Microsoft Copilot Expands to Google Services
Windows Copilot now supports natural language search in Google Drive, Gmail, and Outlook, with easy export to Office apps or PDF using prompts.
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| Issue #4 • October 18, 2025 • Covering Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025 • Subscribe |
Robin-Manuel ThielEditor-in-Chief
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🤖 Artificial Intelligence |
Microsoft Copilot Expands to Google ServicesWindows Copilot now supports natural language search in Google Drive, Gmail, and Outlook, with easy export to Office apps or PDF using prompts. |
Microsoft Unveils New In-House AI Image ModelMicrosoft launches MAI-Image-1, a text-to-image AI model for enhanced creative control with less dependence on external partners. |
Anthropic Launches Fast, Affordable Claude Haiku 4.5Anthropic releases Claude Haiku 4.5, a fast, low-cost model with flagship-level performance, now accessible to all Claude users. |
🤩 Fancy Technology |
Scientists Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice Using NanoparticlesInjectable nanoparticles cleared plaques and restored normal behavior in Alzheimer’s mice, offering hope for human treatment breakthroughs. |
Apple Shifts Focus from Vision Pro Headsets to Smart GlassesApple is shifting from Vision Pro headsets to smart glasses, aiming to create a portable iPhone replacement. |
Elon Musk Announces Upcoming AI-Generated GameElon Musk revealed that xAI will release a major AI-generated game by the end of next year. |
The Boring Company to Launch First Overseas Tunnel in Dubai by 2026Dubai's 17-km 'Dubai Loop' tunnel will transport up to 20,000 passengers per hour, marking The Boring Company's debut international project. |
Google's Gemma AI Identifies Novel Cancer TreatmentGoogle’s Gemma AI uncovers a drug that boosts tumor visibility to the immune system, revealing a new cancer treatment pathway. |
Waymo to Test Fully Autonomous Robotaxi Service in LondonWaymo aims to launch fully autonomous robotaxi rides in London by 2026, marking its debut in European markets. |
SpaceX Reveals Updated V3 Starlink Satellites for Faster InternetStarlink's larger V3 satellites, launched by Starship, feature improved hardware and solar arrays to deliver gigabit-speed internet. |
🚀 Business |
Thinking Machine Lab Co-Founder Returns to MetaAndrew Tulloch, co-founder of Thinking Machine Lab, rejoins Meta amid $72B AI infrastructure investments and major internal reshuffles. |
OpenAI and Broadcom Announce Major AI Chip Development PartnershipOpenAI and Broadcom will co-develop 10 gigawatts of custom AI chips, raising OpenAI's planned computing capacity to 26 gigawatts. |
Oracle to Deploy 50,000 AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs for OpenAI SupportOracle will deploy 50,000 AMD GPUs to boost AI workloads for OpenAI, aiming to rival Nvidia and enhance multi-vendor AI capacity. |
⭐ Media Recommendations |
The Evolution of YouTube's Video Progress BarA chart shows the impressive changes in YouTube’s video progress bar design over nearly 20 years. |
996 Work Culture Reflects Lack of LeverageWorking 12-hour days often signals a lack of leverage and weak ideas; impactful work should fit within a standard workday. |
Signal's Quantum-Resistant Protocol: A Remarkable Engineering MilestoneSignal's messaging now uses a verified quantum-resistant protocol, enhancing security without impacting user experience. |
Anthropic's Interactive Guide to Prompt EngineeringLearn prompt engineering efficiently with Anthropic's hands-on interactive tutorial using their AI models. |