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If you haven’t noticed, here’s the deal—things are shifting. And not in some subtle, slow-burn kind of way.

The web’s getting weirder, search is getting shakier, and AI? It’s not just changing how we find things—it’s changing what we even look for.

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🛠️Google and OpenAI Tackle AI Trust With Government and Student Tools

Imagine walking into a dealership and driving out in a Tesla for the price of a bag of chips. That’s basically the deal the U.S. government just scored.

The General Services Administration (aka the feds’ central purchasing arm) just locked in a wild deal with OpenAI, allowing every participating agency get ChatGPT Enterprise for just $1for the whole year.

Not a typo. Literally one dollar.

And that’s not all. OpenAI’s loading the trunk with:

  • 60 days of unlimited access to their top-tier models.

  • A full training package so federal employees actually know what they’re doing

  • A dedicated community hub where all the AI-curious civil servants can geek out together

Now, keep in mind—Just a day before, Google and Anthropic were also added to the government-approved vendor list. But hey—nobody’s matching this kind of energy. Not yet, anyway.

Basically, OpenAI’s showing up with snacks, vibes, and extra credit—while the others haven’t even RSVP’d.

Now let’s talk about security.

Federal agencies are dead serious about protecting their data—nobody wants sensitive government info sneaking into a model’s training set. So word is, the GSA is taking a “security-first” approach to keep everything locked down.

Whether OpenAI’s solution ends up being on-prem, private cloud, or something else? Still TBD. But everyone’s watching closely.

Also worth noting: this all comes right after Trump dropped his AI executive order banning so-called “woke AI” and requiring “ideological neutrality” in federal contracts. OpenAI hasn’t said how it’s planning to navigate that minefield. But best believe— we’re watching.

Meanwhile, over at Google HQ…

They’re going for your brain. More specifically: how you learn.

Google just rolled out a new Gemini feature called Guided Learning, and it’s giving full AI tutor with infinite patience vibes. It breaks things down step-by-step, drops in diagrams and quizzes, shows YouTube videos—it’s basically the study buddy we all wish we had.

And yep, this comes right after OpenAI’s Study Mode dropped. So clearly? Everyone’s trying to clean up AI’s “homework cheater” rep and rebrand these tools as actual learning companions.

To sweeten the deal, Google’s also giving students in five countries—including the U.S., Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and Brazil—a full year of AI Pro access for free.

That means: Gemini 2.5 Pro. NotebookLM. Deep Research. VEO 3. All of it. For $0.

So what’s the real play here?

Simple: OpenAI’s not selling software. It’s buying trust—and quietly becoming the go-to infrastructure inside government.

At the same time, Google’s locking in Gen Z loyalty.

In short: The race isn’t about who has the coolest chatbot anymore. It’s about who gets there first, who earns the trust, who gets embedded in the way people work, learn, and live.

And right now? OpenAI is shaking hands in Washington. Google’s pulling up with flashcards. Anthropic’s… well who knows what they’re cooking up.

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🗣️ Google Defends AI Overviews Amid Publisher Traffic Drop Concerns

There’s been a lot of chatter lately about AI wrecking publisher traffic—sites losing views left and right because people just aren’t clicking anymore.

But Google? They’re not buying it. In a new blog post, they basically said: “Relax, everything’s fine.”

According to Google:

  • Clicks from Search have stayed “relatively stable” year-over-year.

  • In fact, click quality is up—because when people do click, they’re sticking around longer.

  • And nope, AI Overviews aren’t stealing your traffic—they’re supposedly giving people more links to click… It's just that users are clicking different kinds of links now.

Sounds nice, right? Except… it’s giving full-on PR damage control.

Throughout the blog post, Google doesn’t offer any real data to back this up. No charts, no graphs—just vibes. Meanwhile, multiple third-party reports (with actual numbers) are painting a different picture:👉 AI is definitely eating into clicks—especially for news sites.

And Google kinda admits it: User trends are shifting traffic to different sites. Translation? Some sites are up, others are bleeding traffic. But who’s gaining? Who’s losing? 🤷‍♀️ They’re not saying.

