Hello WKND AI Warriors!

OpenAI emails between Sam Altman and Elon Musk were leaked.

Also, Elon raises another $6B for xAI, targeting a $50B valuation for its Grok chatbot.

Plus, Amazon releases its latest model Nova, and partners with Anthropic to build the world’s largest AI supercomputer.

Oh yeah, and OpenAI’s new Pro Plan is $200…PER MONTH.

So, grab your beverage of choice.

Here’s your weekly dose of AI news.

Today’s newsletter includes:

• 📰 AI NEWS RECAP

• 🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

• 🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

• ⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

Emails Between Altman & Elon LEAKED 👀

If you haven't heard by now—

Elon is suing Sam claiming that OpenAI is no longer operating as a non-profit.

Which is in direct conflict with OpenAi's original mission.

Ever wondered what sparked tech's biggest breakup?

It started in 2015 with a simple question...

"Can we stop humanity from developing AI?"

Sam's answer: "Definitely not."

But here's where it gets spicy...

What sparked the tension?

• OpenAI's leadership wanted equity returns

• Musk worried about control mechanisms

• Disagreements over company structure

• Fears of creating an "AGI dictatorship"

The Stakes:

✅ Control over AGI development

✅ OpenAI's nonprofit status

✅ Future of AI safety

✅ Leadership trust

The Breaking Point

1️⃣ Trust issues emerged over negotiations

2️⃣ Financial returns became contentious

3️⃣ Leadership couldn't align on control

4️⃣ Musk saying "This is the final straw"

5️⃣ Nonprofit status hung in balance

The Fallout:

❌ Musk left OpenAI in 2018

❌ OpenAI added for-profit arm in 2019

❌ Microsoft started investing billions

❌ Musk launched rival xAI

Fast forward to today:

☑️ OpenAI valued at $157 billion

☑️ For-profit transition underway

☑️ Musk suing OpenAI and Microsoft

My Take 🤔

This wasn't just another tech dispute.

It was the moment that defined modern AI development.

Many questions remain:

Can anyone truly control AGI?

Did OpenAI make the right choice?

Was Musk right to demand nonprofit status?

What do you think?

Are you Team Altman or Team Musk?

Elon takes OpenAI to Court in Dramatic Legal Battle. The Tesla CEO demands halt to profit transition and Microsoft partnership while alleging anticompetitive practices.

Elon Raises Another $6B for xAI in Massive Funding Round. The AI startup doubles total funding to $12B while targeting $50B valuation for Grok chatbot expansion.

OpenAI Poaches Google's Best for Secret Project. Three senior DeepMind engineers join the Zurich hub while former Coinbase executive becomes first marketing chief.

OpenAI's $200 Per Month Pro Plan. The exclusive tier offers unlimited access to advanced models, including full o1 reasoning and enhanced voice features.

Meta Secretly Uses GPT-4 While Promoting LLaMa. The revelation exposes big tech's behind-the-scenes AI dependencies despite public competition.

Meta's AI Election Report Shows Minimal Impact. AI-generated content represented less than 1% of election misinformation while 590,000 political images were blocked.

Amazon's Nova AI Beats Competition with Lower Costs. The multimodal AI suite offers image and video generation at 75% less than rivals through Bedrock platform.

Amazon Builds World's Largest AI Computer with Anthropic. Project Rainer promises 5x more computing power using new Trainium 2 chips.

Google's AI Predicts Extreme Weather with Breakthrough Accuracy. GenCast outperforms traditional forecasting methods across multiple timeframes for severe weather events.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

OpenAI’s ChatGPT 01 Pro is a $200/month plan offering unlimited access to top AI models, including 01 Pro, known for advanced problem-solving and data analysis.

Users gain enhanced voice features, image upload capabilities, and superior reasoning for coding, science, and technical projects.

Ideal for professionals needing research-grade AI tools, its powerful features unlock next-level productivity and AI-powered development.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

Pine AI: An AI-powered assistant that handles customer service tasks like bill negotiation, subscription cancellations, and refund claims.

By automating tedious phone calls and disputes, it helps users save money, avoid unnecessary fees, and reclaim time spent dealing with service providers.

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⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

AI Job Search Copilot: Why wait until the new year to set your goals?

Get a head start on your goals.

Give ‘SMART Goals’ a try today!

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

Harvard, Microsoft, and Google are offering FREE AI courses.

No payment required.

Register today!

(What are you waiting for?)

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

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You are a consultant at a Big 4 firm advising on digital transformation. Develop a high-level roadmap outlining key digital initiatives for a company over the next year.

Try your prompt here.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

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