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OpenAI has officially trained Codex to take the wheel of your desktop and manage complex apps, which basically means your computer finally has a brain and you finally have a legitimate excuse to delegate that soul-crushing spreadsheet. Thousands of authors are now lining up to claim their slice of a massive settlement over AI training rights, so while the lawyers are getting rich, you might actually get a few bucks for that forgotten novel sitting in your desk drawer. Google has also supercharged its search results with Gemini 3 to handle your follow-up questions in real time, which is great news for your productivity and even better news for those of us who enjoy arguing with a search engine until it gives us the right answer.

In today’s AI Pulse

• 🤖 RISE Robotics Technology – Invest in record-breaking industrial robotics innovation.

• 🧠 The AI Report Newsletter – Daily AI news distilled into five minutes.

• 🧬 Cytonics Medical Breakthrough – Invest early in next-gen osteoarthritis treatment.

• 🖱️ OpenAI – Codex Now Operates Your Computer.

• 📚 Massive Claims – Hit Anthropic Copyright Settlement.

• 🔎 Google Search – Upgrades To Gemini 3.

• ⚡ Quick Hits – IN AI TODAY

• 🛠️ Tool to Sharpen Your Skills –🎓 AIGPE® Certified AI Visualization Beginner (Accredited)

The coming years won’t just transform technology; they’ll reshape your home, your family life, and the control you have online.

World Record Strength. Eight Government Contracts. Limited Shares.

A Guinness World Record sounds like a novelty, but it served as clear validation of the strength and real-world capability of RISE Robotics's technology. 

Their Beltdraulic™ system set the record for the strongest robotic arm prototype ever built, demonstrating performance that is relevant across many sectors. 

The arm is key to modernizing Munition Handling Units used by the Air Force, which recently awarded RISE a $3M contract. This is RISE’s 8th contract - a result of delivering successfully on past awards. 

The company has raised over $27M and just opened up a limited allocation of shares to retail investors.

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Why Pro Athletes Put Seven Figures Into This Medical Breakthrough

Rener and Eve Gracie have dedicated their lives to joint health. So when they made a seven-figure investment into Cytonics, people noticed. Cytonics developed the first therapy to actually attack the root cause of osteoarthritis, not mask it. With 500M+ people affected and a $500B market unsolved, the Gracies got in early. Now you can too.

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🖱️ OpenAI’s Codex Learns to Run Your Computer

🧠The Pulse

OpenAI’s Codex just got a major upgrade. The AI assistant can now operate users’ computers and any desktop application, integrating memory and scheduling to automate tasks across days or weeks. New plug‑ins and context‑aware tools aim to make Codex a universal productivity companion.

📌The Download

• Universal Control: Codex can click, type and navigate on behalf of users, allowing it to operate any application—from spreadsheets to browsers—without custom integrations. An in‑app browser keeps context visible while the AI acts.

• Persistent Memory: A memory feature lets Codex recall previous conversations and project files, enabling it to resume tasks and provide contextually relevant suggestions. Users can assign long‑running jobs that Codex manages over days or weeks.

• Plugin Ecosystem: New plug‑ins connect Codex to tools like Atlassian Rovo and GitLab issues, while remote development environments allow the AI to write and test code in secure sandboxes. These integrations streamline workflow for developers and knowledge workers.

• Automation & Scheduling: Codex now offers calendar management, email drafting and asynchronous task queues. It can schedule meetings, monitor deadlines and automate follow‑ups, shifting the assistant from passive chatbot to proactive agent.

💡What This Means for You

If you rely on productivity tools, expect AI to take a more active role in daily workflows. The upgraded Codex demonstrates how agents will soon manage apps, schedule tasks and remember context. Stay ahead by learning to supervise AI agents and ensuring they align with your organization’s policies.

📚 Authors Flood Anthropic Copyright Settlement

🧠The Pulse

Nearly 120,000 authors and copyright holders have filed claims to share Anthropic’s $1.5 billion class‑action settlement over unauthorized use of their books in AI training. The high claims rate—91 % of eligible works—underscores the significance of the case and the appetite for compensation.

📌The Download

• Historic Settlement: Anthropic agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement after allegations it used millions of books without permission to train Claude. It is the first major AI copyright case to settle in the U.S..

• High Participation: Claims have been submitted for 91 % of the more than 480,000 works covered. Attorneys say the claims rate demonstrates overwhelming support for the deal.

• Criticism & Hearing: Some authors argue the settlement is too small and overcompensates lawyers. A final approval hearing is scheduled for May 14.

• Precedent: The case sets precedent for how AI companies compensate creators. Future litigation against other AI developers will likely reference this outcome, shaping guidelines for training data use.

💡What This Means for You

If you create content, expect more opportunities to seek compensation for AI training uses. For businesses, the settlement highlights growing legal risks around data sourcing. Ensure your AI projects respect intellectual property rights and plan for potential licensing costs.

🔎 Google Search Upgrades to Gemini 3 for AI Overviews

🧠The Pulse

Google made Gemini 3 the default model powering AI Overviews in Search. Responses are now more relevant, and users can ask follow‑up questions directly from the overview, launching a conversation in AI Mode for deeper exploration. This bridges Search and conversational AI experiences.

📌The Download

• Model upgrade: Gemini 3 replaces Gemini 2 in AI Overviews, providing more accurate and detailed answers.

• Conversational follow‑ups: After reading an AI Overview, users can click to ask follow‑up questions, seamlessly transitioning into AI Mode for an interactive dialogue.

• Integrated context: AI Mode retains context from the initial search, so follow‑ups build on previous information rather than starting from scratch.

• Continuous improvement: Google says the update is part of its ongoing effort to blend search with generative AI, moving toward more conversational and context‑aware interactions.

💡What This Means for You

Search results are becoming more interactive. Instead of opening multiple tabs to research a topic, you can refine your question directly within AI Mode. Professionals can expect to spend less time switching contexts and more time exploring nuanced insights, though they should still verify information for accuracy.

IN AI TODAY - QUICK HITS

⚡Quick Hits (60‑Second News Sprint)

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

• Barclays CEO Warns Mythos Threatens Banks: Barclays chief executive C. S. Venkatakrishnan has issued a stark warning: Anthropic’s Mythos model poses a serious cyber threat to the global banking system. He predicts that even more powerful models will arrive soon, forcing banks to innovate and regulators to scramble.

• AGIBOT Rolls Out Five Robots and Eight AI Models for Real‑World Use: Chinese robotics firm AGIBOT unveiled a new suite of embodied AI robots and foundation models at its 2026 Partner Conference. The “One Robotic Body, Three Intelligences” architecture introduces humanoid, manipulator, dexterous hand, quadruped and data‑capture platforms designed to turn research prototypes into productive systems.

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