In This Issue: Two Perspectives on Shaping Tomorrow

This week, we're featuring two standout interviews offering different but essential views on how AI and technology are reshaping the future:

Driving Tomorrow Episode - Redefining PR with AI: Chris Porteous on SearchEye: Discover how Chris Porteous, Co-Founder of SearchEye, is transforming public relations by connecting brands and publishers through AI-driven, authentic collaborations that democratize media access and boost brand visibility.

HumanX Spotlight - AI Agents in Action: Henry Peter, CTO & Co-Founder of Ushur, on Streamlining Regulated Industries Henry Peter shares how Ushur’s AI-powered platform is revolutionizing customer engagement in healthcare, insurance, and finance—delivering personalized, compliant solutions while enhancing efficiency.

Today’s Headlines:

• OpenAI Unveils Advanced Speech & Voice Models for Developers - OpenAI has announced the release of next-generation speech-to-text and text-to-speech models in its API, aiming to elevate the capabilities of voice-driven applications. These models promise improved accuracy, customization, and usability, expanding the potential of intelligent voice agents.
  
  

  
  

• Claude AI Now Features Real-Time Web Search Capabilities - Anthropic has introduced a new web search capability for Claude, allowing the AI assistant to access real-time information from the internet with clear citations. This feature enables Claude to deliver more accurate and relevant responses, particularly for topics that rely on the latest data and events.
  
  
  
  

• NVIDIA Unveils Llama Nemotron Reasoning AI Models for Enterprises - The models aim to provide developers and enterprises with a production-ready foundation to build intelligent AI agents capable of independent complex decision-making and multistep tasks.
  
  
  
  

• Meta AI Launches in EU with Limited Features Due to Privacy Rules - Meta has officially launched its AI-powered assistant, Meta AI, across the European Union, but with notable feature limitations. The rollout comes as Meta continues to navigate regulatory challenges tied to Europe’s strict privacy rules, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  
  
  
  

• Perplexity Reportedly Seeking $1B Funding at $18B Valuation - The round would double Perplexity’s valuation from its last raise in December 2024, when it reached $9 billion. Earlier, in April 2024, the company was valued at $1 billion, marking a sharp rise over the past year.
  
  
  
  

• Apple Shakes Up AI Leadership, Moves Mike Rockwell to Lead Siri - Apple is making a rare leadership shake-up in its artificial intelligence division, aiming to rescue its AI efforts and improve its underperforming Siri assistant.

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AI In Action: Quick Tutorials

In this section, you'll find short, practical tutorials that walk you through using the latest AI tools, helping you quickly unlock their full potential.

Today’s AI in Action: How to code with AI, directly in your editor

In this tutorial, you will learn to use ChatGPT's updated macOS app and its "Work with Apps" feature to edit code directly in your preferred development environment.

Step-by-step:

• Install the proper extension in your code editor—search for "openai.chatgpt" in the Extensions marketplace (VS Code/Cursor) or sideload the VSIX file for other editors.

• Open the ChatGPT app, find the "Work With" panel in the sidebar, and select your code editor from the list.

• Open any code file in your editor, and ChatGPT will automatically connect to it.

• Ask ChatGPT to explain sections or modify your code by typing natural language requests, review it, and click "Apply" to instantly update your file.

Pro tip: Different ChatGPT models offer varying levels of code expertise - choose based on whether you need quick edits or complex refactoring.

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