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📣 TOP AI NEWS
Amazon Opens AI Tools to Hollywood Partners
Source: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly preparing to launch a closed beta of its new AI production tools in March, moving beyond internal testing. The tools are designed to streamline pre- and post-production, improve character consistency across shots, and cut costs without replacing creative teams. Amazon expects to share early results by May, after working with select industry partners and producers during the beta.
Gemini’s User Base Jumps Past 750 Million
Source: Google
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has surpassed 750 million monthly active users, according to the company—up from 650 million just last quarter—highlighting rapid consumer adoption. The milestone follows the launch of Gemini 3, which Google says delivers its most advanced responses yet. While Gemini now outpaces Meta AI’s reported 500 million user base, it still trails ChatGPT’s estimated 810 million monthly users in late 2025.
Super Bowl Ads Spark an AI Rivalry Meltdown
Source: YouTube
AI company Anthropic’s Super Bowl commercials (see examples here and here) poked fun at ad-supported AI by depicting chatbots that hijack conversations to serve awkward, irrelevant ads. The spots were widely interpreted as a jab at OpenAI after it announced plans to introduce ads to ChatGPT’s free tier. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly laughed at the ads, then followed up with a lengthy post calling them dishonest and accusing Anthropic of being authoritarian. While OpenAI insists future ads will be clearly labeled and won’t influence chats, the episode shows just how sensitive the battle over AI monetization has become.
🛠️ THIS WEEK’S AI COMBO: 1 PROMPT + 1 TOOL
One simple ChatGPT prompt and a handy AI tool to help with everyday life.
✨ Skill Improvement ✨
Copy & Paste ChatGPT Prompt:
“Develop a plan for improving a specific skill in [Your Area of Interest]. Include resources, practice techniques, and milestones to track progress.” Access ChatGPT → here
💡 Use this to structure your skill growth — break learning into clear steps, set measurable milestones, and stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed. Advanced prompts are available → here
Handy AI Tool:
Meet Poised. Poised is your AI communication coach, offering real-time feedback to improve your speaking skills, including personalized suggestions and actionable insights. Access Poised → here
💡 Best for real-time skill improvement — perfect for sharpening communication, presentations, and confidence in everyday conversations.
⚡️ MIND SPARK
💰 a16z Doubles Down on the AI Backbone: Andreessen Horowitz, aka a16z, has raised $15 billion in new funds, including $1.7 billion for its infrastructure team backing AI players like OpenAI, Cursor, and ElevenLabs. General partner Jennifer Li says AI infrastructure—from chips to developer tools—is seeing a once-in-a-generation shift, though she doubts AI will replace human creativity anytime soon.
💌 Tinder Bets on AI to Fight Swipe Fatigue: Tinder is testing a new AI feature called Chemistry in Australia, designed to reduce swipe fatigue by letting users answer questions and receive highly targeted profile recommendations. Match CEO Spencer Rascoff said at Match’s Q4 2026 earnings call that Chemistry aims to give users “just a single drop or two” instead of endless swiping.
🎮 Play, Don’t Scroll — TikTok-Style Apps You Can Touch: A new mobile app called Gizmo turns short-form feeds into interactive, playable experiences. Built by New York startup Atma Sciences, Gizmo lets anyone create AI-generated mini apps—from puzzles to digital toys—using simple text prompts, and lets you play what others have created.
🤖 Alphabet Sidesteps Apple AI Questions: Alphabet, Google’s parent company, declined to address an analyst’s question about its AI partnership with Apple during its Q4 earnings call. While Google is set to help power Apple’s next-generation foundation models using Gemini, executives offered no details on how the deal fits into Alphabet’s AI strategy.
🩺 AI Doctor, Real Prescriptions: Lotus Health AI has launched a free, 24/7 primary care service in 50 languages that goes beyond chat by handling diagnoses, prescriptions, and specialist referrals. The startup says its AI does most of the clinical work, while board-certified doctors review and sign off on final decisions to reduce risks like hallucinations.
🎨 AI ART
Image Prompt: A sunlit photograph of traditional Greek Cycladic architecture, featuring whitewashed buildings with blue doors and windows along a narrow, stone-paved pathway.
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