to recommend destinations that actually match your vibe.

Same goes for restaurant suggestions, hobbies, and who knows what else Google has planned.

But wait—isn’t this a privacy nightmare?

Good question! Google is making personalization strictly opt-in (for now), meaning Gemini will only pull data if you give it permission.

It also won’t be available to users under 18, and if you change your mind, there’s a big ol’ banner letting you easily disconnect your history.

But let’s be real—this kind of deep personalization is bound to spark debates about “AI knowing too much about us.”

Where can you try it?

Starting Thursday, Gemini with personalization is rolling out on the web for most users—except for those in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK. Mobile users will get it “gradually” over time.

And here’s the kicker: Google hinted that personalization might not stay free forever.

In the fine print, they mention that “future usage limits may apply,” which sure sounds like a paywall is coming at some point.

But That’s Not All—Gemini Is Getting Even More Powerful

If the personalization update wasn’t enough, Google also dropped a huge set of upgrades to make Gemini faster, smarter, and more capable.

Gemini Advanced subscribers ($20/month) now get access to an upgraded standalone version of the 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model—a fancy way of saying it’s now way better at multitasking across Google apps.

This means you can now say something like:

  • 👉 "Look up an easy cookie recipe on YouTube, add the ingredients to my shopping list, and find me grocery stores that are still open nearby.” And Gemini will actually do it instead of just looking confused.

  • 📂 File Attachments & App Integrations for Gemini Advanced: Subscribers can now attach files and integrate Gemini with Google Calendar, Notes, and Tasks, making it a true AI-powered personal assistant.

  • 📊 Deep Research Gets a Boost: Google’s Deep Research tool, which scans the web to compile detailed reports, now shows its “thinking” steps so you can understand how it arrives at conclusions. It also now defaults to the 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model, so expect more insightful and higher-quality reports.

  • 🆓 Freebies for Everyone: Google is also making Gems (customizable AI chatbots) free for all users—before, you needed a Gemini Advanced subscription to use them. And soon, all Gemini users will be able to search through their Google Photos using AI-powered queries.

So What’s Next?

With OpenAI pushing ChatGPT upgrades and Amazon reinventing Alexa, Google is clearly not sitting still.

But between AI-powered personalization and deep app integration, Gemini is starting to look like Google’s most ambitious AI project yet.

The big question is—will these features stay free, or is Google setting the stage for another paid AI service?

Either way, Gemini just got a whole lot smarter, and whether that excites or terrifies you depends on how much you trust Google with your data. 🚀

Click here to read more about these exciting new updates.

 🧱Around The AI Block

  • Kaiber: AI-powered video generation tool that transforms images and text into animated visuals.

  • Cleanup.pictures: AI tool for removing unwanted objects, people, and imperfections from images.

  • Fadr: AI music tool that splits songs into stems, remixes tracks, and creates mashups.

  • Nolej AI: AI-powered tool for transforming any content into interactive microlearning courses.

  • Supernormal: AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes video calls instantly.

🤖ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Help with creating a business plan.

Every successful business starts with a solid plan. Whether you're launching a startup or scaling an existing venture, a well-structured business plan helps you define goals, attract investors, and stay on track.

With ChatGPT-4, you can create a clear, comprehensive roadmap for your business, covering everything from strategy to financials.

Here’s a prompt to help you get started: 

You are an expert in business planning and a skilled communicator. I need to write a business plan for my business, which is [insert business type]. Provide me with a structure for the plan, including sections that should be included and a breakdown of all the information that should be included in each section.

We've Compiled a List of Over 100 ChatGPT Power Prompts.

This should help streamline your interactions with ChatGPT and get the results you need more efficiently.

Best of all, It's free!

That's all we've got for you today.

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