What we’re covering in today’s issue:

• Important Poll - Make your voice heard
  

• Today’s Top Headlines – The latest developments in AI
  

• Affiliate Spotlight – Trusted companies we use and love (with referral links that support AiNews)
  

• AI In Action: Quick Tutorials – Step-by-step guides to get the most out of new AI tools
  

• AI Tools – A roundup of emerging tools we’ve come across (not endorsements)

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Today’s Headlines:

• ChatGPT Agent Can Now Act on Your Behalf—Using Its Own Virtual Computer - OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Agent, a new feature that enables the model to act independently on a user’s behalf—using its own virtual computer to complete multi-step, real-world tasks. It can autonomously complete complex tasks, like creating slide decks, managing calendars, or booking travel—based on natural language instructions.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• UAE’s Nvidia AI Chip Deal Reportedly on Hold - A high-profile deal to allow the United Arab Emirates to acquire Nvidia AI chips is reportedly on pause, following mounting concerns within the U.S. government that the chips could end up in unauthorized hands—specifically in China.

  
  
  
  
  
  

• Mistral Introduced Deep Research and Other Features - Mistral adds powerful new features to help you research more thoroughly with deep research, express yourself more naturally, and keep your interactions — text, voice, and images — organized in context.
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Introducing Asimov: The Code Research Agent for Engineering Teams - Reflection AI debuts Asimov, a powerful agentic AI designed to reason, plan, and adapt through every interaction. Built for long-term memory and dynamic goal management, Asimov could signal a major leap in autonomous AI agents.
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Perplexity sees India as a shortcut in its race against OpenAI - Perplexity looks to India as a strategic move in its global expansion, aiming to grow its user base and attract talent in its race against OpenAI. With a leaner product strategy and early traction, the company is betting big on emerging markets.

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Affiliate Spotlight

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AI In Action: Quick Tutorials

In this section, you'll find short, practical tutorials that walk you through using the latest AI tools, helping you quickly unlock their full potential.

Today’s AI in Action: Research market conditions and create financial dashboards

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Grok 4's advanced research and canvas to conduct comprehensive market analysis and build dynamic financial forecasting models.

Step-by-step:

• Access Grok and choose Grok 4 in the model dropdown menu

• Request comprehensive market research for [INDUSTRY] financial forecasting by analyzing current economic conditions.

• Ask for scenario planning: “Create three financial scenarios: best case, most likely, and worst case for the next 18 months.”

• Create visualizations using its Canvas by asking it to code a visual financial dashboard with revenue projections and key economic indicators.

Pro tip: Grok 4's real-time access keeps your forecasts current as market conditions evolve.

AI Tools:

Please note that AiNews.com does not endorse the following AI tools. We aim to share the tools we come across that you may find helpful in you work or daily lives.

• Leania: The fastest way to find what’s broken in your teams, tools & workflows. A copilot for Founders and Ops Leaders at growing small-to-medium businesses who need fast wins, not workshops — no integrations required.
  
  

• QuickAds: Create effortless ads in 30 seconds with AI.
  
  

• ShipStation: Imagine ChatGPT, but for your personal website. No more searching for the perfect template, messing with copywriting, or worrying about the code and hosting.
  
  

• AskVids: Your Youtube AI Assistant - Get instant summaries and answers from any YouTube video - save hours of watching time.

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