Also, don’t forget:

  • People aren’t always starting searches on Google anymore.

  • A huge chunk of Gen Z now uses TikTok or Reddit as their go-to search engine for everything from “what’s that weird thing?” to “what to eat in Dubai. (Remember when a Google exec casually dropped that stat about 40% of young people using TikTok to find lunch spots? Yeah. That still haunts them.)

  • Meanwhile, AI isn’t making up for the lost traffic. According to Similarweb, zero-click news searches jumped from 56% to 69% since AI Overviews rolled out. That my friends, is a lot of people reading… and not clicking.

And now? Google’s trying to flip the narrative: Instead of talking about how many clicks you get, they want publishers to care about click quality. As in “Sure you’re getting fewer clicks, but hey—they’re good clicks!”

Now let’s be real : When you have to write a whole blog post convincing people AI isn’t wrecking your ecosystem…It kinda sounds like AI is wrecking your ecosystem. Or at the very least? Flipping the whole game on its head.

Final Takeaway?

The old-school search engine playbook is falling apart. People want faster, more personal, straight-to-the-point answers—and those answers aren’t always coming from a classic Google search.

Publishers are getting squeezed. Google’s trying to reframe “fewer clicks” as a feature. And while they won’t say search is dying…

Let’s be real—It’s definitely not looking alive and well.

You’ve got to read the full report on this.

🧱 Around The AI Block

  • 😱 How malicious hackers could exploit Gemini AI to control a smart home.

  • 💻 Microsoft makes OpenAI’s new open model available on Windows.

  • 👮‍♂️ Two arrested for smuggling AI chips to China.

  • 🕺 Google’s AI coding agent Jules is now out of beta.

  • 😱 Microsoft’s plan to fix the web with AI hits an embarrassing security flaw.

  • 🫂 Older Americans turn to AI-powered chatbots for companionship.

  • 🛡️ Cisco teams with Hugging Face for AI model anti-malware.

  • 🦾 Cohere’s new AI agent platform, North, promises to keep enterprise data secure.

🤖 ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Step-by-Step Tax Health Check

Taxes don’t have to be terrifying—but ignoring them? That can cost you big time. Whether you’re a salaried employee, a freelancer, a business owner, or someone earning money overseas, you need to know where you stand.

This prompt acts like a tax-savvy co-pilot, helping you comb through every key area of your financial life—from deductions you didn’t know existed to smart planning moves that keep more money in your pocket.

Here’s How to Use This Prompt Effectively:

  • Start by telling ChatGPT what country you’re based in. Tax rules vary widely, and local context matters.

  • Share your income sources: Are you employed, self-employed, running a business, earning royalties or rental income?

  • Mention if you have any overseas income, crypto holdings, or dependents.

  • If you're planning ahead, say so—ChatGPT can suggest year-end strategies, retirement moves, or entity structures.

  • If you’ve had any major life changes this year (eg marriage, kids, home purchase, etc.) mention it too.

  • Use this check-up once a year (or quarterly if your income is complex) to stay ahead of any red flags.

PS: Once you enter the prompt, be ready to answer clarifying questions about your financial situation. This will help the assistant tailor your tax check-up to your specific profile.

Here’s the prompt:

Act as a seasoned tax advisor and walk me through a full tax health check-up. Cover all major areas relevant to my situation—including personal income, business or self-employment earnings, freelance or gig work, and foreign income. For each category, explain:

-Common pitfalls or audit red flags I should watch out for
-Key deductions or credits I might qualify for
-Practical, legal planning strategies to reduce my tax burden

Speak in plain, easy-to-understand language and tailor your advice to a [U.S./Canada/U.K./other]-based taxpayer. 

Prioritize clarity, action steps, and up-to-date insights. Also, structure the answer clearly, and include any important tax thresholds, limits, or tools I should be using. If you need more details about my financial situation to make it more accurate, ask me up front.

Prioritize practical and actionable tips I can apply right now.

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