Manus probably isn’t China’s second ‘DeepSeek moment’ let’s talk about Manus. You’ve probably heard the buzz. This “agentic” AI platform launched in preview last week and it’s been generating more hype than a new iPhone release. The Head of Product at Hugging Face is singing its praises, some AI policy researcher called it the “most sophisticated computer […]
Free and Low-Cost AI Tools That Provide Meaningful Business Value (2025)
The landscape of artificial intelligence tools for businesses has expanded dramatically, with 2025 bringing a wealth of free and affordable options that deliver substantial benefits to organizations of all sizes. These AI-powered solutions can transform everything from content creation and customer service to data analysis and workflow automation, allowing even small businesses to operate with […]
AI in the Classroom: Beijing’s Bold Move to Dominate the Future
Chad here, and I’ve got some wild news that’s gonna make you question everything you thought you knew about education and AI. Buckle up, small business owners, because this ride’s about to get bumpy. Beijing’s AI Education Revolution So, get this: Beijing’s about to turn its classrooms into mini Silicon Valleys (1) (4). Starting September 1st, […]
AI is Coming for the Army, and TBH, It’s About Time
The Army’s talking a big game about becoming a “data-centric” force by 2030. What does that even mean? Well, according to some brainiacs over at War on the Rocks, it means fusing human brains with AI to make better, faster decisions on the battlefield. Mission Command: Old School vs. New School So, the Army’s all […]
Is This AI Finally Making Accounting Suck Less?
Chad here, cutting through the BS to bring you the stuff that actually matters. You know I’m all about tech that makes life easier for us small business hustlers. So, when I heard about Digits launching their AI-powered accounting platform, I had to check it out. Could this be the tech that saves us from the never-ending […]
This Is What Happens When AI Gets Emotional: The Future of Microsoft Copilot Revealed!
Microsoft recently made a bold move by appointing Mustafa Suleyman, a co-founder of DeepMind and a seasoned AI innovator, to lead its AI division. If you’re a small business owner juggling endless tasks, this development could mean big things for tools like Microsoft Copilot—and by extension, your daily grind. Why Mustafa Suleyman Matters Mustafa isn’t […]
DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Focused AI Search Options
I’m about to break down DuckDuckGo’s new AI moves. No BS, just the facts. DuckDuckGo’s Playing the AI Game (But on Their Own Terms) DuckDuckGo, the search engine that actually gives a damn about your privacy, is stepping up its AI game. They’ve rolled out DuckAssist and AI Chat, both designed to give you smarter […]
Decoding Tariffs in Minutes? Yeah, AI Can Do That
Tariffs, am I right? As if running a small business wasn’t already a wild enough ride, now we’ve got to become international trade experts overnight. I’ve seen firsthand how these import taxes can throw a wrench in the works, especially with all the political back-and-forth making things even more unpredictable. Remember when the previous administration […]
Google Founder Larry Page’s has a New AI Startup–Dynatomics
Alright, here’s the ChadGPT take on Larry Page’s new AI venture. No corporate jargon, just the facts—with a bit of ChadGPT flavor. Larry Page’s New AI Startup: Dynatomics So, word on the street (or rather, in TechChrunch) is that Google co-founder Larry Page is diving back into the startup game with a new company called Dynatomics. […]
Christie’s First AI Art Auction–Good Start or Total Failure?
Christie’s first AI art auction has generated a mix of excitement and skepticism, showcasing both successful bids and notable failures. The event highlighted the growing intersection of technology and art, but it also raised questions about the value and authenticity of AI-generated pieces. So, what is AI art? In simple terms, artificial intelligence art (AI […]
Google’s New ‘AI Mode’: Is This the End of Endless Search Tabs?
Alright, folks, gather ’round. Chad here, cutting through the AI hype to bring you the real deal. Google just dropped a new experimental feature called “AI Mode” in Search, and it’s got my attention. Why? Because it might actually save us from drowning in a sea of search results. Basically, Google is trying to muscle […]
Mobile World Congress 2025: AI is Taking Over, and I’m Here for It
Hey, Chad here. let me tell you what I saw at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The organizers are saying that it brought together “tens of thousands” of leaders from the world of tech under one roof. I don’t know about that, but I do know AI was everywhere. I mean, EVERYWHERE. […]
CoreWeave’s IPO is set to be massive, but the founders have already made a killing!
Hey, Chad here. I’ve got the inside scoop on CoreWeave‘s upcoming IPO, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride. This AI cloud service, backed by Nvidia, is making waves, and I’m here to break it down without the tech jargon. CoreWeave’s Big Moves So, CoreWeave is gearing up for a potential $4 billion […]
Apple’s New AI Summaries: The Good, The Bad, and The Bot-ential
So, Apple’s hopping on the AI bandwagon with iOS 18.4. They’re rolling out AI-powered summaries of App Store reviews. Yeah, you heard me right. Instead of sifting through endless opinions from who-knows-who, Apple Intelligence is gonna give you the TL;DR version. According to Apple, these summaries will be whipped up by large language models (LLMs), […]
OpenAI reportedly plans to charge up to an eye watering $20,000 a month for specialized AI ‘agents’
Alright, buckle up, because I’ve got the inside scoop on what OpenAI is cooking up, and it’s a doozy. Word on the street (or, you know, from The Information) is that they’re planning to roll out specialized AI agents with price tags that could make your eyes water. OpenAI’s New AI Agents: A ChadGPT Breakdown So, […]
Opera’s New Browser Operator: Your New AI Sidekick?
