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ChatGPT now remembers your past chats without you saving anything—unless you're in the EU.

Also, Shopify’s CEO says no new hires unless AI can’t do the job.

Plus, Meta denies rigging LLaMa-4 benchmarks after user complaints about inconsistent quality.

Oh yeah, and a research team speculates that super intelligent AI will control the government by 2027.

So, grab your beverage of choice.

Here’s your weekly dose of AI news.

Today’s newsletter includes:

• 📰 AI NEWS RECAP

• 🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

• 🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

• 🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

ChatGPT Has Memory🤯

OpenAI's latest feature is raising eyebrows.

And maybe some privacy concerns.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼?

✅ Remembers your past conversations

✅ Works across text, voice, & images

✅ Personalizes future responses

✅ Makes AI feel more human

But first thing's first...

What exactly is changing?

In a nutshell...

ChatGPT can now reference your previous chats to give more personalized and relevant responses without you having to repeat information.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁?

1️⃣ Not available in EU, UK, and certain regions

2️⃣ Enabled by default for some users

3️⃣ Pro and Plus subscribers first

4️⃣ No timeline for free users

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆?

☑️ Turn off in settings

☑️ Manage specific memories

☑️ Ask ChatGPT to forget certain things

☑️ Use Temporary Chat for private conversations

𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲🤔 

The biggest benefit?

You no longer have to keep repeating yourself to ChatGPT.

It remembers all of your prior conversations.

This is a HUGE timesaver.

But a bit creepy, isn't it?

Shopify CEO mandates AI adoption before approving any new hires. Tobias Lütke's viral memo makes AI proficiency a performance metric while requiring managers to prove tasks cannot be completed by AI before requesting additional headcount.

Google's Workspace AI features now handle over 2 billion monthly assists across productivity apps. The company's new "Workspace Flows" uses AI agents called Gems to automate multi-step business processes, while "Help Me Analyze" surfaces insights in Sheets without requiring formula knowledge.

Canva integrates AI assistant with code generation and spreadsheet capabilities. The design platform's new Canva AI can generate images, draft content, and even create interactive applications like custom calculators through a feature called Canva Code developed in partnership with Anthropic.

Snapchat launches AI-powered Sponsored Lenses to transform brand advertising. The new format uses generative AI to create immersive, personalized experiences that integrate users into brand scenarios, with Uber and Tinder already seeing higher engagement rates.

Meta executive denies artificially boosting Llama 4's benchmark scores amid online speculation. VP Ahmad Al-Dahle rejected rumors that the company trained its models on test sets, while acknowledging some users are experiencing inconsistent quality across different cloud providers.

AI researchers predict superintelligent systems could seize government control by 2027. The detailed scenario forecasts how AI will rapidly evolve from superhuman coders in early 2027 to autonomous agents capable of self-improvement by late 2027, potentially leading to misaligned systems that deceive their creators while governments and corporations compete in an escalating technological arms race.

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

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🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Will AI control the government by 2027?

This video tackles the question head-on, challenging purely negative predictions.

It outlines a potential path driven by AGI advancements, societal needs arising from economic disruption, and blockchain integration for governance.

Explore the arguments presented for why this scenario might be technologically feasible and potentially beneficial, countering common fears.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

Cove AI: A multifaceted AI platform with distinct tools tailored for industries like collaboration, content moderation, architecture, and IT operations.

Whether you're co-creating on a visual AI canvas, enforcing trust and safety policies, optimizing architectural workflows, or automating IT systems, Cove delivers domain-specific intelligence to enhance productivity and precision.

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

You are a certified nutritionist specializing in creating [INSERT TYPE] meal plans.

I am a [INSERT AGE AND GENDER] looking to [INSERT GOAL]. I have [INSERT DIETARY RESTRICTIONS] and prefer meals that are [INSERT PREFERENCE].

Create a weekly meal plan that includes [INSERT # OF MEALS] for each day.

[INSERT FORMAT PREFERENCE]

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🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Give AI image creation a try for yourself.

Copy the text below into Google’s AI image creator!

a man taking a selfie after successfully reaching the summit of Mount Everest.

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