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GPT-5 stumbled on launch day after a broken router sent queries to the wrong model. Sam Altman says the fix is live, GPT-4o is back for Plus users, and usage limits are doubled. Microsoft added one-click 3D creation to Copilot and retired its Lens scanner, folding it into its AI workflow. Instagram’s new live map is drawing privacy warnings.

The bugs are getting patched. The features are stacking up. And the AI race? It’s showing no signs of slowing.

In today’s AI Pulse

• ⚡Altman Blames Router Failure for Weak GPT-5 Launch – Says model selection will be clearer and GPT-4o access is restored

• 🖼 Microsoft Unveils Copilot 3D to Turn Photos Into 3D Models – Creates VR, game, and animation assets in minutes.

• 📍 Instagram Adds Live Location Map, Lawmakers Warn of Privacy Risks – Critics say even private sharing can open safety concerns.

• 📄 Microsoft Retires Lens, Moves Users to Copilot AI – Scanning becomes part of an AI-powered document workflow.

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• ⚡Quick Hits – IN AI TODAY

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⚡ Router Glitch Slows GPT-5, GPT-4o Returns

🧠The Pulse

GPT-5 stumbled at launch after a core routing system failed, sending prompts to the wrong model. Sam Altman says the fix is now in place, GPT-4o access is back for Plus members, and clearer model selection is on the way. A chart error at launch added to the drama.

📌The Download

• In a Friday Reddit Q&A, Sam Altman and the GPT-5 team fielded a flood of questions about its weaker answers and the demand to restore GPT-4o. Altman revealed a key router outage on launch day sent prompts to the wrong model, making responses feel less sharp. He confirmed the routing logic is being upgraded to match requests with the right engine more reliably.

• Many users found GPT-5 less responsive and missed the style of GPT-4o. The tone, pacing, and accuracy used to feel different. Feedback flooded in across forums and social channels within hours. OpenAI responded by restoring GPT-4o for Plus subscribers, allowing side-by-side use while GPT-5 stabilizes. This move reduces disruption for regular users who depend on predictable output for daily work.

• To encourage wider testing, OpenAI doubled daily usage limits so subscribers can explore both models without hitting caps too soon. The launch event itself became part of the story when a chart on deception rates showed exaggerated numbers. The visual misstep drew immediate attention online, with Altman publicly owning the mistake and replacing it with corrected data. The “chart crime” quickly became a shorthand for GPT-5’s turbulent rollout.

💡What This Means for You

Expect responses to feel more consistent as routing improves. You now have freedom to compare models and choose the one that matches your style. Extra usage limits mean more space to experiment, which can help you adapt quickly while others are still adjusting to the changes.

🎯 Microsoft Unveils Copilot 3D to Turn Photos Into 3D Models

🧠The Pulse

Microsoft has upgraded Copilot with a tool that creates 3D models from a single photo. It works in minutes and needs no expert skills. The result can be dropped into games, animation, VR, or even printed in 3D. One click, and an idea becomes something you can see from all sides.

📌The Download

• Copilot 3D is built into Copilot Labs. Sign in with a Microsoft account, upload a JPG or PNG under 10 MB, and the AI generates a GLB-format 3D model that can be used in game engines, design platforms, or 3D printing. No subscription or special hardware is needed. Models remain in a “My Creations” folder for 28 days, giving time to download or refine them.

• The tool is aimed at industries that rely on 3D assets, from gaming to retail displays and educational content. At least for now, Copilot 3D only supports converting an existing 2D image into a model. You cannot enter a text prompt to create 3D artwork, which keeps the focus on photo-to-model workflows.

• It performs best with clear-edged objects against simple backgrounds, such as furniture, tools, or gadgets. Complex scenes or subjects like people, animals, or screens can cause distortion. Microsoft has built in safeguards to block public figures and copyrighted material, and advises users to upload only content they own.

💡What This Means for You

3D creation is now within reach for anyone who works with visuals. Tasks that took hours can be done in minutes. The tools are here. The real challenge is deciding how to use them before competitors turn ideas into immersive, interactive experiences first.

