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Google’s Gemini is bringing to the free tier what was once exclusive to the paid tier.

And to make sure no one feels left out, Mistral has created something truly special for Arabic-speaking users.

Here’s what we have for you today:

• 💃 Google Gemini Brings File Upload To All.

• 🕌 Mistral Unleashes Saba, an AI Model Built for Arabic Language and Culture.

• 🦾 How to get the most out of Claude’s AI superpowers.

• 🧐 How to use AI for fact checking.

• 🤖 ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Improve Readability.

💃 Google Gemini Brings File Upload To All.

At long last, Google's Gemini free tier is getting the upgrade it should've had ages ago: file uploads and document analysis!

Instead of copying and pasting huge chunks of text, you can now simply upload a file and let Gemini summarize, analyze, or extract key insights like your personal AI assistant.

Once a premium-only feature, it’s now being rolled out to free users on both web and mobile for Android users. If you don’t see it yet, don’t worry—Google’s updates tend to arrive on their own mysterious timeline.

When it does, a tooltip will explain the feature, and clicking the + icon will reveal the new "Files and Drive" option, right next to "Camera" and "Gallery."

So, what can you throw at Gemini? Pretty much everything but the kitchen sink:

• For Documents, Gemini can process: Word files, Google Docs, PDFs, RTF, CSV, and plain text.

• For Spreadsheets, Gemini handles: Google Sheets, Excel, CSV, XLS, XLSX —plus, on the web, Gemini can turn those numbers into charts.

• For Code files: From C and CPP to Java, PHP, SQL, PY and HTML—Gemini can handle it all.

As for limits? There are a few.

If Google keeps the same rules as its premium plan, you’ll likely be able to upload up to 10 files at once (100MB max per file). But since this is the free tier, expect a smaller processing limit than Gemini Advanced users.

Also, you can’t upload an image and a file in the same request—so no asking Gemini to analyze a chart and a research paper simultaneously.

The bottom line?

Google’s finally caught up to OpenAI, which gave ChatGPT free users file uploads back in May 2024. This move ultimately makes Gemini’s free tier a game-changer for students, researchers, and anyone drowning in PDFs.

Sure, Google took its time—but hey, at least it’s something worth the wait.

Want to take a look for yourself or maybe learn how to use the new feature? Go here.

 🕌 Mistral Unleashes Saba, an AI Model Built for Arabic Language and Culture.

Paris-based AI startup Mistral is shaking things up with its latest release—a custom-trained language model explicitly designed for Arabic-speaking countries.

Named Mistral Saba, this new AI isn’t just another general-purpose model.

It’s a regionally focused powerhouse built to excel in Arabic interactions, and interestingly, it’s also proving adept at handling South Indian languages like Tamil and Malayalam.

Mistral Saba isn’t about chasing sheer size—it’s about precision.

At 24 billion parameters, it’s roughly on par with Mistral Small 3, but the company’s internal tests show it outperforms its sibling when it comes to Arabic content.

With a focus on natural, culturally relevant conversations, Saba is expected to be a hit in customer support, content creation, and even enterprise-level AI applications.

Beyond just language, this move signals Mistral’s deeper investment in the Middle East.

The company has already secured funding from major U.S. investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Salesforce Ventures, but as the geopolitical landscape shifts, it could be eyeing investment from the Middle East as well.

Launching a dedicated Arabic-language model could be a strategic way to build credibility in the region ahead of future funding rounds.

Saba is available through Mistral’s API and can also be deployed on-premise, making it particularly appealing for industries with strict security requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and energy.

And this is just the beginning—Mistral has made it clear that more regionally focused AI models are on the horizon.

Want to see how Mistral Saba stacks up?

Dive into the full details and explore its capabilities today!

✍️ Editor’s Corner

Today, I was thinking about content for my new book, where I discuss utilizing AI in a university setting at the American University of Armenia.

And the fact is that I didn’t really just use AI; I used AI for almost everything in the course, from course planning to scheduling, from case study development to case study facilitation.

In fact, I made every one of my students deal with AI as a matter of daily practice. I think that’s important, just like what we advocate for in our book Atomic Prompts.

Cheers,

Tak Lo (Editor at The Automated, AI entrepreneur and thought leader. More at thetaklo.com)

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🤖ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Improve Readability.

Going deep into academic research often leads to complex writing. But complexity doesn't mean the paper should be hard to read.

With ChatGPT's assistance, you can present your findings in a way that's both thorough and easy to digest.

The following prompt will help you do that:

Act as an academic research expert and copywriter. Your task is to review and enhance the readability of the provided [piece of text] in a research paper. Ensure that the text is clear, concise, and free from jargon while maintaining its academic integrity. Focus on improving sentence structure, word choice, and coherence. Ensure that the revised text aligns with the overall narrative of the research paper and maintains a consistent tone. Also, cross-check with sources and references to make sure that the essence and authenticity of the original content remain intact.

Source

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!

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