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Sam Altman says he no longer uses Google Search, and relies only on ChatGPT. Google is quietly testing a new NotebookLM feature called Magic View that could make research more visual. Anthropic turned Claude into a coding tutor with guided learning modes. And China hosted the world’s first Robot Olympics, showing how humanoids are moving from labs to arenas.

AI is shaping how people search, study, and even compete.

In today’s AI Pulse

• ⚡ The AI Report – Built for Leaders 

• 🔎 Sam Altman Ditches Google Search – The OpenAI CEO says GPT-5 makes Google feel outdated, highlighting a shift in how people find answers.

• 📓 Mysterious Upgrade Coming to Google’s NotebookLM – Hidden “Magic View” may transform research into interactive visual exploration.

• 👨‍🏫 Claude AI Turns Into a Coding Tutor – New learning modes let Claude guide you through problems instead of giving instant answers.

• 🤖 Humanoid Robots: The Olympics of the Future – China’s first Robot Games saw humanoids race, play, and tackle tasks, pointing to their growing autonomy.

• 🧠 AI Tool of the Day – IdeaBoard: Turn Ideas into Visual Boards with AI.

• ⚡ Quick Hits – IN AI TODAY

• 🛠️ Tool to Sharpen Your Skills – 🎓 Lean Masterclass: Certified Just-In-Time Specialist

• 🧠 Key Quote | Jensen Huang | Nvidia CEO

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🤯 Sam Altman Ditches Google Search

🧠The Pulse

Sam Altman says he can’t remember the last time he searched on Google. At a dinner with reporters, the OpenAI CEO admitted he now relies only on ChatGPT. The remark comes as his company’s tool races against Google Search, signaling a dramatic change in how people find information.

📌The Download

• Altman told reporters he has stopped using Google Search. He described GPT-5 as a major upgrade, saying GPT-4 feels miserable by comparison. He added that the model marks a step toward more advanced AI. However, Google declined to respond to his comments.

• ChatGPT is now serving around 700 million weekly users, challenging the dominance of Google’s $175 billion search engine market. Analysts say the rise of AI assistants is weakening the cultural habit of “just Google it” as people turn to conversational tools like ChatGPT for quick answers and decisions.

• OpenAI still relies on Google Cloud, as well as Microsoft and Oracle, to power ChatGPT. That makes Google both a partner and a rival. Sundar Pichai has spoken positively about the partnership, yet Altman’s this remark shows how quickly AI is reshaping the search market.

💡What This Means for You

The way people search online is changing fast. If ChatGPT is already replacing Google for tech leaders, expect more professionals to follow. Your work, research, and learning may soon depend less on typing keywords and more on asking AI. Adapting early could give you a real edge.

🔮 Mysterious Upgrade Coming to Google's NotebookLM

🧠The Pulse

Google is quietly testing a mysterious NotebookLM upgrade called Magic View. Early code hints suggest it could be more than a summary tool. With Google Labs pushing rapid updates, this feature may open a new way to explore and visualize research, though its exact purpose remains under wraps.

📌The Download

• Testers found Magic View hidden inside NotebookLM’s code. When they clicked it, the button showed an animated canvas that looked like a moving field. This led testers and tech analysts to think Google is working on a new visual layer for research.

• NotebookLM already offers Audio and Video Overviews in its Studio panel. These turn written notes into spoken or video summaries. Magic View looks set to expand this lineup, designed to make research feel more interactive. However, Google has not confirmed the timeline or explained how it will work.

• Beyond this leak, Google has recently rolled out video summaries, mind maps, and multi-language support for NotebookLM. These updates show Google’s effort to make research more interactive and creative.

💡What This Means for You

If Magic View works as expected, research will feel more alive. AI could arrange notes in new ways so you can spot patterns and links faster. When it launches, NotebookLM may move beyond plain summaries and become a place to explore ideas visually.

🤖 Claude AI Turns Into a Coding Tutor

🧠The Pulse

Claude is stepping into the classroom. Anthropic has launched new “Learning” modes that turn its AI into a tutor, using a guided discovery method. Instead of handing you answers, Claude now asks questions, leaves gaps for you to solve, and then reviews your work like a real instructor.

📌The Download

• On Claude.ai, there is now a “Learning” option in the style menu. Instead of giving direct answers, Claude asks guiding questions to help you figure things out. This feature became available to all users on August 14, after being tested with students in universities earlier this year.

