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Cortical Labs merges human brain cells with computer chips to offer “Wetware-as-a-Service.”

Also, OpenAI is launching AI agents priced up to $20K a month, promising PhD-level assistants that work 24/7.

Plus, Super Mario Bros. is now an official AI benchmark, testing real-time decision-making and problem-solving.

Oh yeah, and military officials want AI in nuclear command systems—but say humans will still have the final call.

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

• ⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

Wetware as a Service 🧠

SaaS is dead.

WaaS is alive. (Literally)

A small Australian company just made history.

Cortical Labs created the world's first...

"Biological computer."

But this isn't your typical machine.

It uses human brain cells fused with silicon hardware.

The CL1 system takes lab-grown neurons and connects them to computer chips.

These living neural networks learn & adapt like our brains.

And here's the shocking part...

They learn faster and more efficiently than the technology powering ChatGPT.

While using a fraction of the energy.

Scientists can now purchase this $35,000 system outright.

Or access it through "Wetware-as-a-Service".

(Yes, that's actually what they're calling it)

These biological computers could:

✅ Develop better treatments for neurological diseases

✅ Revolutionize drug discovery without animal testing

✅ Create an entirely new computing paradigm

But Cortical Labs isn't stopping there.

Their next goal?

Creating a "Minimal Viable Brain."

A system that uses the least amount of neurons possible to handle the most complex problems.

𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲🤔 

We're witnessing the birth of a third path in AI.

1️⃣ Traditional AI relies on silicon and algorithms.

2️⃣ AGI research tries to mimic human intelligence.

3️⃣ But this approach is using biological intelligence.

The line between technology and biology is disappearing.

And it's happening faster than most people realize.

Could this be the next step beyond Elon's Neuralink?

Are we one step closer to Ray Kurzweil's prediction of "The Singularity" where humans merge with AI?

Google's Gemini adds video understanding capabilities for more intuitive interactions. Users can now ask questions about videos they're watching or share screenshots, enabling the AI to provide context-aware responses about visual content.

Google introduces Gemini side panel in Calendar for conversational schedule management. The AI assistant helps users check appointments, create events, and find meeting details through natural language queries rather than manual searches.

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Military officials advocate for AI integration in nuclear command systems with human oversight. Air Force and Space Force leaders believe AI could enhance decision speed and secure communications while maintaining that humans must retain final authority over nuclear weapons.

Judge denies Elon Musk's request to halt OpenAI's for-profit transition. The court rejected Musk's preliminary injunction while fast-tracking the trial for fall 2025, dealing a blow to his claims that OpenAI abandoned its original mission.

OpenAI plans premium AI agents priced between $2,000-$20,000 monthly for different skill levels. The top-tier "PhD-level" agents aim to work continuously without breaks, raising questions about their ability to replace skilled knowledge workers despite the high cost.

TSMC commits $100 billion to Arizona chip factories after Trump's tariff threats. The Taiwanese semiconductor giant will build six plants creating thousands of jobs, though the massive investment has sparked concerns in Taiwan about its strategic chip dominance.

Anthropic secures $3.5 billion funding at $61.5 billion valuation led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The AI company will use the capital to develop next-generation AI systems, expand compute capacity, and deepen its research in mechanistic interpretability and alignment.

ElevenLabs integrates Claude 3.7 Sonnet into its voice AI platform for enhanced conversational agents. The partnership enables developers to create voice assistants with improved reasoning, reduced hallucinations, and better instruction following across web, mobile and telephony applications.

Researchers adopt Super Mario Bros. as new benchmark for testing AI capabilities. The classic game provides a dynamic environment for evaluating how AI models handle real-time decision-making, obstacle avoidance, and goal-oriented tasks compared to static datasets.

Microsoft partners with D-ID to bring AI-powered avatars to Teams and Azure. The collaboration aims to replace traditional interfaces with natural interactions through digital humans that can speak any language, translate into sign language, and restore communication for people with disabilities.

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

I’m launching a private AI training workshop.

To help you master AI for your business or at work.

Here’s what you’ll get:

☑ 4 weekly 120-minute AI training sessions

☑ 8 hour AI for Business & Work masterclass

☑ Ongoing Q&A support

But before I launch everything…

Would it be a crazy idea to ask for your feedback?

• What is a fair price for this?

• Which topics are a must have?

• Would you like to join the early waitlist?

Click below.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Perplexity is more than just a chatbot—this is Google on steroids—

It’s a next-gen AI search assistant that finds, analyzes, and summarizes information instantly.

It answers questions with real sources, deep research, AI-powered news aggregation, and document analysis.

It combines search, AI chat, and fact-based results in one platform.

Perfect for researchers, business owners, and professionals who need fast, reliable insights.

This video breaks down its features, use cases, and how to get the most out of AI-driven search.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

AgentVoice: A no-code AI voice platform that creates lifelike AI agents capable of handling customer interactions over phone and chat.

With customizable voices and seamless integrations, it helps businesses automate support, sales, and engagement at scale.

Send your tool here to be featured next week!

⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

Canva: Create literally almost anything.

Give ‘Canva’ a try today!

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

As an SEO strategist, review my company website content. Provide a 5-point plan to improve our search rankings, focusing on keyword optimization, meta descriptions, and user engagement.

Try your prompt here.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.

A highly detailed and photorealistic portrait of a fierce Viking warrior with a rugged beard and long, braided hair. The man wears a weathered fur cloak and traditional Norse armor with intricate patterns, his face marked by battle scars. The expression on his face is stern, with piercing blue eyes that convey strength and resilience. He stands in front of a cold, misty landscape with towering mountains in the background. Shot with a Canon EOS R5, 85mm lens, f/1.8, natural light, ultra-high definition, cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field --ar 2:3

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