{{first_name | Leader}}, welcome back.
AI is showing up in places it usually doesn’t. Entertainment, research, and even browsing all got a fresh twist in the last 24 hours, hinting at how fast interfaces are changing. Here are today’s updates:
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Disney brings iconic characters into ChatGPT and Sora
Google launches new research agent
Google Labs experiments with AI-first Disco browser
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Disney partners with OpenAI
Disney signed a three-year, one billion dollar deal with OpenAI to bring characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars into ChatGPT and Sora. Disney will also use OpenAI’s APIs to build new entertainment and immersive experiences, making this a deep product partnership, not just licensing.
This shows how top IP brands see AI as a new distribution layer. AI is becoming a front door for consumer engagement, which raises real questions around brand control, ownership, and safety.
Google doubles down on frontier AI research
Google introduced a new AI research agent tied to DeepMind’s long-term work on reasoning, memory, and autonomous learning. It launched around the same time as GPT-5.2, showing how intense the frontier AI race has become.
This is not something teams will deploy soon, but it signals where Google is placing its biggest research bets and what future Gemini-based agents could look like.
Google Labs launches Disco browser
Google Labs released Disco, an experimental browser where AI is built into the browsing experience. Its main feature, GenTabs, uses Gemini 3 to generate interactive apps while you browse, turning pages into tasks.
This is more of a preview than a tool today. It hints at where AI-native browsers could go, but remains exploratory until it connects clearly to Chrome or enterprise workflows.
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What Should I Focus on This Week?
When to use this?
When you want instant clarity on where to spend time and attention this week, without reviewing decks, dashboards, or long plans.
You are my Chief of Staff.
Based on the update below, tell me:
Top 3 priorities for this week
1 thing to deprioritize or ignore
1 decision I should make personally vs delegate
1 risk to keep an eye on
Keep it concise and practical.
Update: [paste a short business update, goals, or notes from the last week]Correct Input Style:
Update:
Pipeline slightly behind target.
Marketing campaign launches Friday.
AI rollout delayed due to data issues.
Board check-in scheduled next week.
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