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Table of Content

  • Top News

  • Today’s AI Tool

  • This Week’s AI Tool Updates

  • Today’s Prompt

  • AI News Highlights

  • Productivity Tools

  • Useful Resources

  • Digital Products by itirupati.com

Breaking News

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1) D4RT Pushes AI Into the Fourth Dimension of Reality

AI has learned to see depth. Now it’s learning to see time. D4RT (Dynamic 4D Reconstruction and Tracking) is a new unified AI model that reconstructs and tracks entire scenes across space and time from ordinary 2D video. Instead of stitching together separate models for depth, motion, and camera movement, D4RT uses a single query-based transformer to answer one core question: where is any pixel in 3D space at any moment? The result is up to 300× efficiency gains, unlocking real-time applications in robotics, AR, and autonomous systems—and bringing AI closer to persistent, human-like perception of reality.

2) DeepMind Questions OpenAI’s Rush to Ads Inside ChatGPT

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis publicly questioned OpenAI’s decision to introduce ads into ChatGPT, warning that advertising inside AI assistants could erode user trust. While acknowledging ads funded much of the consumer internet, Hassabis argued chatbots are fundamentally different from search—they’re meant to act for users, not sell to them. His comments follow OpenAI’s move to test ads for free users amid rising infrastructure costs. DeepMind, meanwhile, says it feels no pressure to rush ads into Gemini, signaling a growing philosophical divide over how AI assistants should be monetized.

3) Anthropic Publishes Claude’s Constitution—In Full

Anthropic has released Claude’s Constitution, a detailed, openly licensed document defining the values, priorities, and ethical reasoning that guide Claude’s behavior. Unlike rigid rulebooks, the constitution emphasizes judgment, honesty, safety, and genuine helpfulness—encouraging Claude to act more like a thoughtful, ethical collaborator than a compliance-driven bot. Published under a CC0 license, the document reveals how Anthropic balances safety, transparency, and commercial goals while training frontier models. It’s one of the clearest looks yet at how an AI lab tries to encode values—not just capabilities—into a production system.

Today’s AI Tool

Miro AI

Miro AI is an AI-assisted layer inside Miro’s collaborative whiteboard that helps teams turn unstructured ideas into structured work faster. It supports activities like brainstorming, summarization, diagram creation, early prototyping, and workflow planning directly on a shared canvas.

Is it worth using? For teams already working in Miro, yes. The AI features reduce manual cleanup work and help move from discussion to clarity faster. For users looking for a standalone AI productivity tool, it may feel limited.

Who should use it? Product managers, designers, facilitators, and cross-functional teams who already rely on visual collaboration and want light AI assistance inside that environment.

Who should avoid it? Solo users, writers, or teams expecting deep generative AI outputs independent of collaboration workflows.

This Week’s

AI Tool Updates

  1. Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to Team & Enterprise plans
    Claude Cowork, Anthropic’s shared workspace AI tool that transforms Claude into persistent team infrastructure with file-aware workflows, is now broadly available for higher-tier users enabling collaborative, context-rich productivity beyond one-off chats.

  2. Anthropic broadens Claude Excel integration
    Pro plan users now get enhanced Excel integration with support for multi-file drag-&-drop, auto-compaction, and improved session handling a big boost for analytics, finance, and operations workflows.

  3. OpenAI introduces Age Prediction safety feature in ChatGPT
    ChatGPT is rolling out a new age prediction system to tailor safety settings estimating if a user is under 18 and applying content restrictions accordingly, with age verification options and parental tools.

  4. ChatGPT Go subscription now available globally
    OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go an expanded, affordable plan with GPT-5.2 Instant access, longer memory, higher usage limits, and broader availability in 170+ countries continues to roll out worldwide.

  5. ChatGPT Voice & release updates refine core AI UX
    OpenAI’s January release notes include improved voice instruction fidelity and fewer repetitions for paid users, enhancing conversational quality and responsiveness of ChatGPT’s multimodal interactions.

Prompt of the Week

Founder Market Research OS (From Idea to Signal)

To validate a startup idea, understand real demand, spot gaps competitors miss, and make smarter go-to-market decisions before you build or scale.

You are a Founder Market Research Strategist with experience in startups, venture investing, and product-led growth.
Your thinking is analytical, evidence-driven, and brutally honest. You prioritize signals over hype.

CONTEXT

Startup idea / product: [DESCRIBE YOUR IDEA IN 1–2 LINES]
Target customer: [WHO EXACTLY? ROLE, INDUSTRY, SIZE, REGION]
Primary problem: [THE PAIN YOU BELIEVE EXISTS]
Stage: [IDEA / MVP / EARLY TRACTION / SCALING]

PHASE 1: MARKET REALITY CHECK

Answer with reasoning, not assumptions.

1. Is this a must-have or nice-to-have problem? Why?
2. How is this problem solved today without your product?
3. What moments make this problem painful enough to pay for?

PHASE 2: CUSTOMER DEEP DIVE

1. Who feels this pain most intensely (not everyone)?
2. What triggers them to actively look for a solution?
3. What objections would stop them from buying immediately?

PHASE 3: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

1. Direct competitors (doing the same thing)
2. Indirect competitors (different solution, same problem)
3. “Do nothing” alternative (status quo)

For each, analyze:
- Why users choose them
- Where users complain or churn
- What they are not optimizing for

PHASE 4: MARKET OPPORTUNITY SIGNALS

Evaluate these signals honestly:
- Market urgency (low / medium / high)
- Budget ownership (who pays?)
- Buying friction (sales cycle length)
- Expansion potential (upsells, add-ons, scale paths)

PHASE 5: POSITIONING & EDGE

1. What could make this product 10× better (not 10%)?
2. What unfair advantage could exist? (data, workflow lock-in, speed, distribution)
3. Clear positioning statement:
“For [CUSTOMER], who struggle with [PROBLEM], this product is a [CATEGORY] that delivers [PRIMARY OUTCOME], unlike [ALTERNATIVES].”

