In partnership with

Welcome Automaters!

Real quick: Ever feel like Google’s AI might know you better than your best friend? 😏

Well… it’s possible. By scanning your Gmail, Calendar, Drive, photos, and location history, Gemini serves up recommendations that feel uncannily personal.

So today, we’re diving into what’s happening behind the scenes, where privacy lines get blurry, and how you can actually protect yourself.

Here's what we have for you today

🦾 DeepSeek Debuts New AI Models to Rival Google and OpenAI

So DeepSeek woke up and chose violence — dropping not one, but two new AI models with benchmarks so spicy, they’re basically subtweets aimed at Google and OpenAI. 

Here’s the rundown: 

They launched V3.2 and its bigger sibling, V3.2-Speciale, and like I said earlier, the numbers are wild.

For context: V3.2 is the follow-up to that experimental model they shipped back in September — but this new one? DeepSeek claims it outperforms GPT-5 High on several reasoning benchmarks. 

And Speciale? That version straight-up outperforms GPT-5, goes toe-to-toe with Google’s Gemini-3 Pro, and hits gold-medal-level scores in competitions like the International Math Olympiad and the International Olympiad in Informatics.

Again — their words, not mine.

But here’s where it gets extra interesting — DeepSeek isn’t just pushing raw intelligence. They’re going all-in on tool integration, which means the model doesn't just “think”, it can think while using calculators, search engines, and code executors. 

DeepSeek even says this is their first model where thinking is directly wired into tool use, and it can switch between thinking and non-thinking modes.

Translation? It can be deep and analytical… or fast and practical.

Then there’s Speciale, which is basically the graduate student version — built for long-form reasoning and advanced math. It handles multi-step logic without collapsing halfway through.

If V3.2 is the everyday genius, Speciale is the one you call when your research paper starts hallucinating.

Oh — and they’re keeping it open-source.

Which sounds awesome… until you remember the model has 685 billion parameters, meaning you’re only running this thing if you own a warehouse, a power plant, and maybe a small moon.

And just to stack the announcement even higher, DeepSeek also revealed a brand-new method for training AI agents — the kind that can act independently, make decisions, and operate without hand-holding.

Basically, they’re prepping for the era of “AI employees” that don’t need a manager… which, depending on who you are, is either super exciting or mildly terrifying.

So what does all of this mean?

It means DeepSeek isn’t just catching up, they’re firing shots at the absolute top of the AI leaderboard.

So yeah, the next phase of the AI race might not be just OpenAI vs Google… it might be OpenAI vs Google vs DeepSeek.

And honestly? We’re here for it!

Right now, V3.2 is available on both the app and web, while V3.2-Speciale is API-only for now.

Want the full details? Check it out here.

Make Every Platform Work for Your Ads

Marketers waste millions on bad creatives.
You don’t have to.

Neurons AI predicts effectiveness in seconds.
Not days. Not weeks.

Test for recall, attention, impact, and more; before a dollar gets spent.

Brands like Google, Facebook, and Coca-Cola already trust it. Neurons clients saw results like +73% CTR, 2x CVR, and +20% brand awareness.

🤖 Google Gemini AI: How Your Gmail, Calendar, and Photos Fuel Its Power

Alright team, let’s talk about Google…

Because they’re low-key building the most personally aware AI on the planet — and honestly, nobody is ready for how deep this goes.

Imagine asking Gemini for a dinner spot and it hits you with a recommendation so accurate you’re like: “Wait… how did you know I’ve been on a Thai food kick?”

Oh right — because it scanned your Gmail receipts, your Maps history, and that 2AM calendar reminder you swore nobody would ever see.

And here’s the twist: Google’s real power move isn’t Gemini’s intelligence… It’s the massive, messy, ridiculously detailed archive it already has on you.

Robby Stein, Google Search’s VP of Product, basically spelled it out: Google wants an AI that doesn’t just answer questions — it understands your entire life context.

Not “top 5 running shoes”… but: “Hey, based on your Gmail receipts and that late-night ‘arch support’ search, here are three shoes your knees will thank you for.”

Forget vague “weekend ideas.” Think: “Your Photos say you love mountains, your Calendar is wide open, and here are cabins in the exact region you always return to.” 

