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1/ DeepSeek Shook the AI World—OpenAI Fires Back

OpenAI just dropped o3-mini to fight back against DeepSeek’s R1, which shook up the AI world by delivering top-tier performance with way less computing power. Unlike the GPT models, OpenAI’s “o” series focuses on reasoning, making it better for problem-solving and coding but not storytelling. The o3-mini family comes in three versions (low, medium, high), with the top tier beating DeepSeek R1 in key benchmarks. While DeepSeek is cheaper and open-source, OpenAI is closing the gap with improved speed and pricing. With competition heating up, the AI race just got a lot more interesting.t issue? Often feeling rushed and lacking nuance. While DeepSeek is fine for quick answers, Qwen 2.5 consistently provided better explanations, making it the clear winner.

2/ Deep Research Is the Future – And It’s Only 30 Minutes Away

OpenAI just dropped Deep Research—a new ChatGPT feature that does multi-step web research and delivers detailed reports with citations in under 30 minutes. It uses a specialized version of o3 to analyze text, images, and PDFs, making it perfect for deep dives into complex topics. Right now, it’s only for Pro users ($200/month) with 100 queries, but it’ll roll out to Plus and Team soon. Research runs take 5-30 minutes, and it even outperformed other AI models on tough reasoning tests. This marks a shift from quick AI answers to more in-depth, autonomous research.

3/ DeepSeek just dropped Janus-Pro, an open-source multimodal AI

DeepSeek just dropped Janus-Pro, an open-source multimodal AI that’s outpacing big names like DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion. With separate pathways for visual encoding, it nails both image generation and understanding. Benchmarks prove it’s top-tier, and thanks to its MIT license, developers can use it freely. This comes right after DeepSeek’s viral R1 model, which shook up the AI world with high-level reasoning at a fraction of the cost. The industry’s buzzing—China’s AI game is making waves, and the U.S. is definitely paying attention.

4/ Government Gets a Chatbot Upgrade—Meet ChatGPT Gov

OpenAI just rolled out ChatGPT Gov, a secure, government-friendly version of its AI, letting U.S. agencies tap into AI while keeping things locked down. It runs on Microsoft Azure, ensuring compliance with strict security standards. Agencies get access to GPT-4o, custom GPTs, and admin tools to streamline operations. With over 90k government employees already using ChatGPT for tasks like translations and research, this move makes AI adoption even smoother. The takeaway? AI is officially part of the government’s workflow—now with extra security built in.

5/ How AI Tutoring is Beating the Odds in Nigerian Classrooms

A pilot in Nigeria showed AI tutors can deliver huge learning gains—equivalent to two years of school in just six weeks! Backed by the World Bank, the program focused on English, AI literacy, and digital skills, with students outperforming their peers and even acing regular school exams. Girls who were behind caught up fast, narrowing gender gaps in education. More sessions meant even bigger gains, suggesting longer programs could have an even greater impact. This is a big step for using AI to tackle the global learning crisis, especially in regions with teacher shortages.

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- Charlie “Your AI Assistant” Patel