📍 Instagram Adds Live Location Map, Lawmakers Warn of Privacy Risks

🧠The Pulse

Instagram has launched a live map showing where users are in real time. It works much like Snapchat’s Snap Map but on a larger platform. Lawmakers, privacy experts, and online safety groups say the tool risks exposing people to stalking and harassment. The rollout has set off a heated debate.

📌The Download

• The new Instagram Map allows users to share their current location with mutual followers, a Close Friends list, or a custom group. The feature is opt-in, but confusion has spread after reports from users who say their location appeared without intentionally enabling it. Posts tagged with a location also appear on the map for a day, which critics say adds to the risk.

• Snapchat faced a similar reaction when it introduced Snap Map in 2017. Backlash over stalking incidents led to the addition of Ghost Mode, which hides a user’s location completely. Instagram said it has added privacy guardrails, including parental controls that alert parents when a child shares their location, show who it was shared with, and let parents block location sharing entirely.

• Several members of Congress are demanding answers from Meta about how it will prevent misuse of the Instagram Map. Advocacy groups want stronger protections, including privacy turned on by default and clearer controls for parents. Some are questioning whether location maps have a place on social platforms at all, given their history of safety issues.

💡What This Means for You

Location data can be as sensitive as a password. Features like this make it easier for others to trace your habits and routines. If you use social apps, treat location sharing as a high-risk choice. Check your settings before posting, and control your visibility with intention.

 💼 Microsoft Retires Lens, Moves Users to Copilot AI

🧠The Pulse

Microsoft is pulling the plug on Lens, its free mobile scanner that turned paper into PDFs, Word, or PowerPoint files. From September, the app will be phased out and replaced by Copilot, Microsoft’s AI chat tool. Scanning will no longer be a separate task. Instead, it will be part of an AI-powered workflow.

📌The Download

• Microsoft Lens launched in 2015 as Office Lens and became a simple go-to tool for scanning documents, receipts, whiteboards, and business cards. It converted scans into multiple formats, offered OCR for searchable text, and saved directly to OneNote, OneDrive, or the camera roll. It stayed free and easy to use.

• The retirement starts September 15, 2025, with complete removal from app stores by November 15. After December 15, users can still view old scans in “MyScans” but can’t create new ones. Microsoft is directing all users to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, which includes scanning plus AI tools for summarizing, data extraction, translation, and content creation.

• Copilot’s scanning connects instantly to AI actions, turning a contract into a draft email, meeting notes, or a project brief. But it is missing some Lens features, like direct OneNote export, business-card OCR, Read Aloud, and Immersive Reader. The change is part of Microsoft’s wider plan to fold utility apps into its AI ecosystem and keep users inside Copilot for both capture and action.

💡What This Means for You

If you rely on quick mobile scans, prepare now. The standalone Lens workflow will vanish, and AI-driven scanning will take its place. Adapting early means fewer disruptions and more chances to use AI to cut steps from everyday document work.

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⚡Quick Hits (60‑Second News Sprint)

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

• 🎥 OpenArt Launches One-Click ‘Brain Rot’ Videos: Former Google employees created OpenArt, an AI tool that makes surreal “brain rot” clips in seconds. These short videos show wild ideas like a shark in sneakers or a ballerina with a cappuccino head. They are pulling huge views on TikTok and Instagram among younger audiences.

• 💬 Sam Altman Brushes Off Musk’s GPT-5 Criticism: Musk recently claimed GPT-5 would “eat Microsoft alive” after its rollout in Microsoft products. Altman responded that Musk seems to be “tweeting all day about how much OpenAI sucks, our model is bad, and not going to be a good company.” He went on to say he doesn’t think about Musk much and keeps his attention on building better AI models.

• 🗣 Google and NASA Test AI for Space Medical Care: Google and NASA have built a smart assistant called the Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant. It helps astronauts diagnose and treat health issues when no doctor is aboard or contact with Earth is limited. Early trials show strong accuracy, with plans to use it on future Moon and Mars missions.

• ♟ OpenAI Beats Musk’s Grok in AI Chess Final: OpenAI’s ChatGPT-o3 swept Grok 4 in the final of the Kaggle LLM chess tournament, winning all four games with tactical precision. Grok struggled with repeated mistakes, including early queen losses. Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro took third place after defeating another OpenAI entry in the playoff.

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