It’s incredible. And also… a tiny bit spine-tingly.

Because to anticipate your needs that well, Gemini has to sift through everything — emails, documents, photos, searches, location trails, and all the little breadcrumbs in between. That friend is where the vibe shifts from “helpful assistant” to: “Google is in the room taking notes even when you’re not talking.”

And if you're in Web3 or privacy circles? Yeah… this feels like the final boss of centralization.

Google’s stance is: Don’t worry, you can control what Gemini sees through “Connected Apps,” and we’ll label personalized actions, which is nice… until you realize opting out gets harder as AI becomes the glue holding their entire ecosystem together.

So here’s the reality:

  • The promise? An assistant that knows you well enough to save you time, money, and brain cycles.

  • The peril? Giving a corporation intimate access to the story of your life — and hoping it never uses that power weirdly.

  • The parallel?  It’s giving low-key “Pluribus” energy — that Apple TV show where the AI hive mind knows everything about you, right down to your secret preferences. I mean it’s comforting… until it isn’t.

So, if you’re privacy-minded, here’s how to keep your digital footprint from getting too spicy:

  • Audit your Connected Apps.

  • Use private browsing when you don’t want curiosity baked into your profile.

  • Separate sensitive info from Google services.

  • Stay updated — these policies evolve faster than your For You Page.

The bottom line?

Google’s advantage isn’t just Gemini. It’s you — your habits, your patterns, your history.

And the real question is: How much of that are you cool with trading for convenience?

Because the future of search isn’t about what the AI knows… It’s about how much we’re willing to let it know about us.

🧱 Around The AI Block

🤖 AI Workout Of The Day: Coding Assistance

Not all AIs handle coding prompts the same way.

We tested ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek on a Python task to see which AI produces correct, efficient code and explains it clearly.

For anyone learning to code or automating tasks, knowing which AI delivers both accuracy and understandable guidance is key.

How to Make This Prompt Work Effectively

  1. Be Specific About the Task: Clearly state what the function should do. Include: Input types, expected output and any constraints.

  2. Ask for Optimization: Push for solutions that avoid unnecessary loops or checks.

  3. Request Explanations: Ask the AI to describe how the code works in simple terms. This tests whether beginners can understand it.

  4. Test Across Models: Run the same prompt on multiple AIs to compare: Code style, correctness, readability, and efficiency

  5. Check Edge Cases:  Include values like 0, 1, or negative numbers to ensure the function handles them properly.

PS: The live side-by-side comparison of ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek tackling this task is exclusive to our premium subscribers. If you want in on the AI coding showdown, now’s the time to upgrade.

Prompts to try:

“Write a Python function named is_prime that determines whether a given number is prime.

Optimize the function for efficiency by minimizing unnecessary computations.

After writing the function, provide a clear, simple explanation so that someone learning Python can understand the logic.

Ensure your code handles edge cases like numbers less than 2, and include comments if needed to clarify steps.

The goal is to produce correct, fast, and readable code that anyone with basic Python knowledge could follow.”

P.S. Each Workout of the Day (WoD) is powered by original prompts written by our team — no recycled or external templates here. That means lower risk of prompt injection or manipulation, and higher trust in what you’re creating.

Also…

Upgrade now to see this whole month’s prompt videos and more, or buy TODAY’S WOD for just $1.99

Is this your AI Workout of the Week (WoW)? Cast your vote!

Login or Subscribe to participate

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

Did you like today's content? We'd love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts on our content below👇

What'd you think of today's email?

Login or Subscribe to participate

Your feedback means a lot to us and helps improve the quality of our newsletter.

logo

🚀 Want your daily AI workout?

Premium members get daily video prompts, premium newsletter, an no-ad experience - and more!

🔓 Unlock Full Access

Premium members get::

  • 👨🏻‍🏫 A 30% discount on the AI Education Library (a $600 value - and counting!)
  • 📽️ Get the daily AI WoD (a $29.99 value!)
  • ✅ Priority help with AI Troubleshooter
  • ✅ Thursday premium newsletter
  • ✅ No ad experience
  • ✅ and more....

Reply

or to participate

More From The Automated

No posts found