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I wanted to let you know that there will be no newsletter this Wednesday, March 5, as I’ll be busy getting my taxes done (fun, right? 😅).

Additionally, there won’t be a newsletter next week from March 10-13 while I attend the HumanX Conference. But don’t worry—we’re still here in the meantime, and we’ll be back with more AI updates soon!

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Today’s Headlines:

• T-Mobile Unveils AI Phone with Perplexity Assistant at MWC 2025 - The device, dubbed the AI Phone, will feature Perplexity Assistant, Google Cloud AI, ElevenLabs, and Picsart, enabling AI-driven interactions across the entire system.

  
  
  
  

• OpenAI Plans to Integrate Sora’s AI Video Generator into ChatGPT - This move would bring video creation capabilities directly to OpenAI’s popular chatbot, broadening its appeal and functionality.
  
  
  
  

• Sesame Unveils Expressive AI Voice Model for Natural Conversations - Sesame has introduced its Conversational Speech Model (CSM), a breakthrough in AI-generated speech designed to create more lifelike and responsive interactions. Unlike traditional text-to-speech (TTS) systems, CSM adapts to conversational context in real time, making AI voices more natural and expressive.
  
  
  
  

• Stability AI and Arm Bring On-Device Generative Audio to Smartphones - Stability AI has partnered with Arm to bring on-device generative audio to mobile devices, allowing users to generate high-quality sound effects and audio samples without needing an internet connection.
  
  
  

• Anthropic Raises $3.5B in Series E, Valued at $61.5B - With this investment, Anthropic is focused on developing AI systems that act as true collaborators—working alongside teams to tackle complex projects, synthesize information across disciplines, and drive meaningful impact.
  
  
  

• AI Research at Risk as Trump Administration Cuts NSF Funding - A wave of budget cuts and layoffs at the National Science Foundation (NSF) has raised concerns about the future of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) research. The cuts, pushed by the Trump administration, have eliminated 170 positions—many of which were filled by AI experts—and slashed funding for critical research programs.

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Today’s AI in Action: Speeding up research processes with AI

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Grok's DeepSearch feature to scan hundreds of websites and uncover the latest scientific breakthroughs or research frontiers in minutes.

Step-by-step:

• Access DeepSearch on Grok's platform (currently free).

• Craft a query using a structured format covering key aspects of emerging research in your industry (like breakthroughs or experimental technologies).

• Review the report and refine your exploration by requesting technical details about specific innovations or comparing different research approaches.

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