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Just another Magic Monday, packed with fascinating advancements and major headlines. DeepSeek is emerging as China’s prized AI asset, both widely used and closely guarded. Meanwhile, Google is scrambling to keep up in the AI search race, and Apple is struggling to find its footing. On another front, cryptocurrency is making waves in the oil trade, potentially reshaping global commerce as nations push back against dollar dominance. Let’s dive in.

• Is Google Falling Behind OpenAI in AI-Powered Search?

• Can Apple Meet AI Expectations?

• 🧰 AI Tools (Healthy Eating)

• Russia Adopts Bitcoin and Crypto for Oil Trade to Bypass Sanctions.

• 📰 News and Trends.

Is Google Falling Behind OpenAI in AI-Powered Search?

Google, long the dominant force in search, appears to be playing catch-up with OpenAI as AI-driven search evolves. Recent additions like "AI Mode" and search integration in Gemini feel more like an effort to match ChatGPT rather than groundbreaking innovations. While OpenAI's chatbot provides deep, personalized insights, Google's approach remains more generic, despite its vast data resources.

Google’s legacy business and massive ad-driven model may be slowing its ability to innovate, while OpenAI has the freedom to experiment. With competitors like Perplexity and Microsoft advancing AI search, Google risks losing its leadership unless it moves from following trends to setting them.

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📰 AI News and Trends

• Chinese search giant Baidu launched two new AI models Sunday to stay competitive after the rapid rise of DeepSeek.

• Tern AI’s low-cost GPS alternative actually works.

• Eric Schmidt, Alexandr Wang, and Dan Hendrycks argue against a U.S.-led "Manhattan Project" for AGI, to avoid cyber retaliation from China. In Superintelligence Strategy, they propose a defensive approach—limiting adversaries’ AI access and using cyber tactics to disable threats—rather than racing for dominance.

• Y Combinator startups are fastest growing, most profitable in fund history because of AI.

• Google Taps MediaTek for Cheaper AI Chips.

• China is reportedly keeping DeepSeek under close watch.

🌐 Other Tech news

• Athena Lander Skids Into Shadowed Lunar Crater, Fights Extreme Cold Before Losing Power, but not all was lost.

• There may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.

• People are using Google’s new AI model to remove watermarks from images.

• Dubai’s drone performances open new doors for creative workers.

Can Apple Meet AI Expectations?

Apple’s Siri chief, Robby Walker, called the delays to key AI features “ugly and embarrassing,” admitting the team struggled to meet expectations. Originally set for release this year, the features may not launch until 2026 due to quality issues, with Siri failing up to one-third of the time. Walker acknowledged employee frustration but praised their work, vowing to deliver a world-class virtual assistant. Apple is now shifting focus to improving Siri’s reliability and integrating AI into iOS 19, aiming for a major overhaul by 2027.

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Russia Adopts Bitcoin and Crypto for Oil Trade to Bypass Sanctions.

Russia has integrated Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins like Tether into its oil trade, using cryptocurrency transactions to bypass Western sanctions. Russian oil companies process digital payments through intermediaries who convert crypto into roubles, facilitating trade with Asian markets. The International Energy Agency valued Russia’s crypto-based oil trade at $192 billion in 2024, with digital currencies representing a small but growing share.

Despite potential sanctions relief, experts predict Russia will continue using crypto due to its speed and efficiency. This move aligns with broader BRICS efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar, reshaping global trade dynamics.

🧰 AI Tools

Healthy Eating.

• HealthifyMe: An Indian digital health and wellness company that provides an app offering calorie tracking and personalized advice on nutrition and fitness.

• Foodvisor: A French startup that developed an application allowing users to manage their diet through artificial intelligence.

• FatSecret: A mobile application and website that helps individuals achieve their weight loss goals by providing accurate nutrition information and meal tracking.

• Nutrition.ai: An AI-driven platform that offers personalized nutrition advice, meal analysis, and dietary recommendations.

• Simple: An AI-powered weight loss app that provides personalized coaching for nutrition, fitness, and motivation, supporting users in achieving their health goals.

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