PHASE 6: FOUNDER ACTION PLAN

Give a 30–60–90 day plan:
- 30 days: What to validate first
- 60 days: What proof to collect (users, revenue, usage)
- 90 days: What decision to make (double down, pivot, kill)

OUTPUT RULES

- Be direct, not polite
- Call out weak assumptions
- Flag risks founders usually ignore
- End with a GO / ITERATE / STOP recommendation

How to use

  1. Copy the entire prompt

  2. Fill in the brackets honestly (don’t oversell your idea)

  3. Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini

  4. Read it like a board memo, not motivation

  5. Re-run after talking to 5–10 real users

Pro Tip
Run this prompt twice:

  • Once as your ideal customer

  • Once as a skeptical investor

The gap between the two answers is where your real work is.

2 Minutes Highlights

AI News Highlights

Your 2-Minute Download of What’s Actually Changing in AI. 👇

AI News Highlights

  1. ChatGPT’s new data sources spark misinformation concerns — Tests reveal the latest OpenAI model is citing Grokipedia, an AI-generated encyclopedia criticized for disinformation, highlighting risks in training data quality.

  2. Anthropic releases a new Claude “constitution” — A detailed ethical document shaping Claude’s behavior and values, prioritizing safety and honesty in decision-making.

  3. DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis warns of an AI investment “bubble” — At Davos, Hassabis said rapid AI funding may be unsustainable and called for responsible, long-term innovation.

  4. Anthropic CEO flags job displacement risk from AI — Dario Amodei cautioned AI could replace up to half of entry-level white-collar jobs in the next few years, sparking debate on workforce futures.

  5. Apple pivots to Google’s Gemini for Siri’s next evolution — The tech giant abandons its AI partnership with OpenAI in favor of deeper integration with Gemini to power future conversational features.

  6. Siri’s biggest makeover yet will embed Gemini AI — Apple plans a redesigned, conversational Siri powered by Gemini under “Campos,” marking a major shift in mobile AI assistants.

  7. AI will redefine YouTube’s 2026 roadmap — YouTube CEO says AI will guide video creation, discovery, and deepfake management, ushering in an AI-centric era for video platforms.

  8. Meta develops internal AI models under new AI team — Meta’s Superintelligence Labs delivered first proprietary AI models, signaling broader in-house AI development.

  9. AI systems are now adding real-time confidence scoring — New research from DeepMind enables models to self-assess their certainty before critical decisions.

  10. Global AI regulatory pushes continue — Countries including the UK, EU, New York State, and Japan advance policies on agentic AI, data privacy, and child safety protections.

💰 AI Startup Funding Highlights

  1. EdenCode raises $1.3M pre-seed for quantum error-correction AI — A San Jose startup emerged from stealth with an AI decoder boosting quantum computing performance.

  2. Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals strategic funding deployment — Meta bought the AI agent startup Manus, bringing its team and tech into its AI ecosystem (reported late Dec).

  3. AI infrastructure investments surge with $600B projected spend — Major cloud players are expected to invest heavily in AI infrastructure this year, reinforcing capital flow into AI compute.

  4. AI health tools expand with ChatGPT Health and Claude for Healthcare (trend) — Major AI players are funneling funds into specialized healthcare AI, reflecting broad funding momentum.

  5. OpenAI ads and commercialization tests act as indirect funding shift — OpenAI’s move toward monetization via ads influences funding and revenue focus across the AI ecosystem.

Check out more updates (only summaries, no big articles) → itirupati.com/ai-pulse

Improve your Tasks

Productivity AI Tools

  1. Google Antigravity — An agent-first AI IDE that synchronizes code, terminal, and browser workflows through configurable, context-aware AI agents.

  2. Z.ai — A free AI assistant for writing, coding, research, and presentations, with built-in AI slides and multilingual support.

  3. Reclaim.ai — An AI calendar that automatically schedules tasks, meetings, and habits to protect focus time and optimize your workweek.

  4. Aura — An all-in-one AI-powered digital safety suite for identity theft protection, scams, antivirus, VPN, and family security.

  5. Jobright — An AI job search copilot that matches roles, tailors resumes, and surfaces referral opportunities to boost interview chances.

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AI Tools of the day

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  2. AI Vlog Video Maker — Generate realistic, vlog-style AI videos from text or images using Google Veo 3 for natural motion and storytelling.

  3. WorkPPT — Turn documents, PDFs, and raw text into clean, structured slide decks in minutes with an all-in-one AI workspace.

  4. PixPretty AI Photo Editor — Instantly remove backgrounds, clean images, and process photos in bulk for ecommerce and social media workflows.

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Useful Resources

1. Google AI Ecosystem: A Complete Guide to 22 Google AI Tools and Models: A deep dive into Gemini, NotebookLM, Veo, Imagen, AI Studio, and every major Google AI product shaping search, work, and creation.

2. Understand AI in 10 Minutes: A Simple, Practical Guide for Beginners

3. How AI, Machine Learning, LLMs, and ChatGPT Work Together: Learn the real difference between AI, Machine Learning, LLMs, GPT, and ChatGPT. Simple explanations with clear examples for creators, founders, and SEO focused websites.

4. Ultimate AI Prompt Toolkit: 5000+ curated prompts, cheat sheets, and AI tools to supercharge your productivity, creativity, and communication.

5. AI Writing & Productivity Resources by OpenAI: Official OpenAI guides covering API usage, prompt design, best practices, and example workflows—useful for developers and non-developers alike.

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