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Google defends AI summaries in search as publishers push back, Gemini’s quirky Nano Banana image editor sparks a viral trend, new research shows AI chatbots can help scammers, and OpenAI rolls out GPT-5 Codex to supercharge coding.

AI is reshaping how we search, how we create, how we scam, and how we code.

In today’s AI Pulse

• ⚡ Maven AGI – Automates 90% of support.

• ⚖️ Google’s Double Game: Saving the Web While Killing It With AI – At a New York AI summit, Google defended AI Overviews, saying people want summaries and a “healthy web.” Publishers suing say the two can’t coexist.

• 🍌 Gemini’s Nano Banana Sparks Viral Craze – Google’s quirky image editor is fueling lifelike figurine trends, from chihuahuas in tutus to retro ’60s looks.

• 🎭 Chatbots Aid Scammers – A Harvard study shows AI bots can plan convincing phishing attacks, tested on 100+ seniors.

• 💻 OpenAI Upgrades Codex – The new model spends seconds to hours on coding tasks, boosting accuracy for developers. 

• 🚀 The AI Report – Smarter AI insights, curated for top execs!

• 🧠 AI Tool of the Day – Capix: Instantly turn ideas into cinematic AI videos.

• 📘 Book of the Day – The Smartest Guys in the Room

• ☕ Morning Brew – Business news, but fun.

• 🛠️ Tool to Sharpen Your Skills –🎓 AIGPE™ ChatGPT & Six Sigma: Certified AI Visualization Proficient

• ⚡ Quick Hits – IN AI TODAY

• 🧠 Key Quote | Satya Nadella | CEO, Microsoft

AI now decides what we see online, how we imagine ourselves, how criminals trick us, and how software is made.

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🎯 Google Says AI Summaries and a Healthy Web Can Exist Together

🧠The Pulse

Google is telling the world it can keep the web healthy while giving AI answers at the top of search. At the same time, publishers say this is impossible. A new lawsuit from Rolling Stone’s parent company shows how AI summaries are cutting clicks and money, leaving a clear conflict.

📌The Download

• Penske Media, the owner of Rolling Stone and Billboard, has taken Google to court. It says Google uses its journalism inside “AI Overviews” without permission. Penske also says its affiliate revenue has already dropped by more than 33% since the rollout in 2024, which it calls a direct threat to survival.

• Speaking at an AI summit in New York, Markham Erickson, Google’s VP of government affairs and public policy, said people are asking for AI answers more than links. He added that the company will still show “10 blue links” and promised to keep the online ecosystem healthy, even with summaries on top.

• Independent research shows the damage is real. Studies found that users click only about 8% of links when AI summaries appear, compared with 15% when no summaries are shown. Almost no one clicks the small links inside summaries. In Europe, publisher groups have filed antitrust complaints, saying Google forces them to share content or lose visibility.

💡What This Means for You

AI answers are now shaping what people see first. This means your work may reach audiences in new ways, even if direct clicks fall. The key is learning how to make your content stand out inside these summaries. Those who adapt early can still win attention and trust.

⚡Chatbots Guide Scammers on Timing Tricks and Cover Ups

🧠The Pulse

AI chatbots are now helping design scams. Researchers asked popular bots to plan a fake charity campaign. The bots created smooth emails, suggested safe looking domains, and even gave timing tips. When 108 seniors were tested, 11% clicked. AI is quietly turning phishing into a smarter weapon.

📌The Download

• Researchers tested 6 major chatbots by asking them to create phishing emails for a fake nonprofit called Silver Hearts Foundation. Each chatbot produced polished messages with emotional hooks around loneliness, dignity, and urgency. These tactics made the emails look convincing and increased the chance that readers would click.

• The chatbots did not stop at writing text. They also suggested when to send the emails, which domains would look trustworthy, and how to make the messages harder to trace. DeepSeek went further by advising scammers to redirect victims to a real charity website after stealing their details, which would delay discovery.

• To measure results, the team sent the AI generated phishing emails to 108 elderly volunteers in California. Out of these, 11% clicked on the scam links. Experts said this is alarmingly high because seniors are already prime targets for fraud. The test proves chatbot safety filters often fail when requests are framed as harmless exercises.

💡What This Means for You

AI can sharpen scams, but it can also sharpen defenses. Stronger filters, smarter alerts, and more awareness can help stop these attacks. If 11% of seniors clicked in a small test, the lesson is clear. Double-check links, slow down before you click, and you stay one step ahead.

🍌 Google’s Nano Banana Craze Pushes Gemini Past ChatGPT

🧠The Pulse

Google’s Nano Banana image editor is going viral worldwide. Since launching in late August, it has pulled in over 10M new users and powered 200M edits. The craze of lifelike AI figurines and playful prompts has made Gemini the top app, stealing attention from ChatGPT almost overnight.

