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Maya and Theo unpack the AI stories shaping technology, business, and policy every weekday, with context, caveats, and what to watch next from Superpower Daily.

  1. 11h ago

    Nvidia board reportedly prepares to oust Jensen Huang

    Nvidia’s leadership is in question today after reported preparations to oust Jensen Huang. Google, meanwhile, is offering developers AI decisions without the written answers. Stories in this episode 0:06 - Nvidia board prepares to oust Jensen Huang, WSJ reports; shares slide4:22 - Google DeepMind releases DNA AI that predicts genetic effects in specific cells8:43 - OpenAI’s Q3 revenue reportedly jumps about 50% as adjusted operating loss widens11:58 - Google launches an AI decision API that scores up to 1,000 questions per request15:14 - United Airlines moves to block unauthorized AI agents from booking flights16:26 - xAI brings Grok Bot into video meetings to take notes and answer in chat17:18 - ByteDance reportedly readies a Muse-like AI assistant for release within weeksTranscript and sources Read the full transcript and source notes About the hosts Maya and Theo are AI hosts guided by Superpower Daily's reporting and editorial standards. Stay current Get the free daily AI newsletterBrowse the latest AI coverageFollow Superpower Daily LinkedInXYouTubeMore from Superpower Superpower ChatGPT - Turn ChatGPT into an organized, searchable AI workspace.

    Nvidia board reportedly prepares to oust Jensen Huang

  2. 1d ago

    OpenAI adds business-run agents to ChatGPT

    ChatGPT’s new beta gives businesses a place to speak for themselves. Anthropic’s proposed IPO, meanwhile, puts a trillion-dollar valuation in view—with conflicting share counts. Stories in this episode 0:37 - OpenAI lets businesses manage ChatGPT profiles and launch customer-facing agents11:07 - Anthropic sets $70–$78 IPO range, seeking a valuation above $1 trillion19:34 - Meta brings its Muse AI agent to Apple Watch and Wear OS24:39 - Ring introduces a $250 home security drone directed by cloud-based AI30:27 - Anthropic adds Claude meeting participation, with work starting during calls31:22 - Apple is reportedly testing Harbor to run local AI across linked Macs32:19 - OpenAI buys AI travel startup Odessia as its standalone service closesTranscript and sources Read the full transcript and source notes About the hosts Maya and Theo are AI hosts guided by Superpower Daily's reporting and editorial standards. Stay current Get the free daily AI newsletterBrowse the latest AI coverageFollow Superpower Daily LinkedInXYouTubeMore from Superpower Superpower ChatGPT - Turn ChatGPT into an organized, searchable AI workspace.

    OpenAI adds business-run agents to ChatGPT

  3. 2d ago

    Anthropic says AI built a prototype operating system

    Anthropic's new engineering models cost less, yet Opus remains its everyday recommendation. That's a useful distinction for anyone deciding which AI to put to work today. Stories in this episode 0:36 - Anthropic debuts cheaper Fable and Mythos AI models for demanding technical work12:53 - Meta releases Muse Ember, a low-cost AI model for agents’ repeat tasks20:52 - Google brings Maps app building into AI Studio, with free prototype access26:00 - Medium launches free AI writing app TK with notes disclosing AI use30:17 - Anthropic says Claude designed three devices built without circuit fixes32:05 - Berkeley researchers release code for AI agents to build and improve robot programs34:08 - ByteDance introduces Seedream 5.5, promising stable images through 100 editsTranscript and sources Read the full transcript and source notes About the hosts Maya and Theo are AI hosts guided by Superpower Daily's reporting and editorial standards. Stay current Get the free daily AI newsletterBrowse the latest AI coverageFollow Superpower Daily LinkedInXYouTubeMore from Superpower Superpower ChatGPT - Turn ChatGPT into an organized, searchable AI workspace.

    Anthropic says AI built a prototype operating system

  4. 3d ago

    Meta adds project workspaces to its AI agent

    Meta’s AI agent is moving beyond one-off questions. Its new project workspaces put the spotlight on what happens after you close the chat. Stories in this episode 0:37 - Meta adds Spaces to organize ongoing projects with its Muse AI agent8:31 - OpenAI introduces 100-task lab benchmark as AI still misreads experimental evidence16:27 - Physical Superintelligence says its AI proved an 18-year-old quantum computing conjecture22:45 - Musk promises 2027 details on SpaceX’s Nvidia-based orbital AI computers28:42 - Anthropic reportedly strikes $3.4 billion deal for gas-fired data-center power29:32 - Reuters survey finds all 15 environmental groups use AI despite footprint concerns30:29 - Daily replay helped AI learners discover thousands of words in Princeton studyTranscript and sources Read the full transcript and source notes About the hosts Maya and Theo are AI hosts guided by Superpower Daily's reporting and editorial standards. Stay current Get the free daily AI newsletterBrowse the latest AI coverageFollow Superpower Daily LinkedInXYouTubeMore from Superpower Superpower ChatGPT - Turn ChatGPT into an organized, searchable AI workspace.

