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OpenAI strikes back with o3 and o4-mini—its smartest models yet with reasoning, image input, and tool use.

Also, not one, but TWO ChatGPT trends went viral: Barbie Box and guessing your location.

Plus, Claude now searches Google Workspace and the web to help you finish work faster.

Oh yeah, and Google’s new AI is trying to talk to dolphins with DolphinGemma.

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

OpenAI Strikes Back

Is bigger always better in AI?

The answer might surprise you

OpenAI just dropped its latest AI models, o3 and o4-mini.

They're built to think longer and smarter before answering.

But what are o3 and o4-mini?

In a nutshell...

They're OpenAI's smartest models yet.

They think before they act.

And use tools to solve complex problems.

They can:

✅ Use tools like web search & code execution

✅ Reason deeply about text AND images

✅ Set new performance records

Here's how it works:

1️⃣ Integrates images directly into its thinking

2️⃣ Uses more compute for deeper reasoning

3️⃣ Reasons about when and how to use tools

4️⃣ Chains multiple tool calls together (search, code, etc.)

Think about it like this.

It's not just a chatbot anymore...

It's becoming a research assistant.

A coder.

A data analyst.

All rolled into one.

Like having a specialist for every task.

𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲🤔 

OpenAI is showing that smarts aren't just about size (hello, o4-mini!).

The real question.

Isn't just how smart AI gets—

It's how it uses tools agentically to solve real problems.

My hope...

Instead of just scaling up, we get AI that's:

✅ More accessible (like o4-mini)

✅ Better at complex, multi-step tasks

✅ A true thought partner, not just a text generator

✅ Able to integrate different skills (vision, code, search)

But hey, I'm optimistic.

Now that AI can reason and use tools—

Will it boost our productivity?

Or complicate workflows?

What do you think?

OpenAI upgrades coding AI with GPT-4.1 models, now processing 1 million tokens. The new family, including a tiny nano version, offers big boosts in following instructions and understanding long documents.

OpenAI releases new GPT-4.1 prompting guide for developers. Learn how to best steer these powerful but literal models for better AI coding and instruction following results.

Viral ChatGPT trend uses AI to guess locations from photos, sparking privacy fears. Users test the model's surprising reverse location search abilities, raising concerns about potential misuse of image recognition AI.

AI action figure trend explodes online using ChatGPT image generation. Users turn themselves into toys, but artists push back against the viral AI art, citing job and ethical concerns.

Claude AI gets a big upgrade with Research and Google Workspace integration. It now searches your work stuff and the web, finding info and helping you get work done faster.

Google demos amazing AI smart glasses that translate and remember what you see. These futuristic Android XR specs, made with Samsung, might arrive in 2026.

Can AI talk to dolphins? Google's DolphinGemma model is learning dolphin sounds to help researchers finally understand their complex communication.

Say goodbye to slow contracts! Docusign's new AI agents analyze agreements in seconds, spotting risks and automating workflows for faster business.

Find Netflix shows by vibe! The streamer is testing new AI search powered by OpenAI, letting you ask for movies based on mood or detailed descriptions.

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

The harsh truth…

Only 12.6% of people ever complete online courses.

So I’m launching a private AI training just for you.

Why?

Research shows people who take live trainings have an 85%+ completion rate.

Why my course?

As an ex-EY (Ernst & Young) Senior Manager:

✅ I led an Intro to GenAI training to 250+ EY employees.

✅ Supported GenAI solutions for Fortune 500 clients.

✅ Was nominated to EY’s US AI Adoption Network.

✅ Was asked to speak at GenAI conferences.

But like many of you, I didn’t know where to start.

Since March 2023 I’ve spent 1,000+ hours learning AI.

My goal?

To save you time. Simple as that.

Here’s what you’ll get:

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☑ 8 hour AI for Business & Work masterclass

☑ Ongoing Q&A support

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🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

This video summarizes industry reactions and benchmarks for OpenAI's new 03 and 04 Mini AI models, detailing their impressive performance in IQ tests, reasoning, tool usage within chain-of-thought, coding, math problem-solving, and even GeoGuessr challenges.

Viewers interested in AI should watch it to understand the significant advancements these models represent, particularly the "step change" in capabilities like complex reasoning and integrated tool use, which showcase the cutting edge of AI development

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

SimpleTalk: An AI-powered voice assistant that automates business calls, books and syncs appointments across all major calendars, answers customer questions, and routes calls—seamlessly integrating with any CRM and working on any phone.

Businesses should consider using it for its ability to handle high call volumes, provide 24/7 multilingual customer support, and ensure no customer engagement is missed, all with minimal setup and easy automation

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

Daily Mindfulness Prompt 

You are a mindfulness coach adept at creating reflective prompts. 

I want prompts suitable for [INSERT AUDIENCE] focusing on [INSERT THEME]. 

Generate [INSERT NUMBER] daily mindfulness prompts. 

Numbered list of prompts. 

[INSERT TONE]

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Give AI image creation a try for yourself.

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

an editorial photograph of a bright and airy traditional-modern living room. Ceiling with modern beige floral wall paper, A fireplace accent wall made of taj mahal marble, modern arched oak built in shelving, traditional modern-style oak coffee table, contemporary cloud sofa with textured thick wool upholstery facing towards fireplace, contemporary curved back accent chairs with textured dark brown thick wool upholstery, oak ceiling beams, large modern abstract wall art, oak floors in herringbone pattern, an extra large rustic artisanal table vase made of textured beige terracotta, oversized flower branches, traditional textured green rug. ARRIFLEX 35 BL camera, high definition quality, Canon K35 Prime Lens, front-angle framing to emphasize space

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