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AI Agent Now Codes in Parallel: Codex by OpenAI

OpenAI just launched Codex, a cloud-based coding agent that can handle multiple tasks at once. It writes features, fixes bugs, and reviews pull requests - without human help. Unlike older tools, Codex works like a teammate, not a typing assistant. It saves time, keeps code quality high, and runs safely in a secure container. Smart execs should watch how this shifts dev work from coding to strategy.

→ More about OpenAI’s new launch

Smarter Cars, Faster Commands

Google is adding its Gemini AI to Android Auto and Android Automotive end of 2025. Drivers will soon use natural voice to send texts, adjust car settings, or get info without rigid commands. This could reduce distractions and improve in-car productivity. Businesses in mobility, retail, and infotainment should prepare for AI-driven, voice-first user expectations behind the wheel.

→ More details about Gemini AI’s new plans

Gemini Expands to Nest Devices

Google is testing Gemini AI on Nest Audio speakers, replacing the traditional Google Assistant lights with Gemini’s signature colors and upgraded voice features. This shift hints at a broader rebranding from “Google Assistant” to “Gemini” across home devices. Unifying under one AI brand could streamline user experience and reduce platform confusion as AI becomes central to ambient computing.

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• Record-breaking GenAI intensive course (link)

• How AI is transforming 6 major industries (link)

• Custom group chat icons by Google messages (link)

• How Google is using AI to combat the latest scams (link)

• Approaching AI with integrity, humility and curiosity (link)

• To realize AI's potential in the workplace, do one thing (link)

• AI really can make smartphones better, just not like this (link)

• Arlo’s new AI features summarize what your camera sees (link)

• Why LLM applications need better memory management (link)

• Fine-tune AI models like a pro: No supercomputer needed (link)

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• Cognichip raised $33M for advancing artificial chip intelligence.

• Theom raised $20M for transforming data governance and security.

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• Sr. Business development manager, AI partnerships at Amazon (US)

• Senior Machine Learning engineer at Affirm (Remote)

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Create a customer acquisition strategy for [Product] targeting [Target Audience]. Identify and justify the most effective acquisition channels and methods tailored to this audience. Include a rationale for why these strategies will work best for the product and target audience, along with anticipated challenges and success metrics.

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