• Claude Code introduces two study modes. In Explanatory mode, Claude talks through its coding choices, like a senior developer teaching a junior. And, in Learning mode, it leaves parts of code marked with “#TODO” and challenges you to complete them before giving feedback. Once you try, Claude reviews your work and gives feedback.

• Anthropic says these tools are designed to build real understanding. The launch comes as OpenAI and Google release their own study features. Anthropic also plans to add options like progress tracking, personal goals, and visual aids in future updates.

💡What This Means for You

If you work with AI tools, expect them to guide you, not simply complete tasks. This is training software that teaches as you use it. Learning modes could change how people pick up coding and problem-solving, making AI both coworker and teacher in the same session.

🏟️ Humanoid Robots: The Olympics of the Future

🧠The Pulse

China turned the spotlight on humanoid robots with the world’s first Robot Olympics in Beijing. Over 280 teams from 16 countries brought machines to race, play, fight, and even clean. The contest mixed comedy and innovation as robots toppled and recovered while testing the future of human-machine competition.

📌The Download

• More than 500 robots competed in 26 events across three categories: athletic contests like soccer and track, exhibitions such as dance and martial arts, and scenario challenges for factories and hospitals. Many robots collapsed or needed help, but some stood up on their own, showing how far autonomy has come.

• The three-day games ran August 15-17 at the National Speed Skating Oval, a venue from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Chinese university and company teams dominated, including Tsinghua’s squad winning robot soccer over Germany. Brazil, Japan, and the US also sent strong delegations.

• Tickets ranged from $18 to $81, and the event drew crowds eager to see robots crash, sprint, and serve tasks like sorting medicine. Organizers said the goal was to gather data and inspire advances that could soon bring robots into homes, hospitals, and workplaces worldwide.

💡What This Means for You

Robots are moving beyond lab experiments. They can now run, get back up after a fall, and handle simple tasks. These contests show how quickly they are improving. Soon, people in many jobs will work side by side with machines. The clumsy robots of today could be useful partners tomorrow.

AI TOOL OF THE DAY

 IdeaBoard — Turn Ideas into Visual Boards with AI

💡 What It Is?

IdeaBoard is an online whiteboard from MockFlow built for brainstorming and planning. Type a prompt, and the AI Toolbox generates ready-made layouts like flowcharts, mood boards, or customer journey maps. It works in your browser with an infinite canvas, curated templates, and a prompt library you can edit and reuse.

🚀 Why Is It Trending?

Starting with a blank canvas slows teams down. IdeaBoard’s AI Toolbox removes that step by creating custom templates in seconds. Designers, developers, and product teams are using it to map processes, plan strategies, and explore ideas faster. Its mix of AI-generated templates and real-time collaboration makes it a flexible tool for any workflow.

✅ What You Can Do With It?

Generate diagrams, strategy maps, or mood boards instantly. Edit prompts to fit your needs. Use credits across any plan, with extras that never expire while subscribed. Collaborate live with teammates to brainstorm, design, and align visually, no starting from scratch required.

✨ Think it. Prompt it. IdeaBoard makes it visual.

IN AI TODAY - QUICK HITS

⚡Quick Hits (60‑Second News Sprint)

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

• 🔥 Elon Musk's Grok Gets Spicy: Elon Musk’s xAI has added adult features, including “Ani,” an anime chatbot, and “Spicy Mode” in Grok Imagine for creating erotic images and videos. Full nudity is blocked, but some users still make blurred deepfakes of celebrities. The tools could bring in big money, but they also raise legal risks and safety concerns from advocacy groups.

• 🛡️ Anthropic’s Claude AI Protects Itself From People: Anthropic gave Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 the power to end chats in cases when a user keeps being abusive. It will first try to say no or change the topic, but if that doesn’t work, it can stop the chat. The goal is to protect the AI model, not the user. Claude will not end chats during serious crisis situations.

• 🖼️ Google’s Imagen 4 Converts Text to Image: Google has released Imagen 4, its best text-to-image model yet, now live in the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. It creates sharper images and handles text better.  The company also released Gemma 3 270M, a small, fast model made for chat, summarizing, and simple tasks on phones and edge devices.

• 🩺 Medical Students, Meet Your AI Assistant: OpenEvidence says its free AI model scored a perfect 100% in the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), a tough test future doctors must pass. The model not only answers every question correctly but also explains its reasoning step by step.

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