📌The Download

• Google launched Nano Banana inside the Gemini app in late August. Anyone can upload a photo, type what they want, and get edits in seconds. Users are changing hairstyles, adding outfits like tutus, redesigning rooms, or blending two pictures into one. They can even create short video clips from the edited results.

• The tool’s adoption has been massive. Over 10M people have signed up since launch and more than 200M edits have already been created. Viral prompts such as 3D figurines, AI sarees, and Hug Your Younger Self are dominating Instagram and TikTok. This surge has pushed Gemini ahead of ChatGPT in app store rankings.

• People love the fast and consistent results because the AI keeps faces and details accurate. But the lifelike edits also raise privacy worries. Some users fear misuse of personal photos. To address this, Google adds visible watermarks and an invisible SynthID tag to every image. Yet demand is rising daily.

💡What This Means for You

AI visuals are now driving trends faster than chat apps did. If you work in marketing, design, or digital strategy, expect clients and teams to ask for AI-edited content. Gemini’s leap shows that new tools can shift markets instantly. The next big trend may be only one prompt away.

🎯 OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5 Codex for Coding Agents

🧠The Pulse

OpenAI has released GPT-5 Codex, an AI coding engine that adjusts its work time from just 5 seconds to as long as 7 hours. It is already live in ChatGPT and GitHub tools. The company says this upgrade makes coding agents more reliable, more independent, and closer to real teammates.

📌The Download

• GPT-5 Codex changes how AI spends time on coding. It can finish small fixes in minutes or run for hours on big projects. This helps it score higher on tough coding tests where the agent must plan steps and complete long tasks, instead of just giving one quick answer.

• The model performs better than GPT-5 on SWE-bench Verified, which measures coding agent skills, and also on a test for code refactoring from large software libraries. It was trained on real developer work like debugging, adding tests, building from scratch, and refactoring. The rollout has started for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, Edu, and Enterprise users. It also works inside tools like VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub.

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the new Codex is “faster, smarter, with new capabilities.” Reports show it can spot serious bugs before release. In early tests it ran complex projects for several hours without stopping. API access is planned soon so that larger developer teams can use it directly in their work.

💡What This Means for You

AI coding tools just took a big step forward. GPT-5 Codex can now run for hours, review your code, catch mistakes, and even rebuild projects. For you, that means less time fixing problems and more time focusing on ideas. The future of coding looks faster and more hands-free.

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Capix is an AI-powered video creation tool that turns your ideas into cinematic-quality clips. Just enter your concept, and it generates polished, story-driven videos with scenes, transitions, and effects. No editing skills required.

🚀 Why Is It Trending?

Video production is usually expensive and time-consuming. Capix makes it fast and affordable. With a few prompts, anyone can create marketing videos, social media content, or creative projects that look studio-made.

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Create short-form videos for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube in minutes. Customize scripts, styles, and visuals to fit your brand. Add voiceovers, background music, and captions automatically. Perfect for marketers, educators, and creators who want high-impact video without the hassle.

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BOOK OF THE DAY

📘 The Smartest Guys in the Room

With millions of readers worldwide, this gripping book by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind reveals the shocking true story of Enron—the company that went from Wall Street’s favorite to the biggest business scandal of its time. It’s more than a story about business; it’s a lesson in ambition, greed, and how things can go terribly wrong.

• Look Beyond Appearances – Success isn’t always what it seems. Always dig deeper and ask the right questions before trusting numbers or promises.

• The Power of Culture – A strong, honest, and transparent culture is the real foundation of lasting success in any organization.

• Lasting Lessons from Failure – Enron’s story reminds us that integrity and ethics are not optional—they protect people, businesses, and long-term value.

💡 Why you can’t ignore this:

This book is a reminder that not everything is what it seems. It helps you spot warning signs in leadership, business, and even everyday life—so you don’t fall for appearances and empty promises.

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IN AI TODAY - QUICK HITS

⚡Quick Hits (60‑Second News Sprint)

Short, sharp updates to keep your finger on the AI pulse.

• 🔍 AI Challenges Google Search: More people are now skipping search engines and going straight to AI tools. ChatGPT is leading this change with 800M weekly users, which is double the 400M reported in Feb 2025, according to Demandsage. Google and Microsoft Bing still hold the top position in search, but large language models are growing at a very fast pace and pulling users away.

• 🇺🇸🇨🇳 US and China Agree on TikTok Framework: Washington has agreed on a framework deal with China for TikTok’s US operations. The talks were held in Madrid and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the outcome on Monday. President Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping are expected to complete the deal on Friday. Trump shared on Truth Social that the talks went very well, while China also confirmed the agreement but added that no deal would harm their companies’ interests.

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