DeepSeek Just Beat OpenAI Again
PLUS: DeepSeek’s stealth drop, ChatGPT login, SocialBee, Flow videos, SEO GPT, Pika tutorials…
Hey there, AI explorers!
China’s DeepSeek just shook the AI world—again—with a stealth model upgrade edging out OpenAI rivals.
Inside Today’s Edition:
🔥 DeepSeek R1 quietly challenges OpenAI
🎯 SocialBee: AI for social media success
📰 ChatGPT login, Flow videos, GPT-5 preview
⚡ 6 must-try tools you’ll love
✨ Quality Raters SEO GPT spotlight
🎓 Pika Frames magic in action
💬 “Did AI kill the internet?” debate
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️🔥Top news
DeepSeek Quietly Upgrades R1, Shakes AI Giants Again
A stealth update to DeepSeek's powerful reasoning model R1 has reignited global AI competition, edging closer to OpenAI’s top-tier models with shocking speed and efficiency.
No Announcement: DeepSeek released the upgraded R1 via Hugging Face without official fanfare, mimicking its disruptive debut earlier this year.
Benchmark Surprise: The model now ranks just behind OpenAI’s O4-mini and O3 on LiveCodeBench.
Market Shock: Earlier, the original R1’s success wiped billions from U.S. tech valuations due to its cost-effectiveness and speed.
Geopolitical Undercurrent: This release reinforces China’s AI capabilities, despite ongoing U.S. chip export bans.
The Big Picture:
DeepSeek’s quiet release signals that China’s AI ecosystem remains highly innovative and competitive—even under tight sanctions. The upgraded R1’s benchmark performance narrows the gap with U.S. leaders, pressuring OpenAI, Meta, and Nvidia to innovate faster and more efficiently.
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OpenAI Introduces 'Sign in with ChatGPT' Feature
OpenAI is testing a 'Sign in with ChatGPT' feature, allowing users to log into third-party apps using their ChatGPT credentials, potentially rivaling login services from tech giants.
Microsoft Reports 30% of Code Now AI-Generated
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that AI now writes up to 30% of code in some projects, highlighting the growing role of AI in software development.
Google Launches 'Flow' for AI-Generated Videos
Google introduced 'Flow', a new tool enabling users to create AI-generated videos, alongside updates to its Veo and Imagen models.
AI2's 'Olmo 2 1B' Outperforms Rivals
AI2 released 'Olmo 2 1B', a small-scale AI model that surpasses similar models from Google and Meta in performance benchmarks.
Craif Secures $22M for AI-Powered Cancer Detection
Japanese startup Craif raised $22 million to advance its AI-driven platform for early cancer detection using microRNA analysis.
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