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AI has always come with a hefty price tag, but Google just flipped the script.

With their latest release, they pulled an Uno Reverse on DeepSeek—delivering serious power in an AI model that runs on just a single GPU. Curious?

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If you’ve been following AI (which I know you have), you already know the real battle isn’t just about building the smartest models. It’s about making AI cheaper, faster, and easier to use—because that’s where the real power is.

And guess what? Google just made that power move with Gemma 3, an open-source AI model that delivers strong performance without burning through expensive GPUs.

At first glance, Gemma 3 might not seem like a direct threat to AI giants like OpenAI or DeepSeek. In-fact, DeepSeek’s R1 model still technically beats it in accuracy.

But here’s where things get interesting: Google says Gemma 3 gets close to R1’s performance using just ONE Nvidia H100 GPU—whereas R1 needs 32.

That, folks, isn’t just an efficiency boost—it’s a game-changer for AI economics.

But let’s not just focus on affordability—Gemma 3 itself is a fascinating shift in how AI is built and deployed.

Google has packed it with features that make it not just powerful but ridiculously flexible.

Unlike massive, resource-hungry models that demand high-end infrastructure, Gemma 3 runs on everything—from high-performance workstations to laptops and even mobile devices.

With models available in 1B, 4B, 12B, and 27B parameters, businesses and developers can choose what fits their needs instead of being forced into one-size-fits-all, overpriced solutions.

And that’s not all.

Gemma 3:

Oh, and it holds its own pretty well against the competition.

The Biggest Winners? Developers.

If anyone is making out like bandits here, it’s developers.

Just yesterday, OpenAI launched new tools for building AI agents, and now, Google isn’t just dropping a new model—it’s handing out the keys to the kingdom.

With this level of accessibility, any developer—whether solo or a startup—can tap into powerful AI without massive cloud expenses draining their budget.

And if you ask me, this feels like a direct shot at other AI ecosystems that force businesses into expensive compute resources just to experiment.

But It’s Not a Magic Bullet.

While Gemma 3 is a major step forward, it’s not replacing high-end reasoning models like DeepSeek-R1 anytime soon.

That’s because Gemma 3 isn’t built for deep problem-solving or complex inferencing. Instead, it’s more of a workhorse AI—great for handling tasks that can be split across multiple smaller models.

And let’s not forget—enterprise adoption is still slow.

Companies are eyeing these AI advancements like a toddler eyeing broccoli: they know it’s good for them, but they’re not quite ready to commit.

Because Google doesn’t do small announcements, they also introduced:

Clearly, Google isn’t just thinking about AI in software terms anymore—they’re laying the groundwork for AI-powered robotics as well.

The Bottom Line.

Google’s strategy is crystal clear. They’re not just competing with OpenAI, DeepSeek, or Meta to build the best AI model. They’re also trying to dominate the AI infrastructure game.

By making AI open-source, adaptable, and dirt cheap to run, Google is betting that developers will flock to their ecosystem and build the next wave of AI-powered businesses using their tools.

Want to learn more about what Gemma 3 can do? Click here for a comprehensive report .

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

Snapchat is bringing some serious AI magic to your screen with its brand-new AI Video Lenses, powered by its own in-house generative video model.

If you thought AR filters were fun before, just wait until you see these in action.

The catch? They’re exclusive to Snapchat Platinum subscribers, which will run you $15.99 a month.

At launch, there are three wild new Lenses to play with.

Two of them, Raccoon and Fox, let animated furry friends snuggle up to you, while Spring Flowers creates a cinematic zoom-out revealing you holding a bouquet.

It’s Snapchat’s way of taking AI-powered creativity to a whole new level, and honestly, it might make Instagram and TikTok a little jealous.

The best part? This is just the beginning.

Snapchat says new AI Video Lenses will be dropping every single week, so there’s always something fresh to try.

And unlike some of its past AI experiments, this time it’s all homegrown—Snap is building its own AI models rather than borrowing from OpenAI or Google.

That means more control, better integration, and possibly a lower cost in the long run.

Snapchat has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to AR filters, and now it’s doubling down on AI.

If these new video effects take off, it could be a game-changer for how people create and share content.

So, is this the next viral trend in the making? If history tells us anything, Snapchat is about to shake things up—again.

Click here to read more on this exciting news.

Hi everyone from Japan -

I’m currently in Fukuoka where I’m about to deliver a lecture for my friend’s company Nu Lab.

I have some AI insights that I shared on my friend Derek Ting’s YouTube channel that he just released. Derek is a filmmaker that did his last film with Chuck Norris. I really do admire his tenacity and bravery in making films, having witnessed his journey from the beginning. I would argue that his journey is even harder than an entrepreneur’s.

I also just released a special YouTube episode with my friend Pegor Papazian, Chief Development Officer of TUMO, where he talks about TUMO’s unique pedagogy and use of AI. If you haven’t heard of TUMO - I highly suggest you look into it; it has transformed the country of Armenia through tech-led after-school programs, all of which are entirely free for the youth.

Cheers,

Tak

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