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Remember Study Mode—the feature we all speculated about as if it were the next Marvel plot twist?
Well, it’s finally here… and spoiler alert: the real thing’s even wilder than we imagined .
Ready to see what it can actually do?
Here's what we have for you today
👩🏫 ChatGPT’s Latest Trick
Y’all, big news—OpenAI just hit ChatGPT with Study Mode and yeah… it might just flip the whole homework grind on its head.
Here’s the deal:
ChatGPT just went from “answers on demand” to full‑blown tough‑love tutor.
Turn on Study Mode and your AI bestie suddenly isn’t spoon‑feeding you anymore. Instead, it’s tossing questions right back at you, poking your brain, and sometimes straight‑up saying, “nope, not giving you the answer till you actually think.”
Basically, ChatGPT just morphed into that one friend who won’t let you copy their notes but somehow helps you ace the test anyway.
And yep, it’s already rolling out—Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users are getting in first, with Edu plans (those school‑wide subs) dropping in the next few weeks.
And the timing? Honestly, it makes sense.
Too many students have been outsourcing their brains to AI. Research even shows people who lean on ChatGPT for essays light up way less brain activity than folks using Google, wild ideas, or (gasp) thinking for themselves.
And with millions already sneaking ChatGPT into study sessions, OpenAI knows the “ban AI in schools” era is dead and buried.
So Study Mode is their pitch to make ChatGPT a legit learning tool, not just your cheat sheet on speed‑dial.
But here’s the catch: there’s nothing stopping you from bailing. No parental locks, no admin locks, nada. OpenAI’s VP of Education, Leah Belsky, says they might explore those later, but for now, it’s on the students to actually want to use it.
Oh, and fun fact for the AI nerds—Anthropic beat them to the punch earlier this year with Claude’s Learning Mode, so the “AI that teaches you to think” race is officially heating up.
Bottomline: This is just step one.
OpenAI’s betting that Study Mode can rewrite how AI fits into classrooms, turning ChatGPT from a one‑click answer machine into something that actually builds your brain.
Whether it sticks? That’s up to the students. If they’re ready to put in the work, Study Mode’s got their back. If not… well, regular ChatGPT is just a toggle away.
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💪 Inside Microsoft’s Power Play to Lock Down OpenAI
Microsoft’s not letting go of OpenAI folks. In fact they’re reportedly deep in negotiations with OpenAI to lock in a long-term deal that would guarantee access to OpenAI’s tech—even if (or when) it hits AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), aka the holy grail of AI development.
Why does this matter?
Because right now, Microsoft’s access to OpenAI’s tech is technically set to expire the moment OpenAI decides it’s achieved AGI. Which is… vague. And risky. Especially considering Microsoft has built a huge chunk of its AI empire around OpenAI’s models.
And let's not forget that OpenAI’s ultimate goal is to become fully for-profit—and with its previous deal with Microsoft being one of the main obstacles, the outcome of this negotiation could remove a key hurdle in its transition to a fully commercial enterprise.
Which brings us to the main point: What does Microsoft stand to gain in this? Well according to reports they’re aiming for:
A fresh agreement that secures its access beyond the current deal, which ends in 2030 or when AGI is achieved—whichever comes first.
A bigger equity stake in the newly restructured for-profit OpenAI (word on the street: around a low- to mid-30% range).
A safety clause that ensures OpenAI’s tech is deployed responsibly especially as the systems get more advanced.
And of course a rock-solid guarantee that its massive AI ecosystem—from Azure to Copilot to GitHub—stays powered by OpenAI’s brains.
Talks have been ongoing for months, and while Bloomberg reports they’re now in an advanced stage, finalizing the deal could still take a few more weeks.
But of course… there’s drama:
OpenAI is still operating under that weird hybrid model: a nonprofit parent overseeing a capped-profit subsidiary.
That structure was meant to keep the company mission-aligned, but let’s be real—it’s raised billions, operates like a full-on tech giant, and clearly wants more flexibility.
Meanwhile, regulators are circling, and Elon Musk’s lawsuit is applying even more pressure, challenging OpenAI’s pivot to full-on capitalism
Oh—and no one actually agrees on what “AGI” officially means, so that whole clause is already chaos waiting to happen.
What’s at stake for Microsoft?
Honestly? A lot.
They’ve already dropped $13.75 billion into OpenAI, and so much of Microsoft’s AI strategy depends on access to its models. If OpenAI suddenly hits AGI and cuts the cord, Microsoft could lose its golden goose mid-lay. Not to mention:
Microsoft’s AI stack—from infrastructure to product—is deeply baked into OpenAI’s ecosystem.
And reportedly, OpenAI’s planning to give Microsoft a smaller revenue cut moving forward.
So yeah—they’re trying to future-proof their position before things get real.
The Big Picture:
This isn’t just another tech contract. It’s a high-stakes power play over the future of AI.
OpenAI wants to evolve, ditch its training wheels, and fully commercialize
Microsoft wants to make sure it doesn’t get pushed out once things scale past human-level smarts.
If the deal goes through, Microsoft gets what it needs: long-term access, more control, and a firm seat at the AGI table.
We’ll be watching to see who gets what they want—and what it’ll cost, because this one? It’s gonna echo for years
And trust us to keep you posted when (not if) things escalate.
Here’s the full report.
✍️ Editor’s Corner
Hi Automaters,
Hope you’re well! I’m finally back from some intense travel!
I hope you were able to enjoy the YouTube content we produced from my travel there, aptly named the AI Leadership Dojo. This includes all the talks and martial arts videos I did.
If you didn’t - no worries! They’re now on the main page of the Automated site as well - so check it out there!
Cheers,
Tak, Editor
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🤖 ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Instantly Summarize Any Content Like a Pro
Sometimes, you don’t need every single word—just the essence. Whether you're working with a long video transcript, a blog post, a podcast episode, or a thought piece, this prompt helps you distill it into the most important takeaways in a clean, structured format.
Great for content strategists, social media managers, researchers, or anyone trying to extract value from dense material—fast.
Here’s How to Use This Prompt Effectively:
Be clear about the content type: Let ChatGPT know whether it's a podcast, a webinar, an article, or a YouTube transcript.
Include timestamps (if relevant): If you're analyzing a long video or podcast, timestamps help segment ideas.
Add context if needed: If the speaker has a known bias or the content is part of a series, share that up front.
Ask follow-up questions: You can say, “Turn these into Instagram captions” or “Which section would make a great LinkedIn post?”
Here’s the prompt:
You are a content analyst. I will give you a piece of content—either a video transcript or written text. Your job is to break it down into a clear, structured summary.
Structure your response as follows:
-**Summary of Main Idea**: What is the core message or thesis?
-**Key Supporting Points**: List the 3–5 most important arguments, examples, or data points.
-**Notable Quotes or Lines**: Pull out memorable, impactful, or insightful phrases.
-**Overall Tone and Intent**: Describe the tone (e.g., inspirational, urgent, academic) and what the speaker/author aims to accomplish.Here’s a sneak peek:
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