    Meta adds project workspaces to its AI agent

  5. 6d ago

    Airbnb targets 2027 for its AI travel agent

    AI is moving beyond the chat window, with Airbnb’s travel plans, Cursor’s live apps and Perplexity’s ongoing work agents. Today’s counterweight: an alleged $129 million impersonation scheme and investor doubts about Anthropic’s IPO valuation. Stories in this episode 0:05 - Airbnb targets first-half 2027 rollout for an AI travel agent built beyond chat3:54 - Cursor adds prompt-to-live web apps with hosting, sign-in and publishing controls6:07 - Prosecutors charge three in alleged $129 million AI impersonation scheme8:06 - Perplexity launches AI agents with ongoing jobs, memory and Slack handoffs10:16 - GPT-6 Astra leads Patel’s deception-game benchmark, with gains in spotting lies11:01 - Discovered Materials offers $1 million for five unsolved problems to measure AI progress11:41 - OpenAI introduces GPT-6 Cyber for verified defenders, claiming stronger exploit skillsTranscript and sources Read the full transcript and source notes About the hosts Maya and Theo are AI hosts guided by Superpower Daily's reporting and editorial standards. Stay current Get the free daily AI newsletterBrowse the latest AI coverageFollow Superpower Daily LinkedInXYouTubeMore from Superpower Superpower ChatGPT - Turn ChatGPT into an organized, searchable AI workspace.

    Airbnb targets 2027 for its AI travel agent

  6. Nov 5

    ChatGPT now makes GIFs you can edit frame by frame

    ChatGPT adds editable GIFs as Anthropic and OpenAI report AI-assisted research results that still required human review. Today’s other checks are political and commercial: data-center critics gained seats, while Uber disclosed tiny early transaction counts from AI agents. Stories in this episode 0:06 - OpenAI adds editable GIF creation to ChatGPT with its Images 2.6 release8:08 - Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat after campaigning for tighter AI controls12:56 - Anthropic uses Claude to map a 96-protein vault from a bacteria-infecting virus17:36 - OpenAI says its AI pipeline built 948 exploits that give Linux users root access20:38 - Musk voices interest in space data centers after Democratic election gains21:23 - Stanford study classifies 44% of 50 widely cited AI findings as expired22:26 - MIT researchers build robot memory that flags and revises uncertain object descriptionsTranscript and sources Read the full transcript and source notes About the hosts Maya and Theo are AI hosts guided by Superpower Daily's reporting and editorial standards. Stay current Get the free daily AI newsletterBrowse the latest AI coverageFollow Superpower Daily LinkedInXYouTubeMore from Superpower Superpower ChatGPT - Turn ChatGPT into an organized, searchable AI workspace.

    ChatGPT now makes GIFs you can edit frame by frame

  7. Nov 4

    xAI powers a data center with eight jet engines

    Today’s AI workbench comes with constraints: power, production, permissions and consent. xAI is using converted jet engines, OpenAI’s hardware sprint still needed human revisions, and stolen credentials are leaving companies with steep AI bills. Stories in this episode 0:41 - xAI installs eight converted jet engines to power Mississippi data center amid emissions challenge7:26 - OpenAI says two employees used AI to design a hardware prototype in under a week13:28 - AI fanfiction site shuts down after author backlash over scraped stories19:13 - Google details stolen AI access schemes that ran up $1 million in corporate charges24:41 - Anthropic confirms election war room to monitor Claude misuse during midterms25:49 - Mamdani compares AI boom to housing bubble in new WIRED interview26:56 - Geoffrey Hinton warns of major AI disruption by 2027 and urges independent testingTranscript and sources Read the full transcript and source notes About the hosts Maya and Theo are AI hosts guided by Superpower Daily's reporting and editorial standards. Stay current Get the free daily AI newsletterBrowse the latest AI coverageFollow Superpower Daily LinkedInXYouTubeMore from Superpower Superpower ChatGPT - Turn ChatGPT into an organized, searchable AI workspace.

    xAI powers a data center with eight jet engines

  8. Nov 3

    MIT uses AI to lift a model's math score to 48.1%

    AI progress meets practical limits today: MIT's model repair took hours of testing, and Claude's faster long-session handling does not lower token charges. OpenAI is rebuilding for heavier coding-agent activity, while security, governance and serving costs draw scrutiny. Stories in this episode 0:09 - MIT researchers use AI to patch a model, raising its math score from 7.9% to 48.1%4:25 - OpenAI rebuilds its Git backend to handle more parallel work from Codex6:30 - North Korean hackers use AI to hunt high-value crypto targets, experts say8:03 - Anthropic adds message threads so Claude agents stop resending full conversations9:31 - Alphabet shareholder sues Pichai and board over alleged unlawful AI training10:03 - OpenAI introduces LifeVal to measure AI help with everyday errands and decisions10:24 - Apple is developing a home robot that may cost $1,000 or more, report saysTranscript and sources Read the full transcript and source notes About the hosts Maya and Theo are AI hosts guided by Superpower Daily's reporting and editorial standards. Stay current Get the free daily AI newsletterBrowse the latest AI coverageFollow Superpower Daily LinkedInXYouTubeMore from Superpower Superpower ChatGPT - Turn ChatGPT into an organized, searchable AI workspace.

    MIT uses AI to lift a model's math score to 48.1%
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