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When does AI stop being babysitted… and start becoming a genius?
That’s the question OpenAI just answered with the launch of GPT-5 Codex — their new coding agent that’s already shaking up the dev world.
This isn’t just another upgrade. It’s a shift in how coding gets done. And in the next few minutes, you’ll see:
- What it actually means 
- Why every dev should care 
- And the million-dollar question — is this good news… or not? 
Here's what we have for you today
👨💻 OpenAI’s GPT-5 Codex: Features, Benchmarks, and What to Expect

You know how we said the other day that AI tools were turning senior devs into full-time babysitters?
Well, guess what—OpenAI just flipped the script.
They’ve launched a new coding agent called GPT-5 Codex… and it’s basically that kid in school who either finishes the math test in two minutes or stays after class solving problems for seven hours just to prove a point.
And this didn’t just fall from the sky. OpenAI cooked this up by upgrading its existing AI coding agent, Codex, with a new version of GPT-5. The result? GPT-5 Codex.
Here’s the magic:
It actually knows when to slow down.
- If a bug’s easy — boom — done in seconds. 
- If it’s gnarly? It grinds. Like, obsessively. Seven. Hours. On. One. Problem. 
And it’s not just spitting out code. It reviews code too.
But instead of the usual “uh, maybe add a semicolon?” fluff, it drops high-impact gems—the kind of suggestions that can literally save you from restarting an entire project.
If you ask me, that’s the kind of partner you want in a code review tool.
Oh, and get this: both testers and OpenAI say it’s crushing benchmarks. Not just “hey, I can code” levels… but actually outscoring the old GPT-5 on bug hunts, refactors, and heavy-lift jobs.

The wild part? You can already use it.
Terminal, IDEs, GitHub, ChatGPT… Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, Enterprise—you name it, they dropped it there. API folks, don’t worry—you’re next.
Now, don’t get me wrong—there’s a catch.
This also means developers (and the freshly-minted “vibe coding review specialists”) are suddenly either racing with or against an AI that:
- Doesn’t sleep 
- Doesn’t complain 
- Doesn’t get bored 
Kinda feels like the start of a fresh tech arms race: OpenAI vs Copilot vs Cursor vs Claude Code. Blink once, and you might just be obsolete.
So, friend—what do we call this?
- A dream teammate? 
- Or that overachiever in class who ruins the curve while making the rest of us look lazy? 
Either way, the future of coding just got a whole lot more interesting.
👉 And if you want the deep dive on what this means for work, creativity, and control—hit that link for the full report.
How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential
Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.
Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.
Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.
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🥇 Gemini vs ChatGPT: Why Google’s Nano Banana Is Taking Over

Okay, real talk: Google might’ve just stolen TikTok’s attention span—with something called Nano Banana.
You’ve probably heard whispers about it, but here’s the latest: it’s gone absolutely insane.
And if you haven’t heard about it yet, here’s how it works:
You toss a photo into the Gemini app, tell it what you want, and suddenly…
- your chihuahua’s in a tutu, 
- your study looks like a Pinterest board, 
- your living room transforms into a palace, 
- or you’re aged 40 years in five seconds. 
And here's the kicker: this thing went viral.
In just two weeks, Gemini pulled in 23 million new users, churned out 500 million edited images, even shot past ChatGPT in the Apple app Store charts across the US, UK, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Italy—you name it.
And in India? People went so hard that Google literally had to put limits on usage.
That, my friend, is not just hype. As Google VP Josh Woodward puts it: “That’s a stampede.”
But the crown jewel of the craze?
The 3D figurine trend.
Yup. Feed Nano Banana a picture of yourself, add some detailed prompts, and it spits out a mini doll version of you—boxed, branded, the whole package.
And here’s the wild part: it’s weirdly accurate. Like, for once, an AI isn’t giving you six fingers or morphing your entire face.
Sure, it glitches sometimes—ignores prompts, gets weird—but when it does work? You’re basically staring at a collectible version of yourself.
So here’s the real question:
Are we about to live in a future where everyone’s got a little plastic version of themselves, or is this just another viral fad waiting to be replaced?
And while we’re at it—do AI-generated images actually count as more creative than traditional art, or just… different?
Either way, Gemini just stepped out of ChatGPT’s shadow with its biggest viral moment yet. And honestly… they earned it.
You’ve gotta see this one for yourself and maybe try it out too.
🧱 Around The AI Block
- 🗣️ Karen Hao exposes OpenAI’s dangerous AGI evangelism. 
- 💰 OpenAI Chair drops optimism bomb on AI’s money-making magic. 
- 👩⚖️ China says Nvidia violated antitrust regulations. 
- 👀 Google thinks it can have AI summaries and a healthy web, too. 
- 💬 Microsoft’s Office apps now have free Copilot Chat features. 
- 🤯 AI chatbots can help perfect a phishing scam, despite being trained not to. 
- 🤦♀️ Hundreds of Google AI workers were fired amid fight over working conditions. 
- ☢️ Los Alamos deploys OpenAI AI on Venado supercomputer for nuclear research. 
- 🧑💼 AI engineers are being deployed as consultants and getting paid $900 per hour. 
🛠️ Trending Tools
- PromptHero allows you to browse through different image styles and find inspiration. 
- Rapport creates, animates, and deploys emotionally intelligent characters to enrich dialogue with your audience. 
- Circleback takes unbelievably good meeting notes, action items, and automatically updates your CRM, Notion, and more. 
- Fibery helps with tasks like summarizing user feedback, extracting structured data from unstructured text, brainstorming ideas, and creating custom reports. 
- Storyblocker is the best previsualization tool designed for filmmakers, enabling them to storyboard, block, and animate scenes using Augmented Reality (AR), Real-Time 3D, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. 
🤖 ChatGPT Prompt Of The Day: Networking Icebreaker Prompt
Starting conversations on LinkedIn can feel… awkward. You don’t want to sound too formal, but you also don’t want to come across as pushy. So what do you say?
That’s where this prompt comes in. A solid icebreaker doesn’t just get you noticed—it builds instant rapport. And with a little AI assist, you can skip the awkward small talk and spark conversations that actually go somewhere—whether that’s partnerships, collabs, or just genuine vibes with people you’d actually want in your network.
Here’s How to Use This Prompt Effectively
- Choose your angle — Decide whether to use an industry news article or the person’s recent achievement as your opener. 
- Do a quick scan — Check their latest posts, profile updates, or company announcements. This makes your message relevant. 
- Keep it light and positive — Show genuine curiosity rather than making it sound transactional. 
- Stay under 100 words — Brevity wins attention. Long messages often get skipped. 
- Customize the hook — Drop in the article link, or mention their accomplishment to show you actually did your homework. 
- Keep it human – Avoid jargon or canned lines. Add a touch of curiosity or appreciation. 
- Test variations – Run the prompt a few times to generate multiple options, then pick the one that feels most natural to your voice. 
💡Prompt to Apply:
You are a networking assistant helping me craft personalized LinkedIn icebreakers. Given details about a new connection, generate a short (under 100 words), positive, and conversational message to start a dialogue. The message should either:
1. A reference to a recent industry news article, or
2. A question/comment about their latest professional achievement.
Keep the tone warm, engaging, and natural — no robotic formality. Ensure the opener encourages a reply and sets the stage for authentic dialogue.
Also: Suggest 2–3 variations I can pick from.Here’s a sneak peek:
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