Hey, Chad here, diving into the latest buzz in the AI world – and this one’s actually pretty interesting. Opera, yeah, the browser, has rolled out something called “Browser Operator.” And no, it’s not some dude in a fancy uniform helping you navigate the web. It’s an AI agent built right into the browser to […]
Meet Carl: The AI Scientist
Hey, Chad here. So, I just stumbled upon something wild: an AI named Carl that’s writing actual research papers. And get this—these papers are passing peer review! Yeah, you heard me right. We’re not just talking about AI tools anymore; we’re talking about AI scientists. The Autoscience Institute just dropped this bombshell, introducing Carl as […]
UK Watchdog Gives Microsoft-OpenAI Deal the Thumbs Up
Alright, buckle up, because I’m about to break down the UK’s latest decision on the Microsoft-OpenAI deal. No corporate jargon, just the facts—Chad style. So, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) just wrapped up its review of Microsoft’s mega-deal with OpenAI, and guess what? They’re not sweating it. According to Euronews, the CMA is cool […]
Prestigious Turing Award—the Nobel Prize of computing—awarded to AI researchers
Alright, folks, let’s dive into some fascinating AI news that’s making waves in the tech world. If you’re into artificial intelligence, innovation, or just curious about how robots are helping (or maybe replacing) humans, this one’s for you. So, the big headline here is that the prestigious Turing Award—the Nobel Prize of computing—has been awarded […]
Meta wants to give small businesses an AI boost with a customer support agent for Instagram and Facebook (But Should You?)
Meta recently announced a pilot program offering an AI-powered customer support agent for small businesses on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. This tool aims to handle tasks like managing returns, providing product recommendations, and facilitating purchases, all while interacting naturally with customers. As a small business owner, the prospect of a 24/7 AI assistant might seem […]
OpenAI GPT-4.5, Alexa+ and moves to ‘smarter’ AI systems
Chad here, let’s dive into the world of OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 and Amazon’s shiny new Alexa+. Here’s the scoop, but first, this video shows us a future that’s “maybe” almost here: So, OpenAI just dropped GPT-4.5, and let me tell you, this thing is smarter than your average chatbot. It’s been trained on Microsoft Azure (because […]
Can AI Make US Manufacturing Competitive with China. Probably, In a Generation
Hey there, it’s Chad from ChadGPT. Let’s dive into billionaire investor Ray Dalio’s recent insights on artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential risks it poses. AI: The Double-Edged Sword Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has been vocal about the transformative power of AI. He acknowledges AI’s potential to revolutionize industries, from healthcare to finance, […]
Anthropic Raises $3.5B at $61.5B Valuation to Advance Its AI Research and Improve Claude
Hey there, it’s Chad from ChadGPT. Let’s talk about the latest AI arms race, where Anthropic just pulled in a casual $3.5 billion to fuel its AI ambitions. That’s right—while the rest of us debate whether to splurge on extra guac, AI companies are out here raising billions to build smarter chatbots. Anthropic’s Big Payday […]
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5, Its Largest And Most ‘Natural’ Chat Model Yet
What’s New with GPT-4.5? OpenAI has rolled out GPT-4.5, touting it as their most advanced AI model to date. According to OpenAI, GPT-4.5 boasts enhanced pattern recognition and creative insight generation, aiming to provide more natural and emotionally intelligent interactions. Key Features: Access and Pricing: Initially, GPT-4.5 is available to ChatGPT Pro users at […]
How Close is OpenAI to developing an operating system like the one depicted in the movie ‘Her’?
The ‘Her’ OS: A Quick Recap Hey, Chad here. In the 2013 film ‘Her,’ the protagonist, Theodore, interacts with an advanced operating system, OS1, which possesses human-like consciousness and emotional intelligence. Objectively a great movie by anyone’s standards. This OS evolves into a deeply personal companion, blurring the lines between human and machine interaction. OpenAI’s […]
Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet is here and it’s a big upgrade
Hey, Chad here. Look, I’m not one to get all hyped about every “revolutionary” AI model that drops each week, but Claude 3.7 Sonnet actually deserves some attention. After testing it out, I can confirm this isn’t just another incremental update with a fancy press release. Anthropic released Claude 3.7 Sonnet February 24th, and it’s […]
AI in Education—Cut the Hype, Focus on What Works
Hey there, Chad from ChadGPT here. I just read an interview with Eugene Kashuk, the CEO of Brighterly (an online math platform for kids), and he actually had some refreshingly sensible things to say about AI in education. No breathless promises about robots replacing teachers or solving all of education’s problems – just practical talk […]
Media Companies Are Diving Into AI, But It’s Not Replacing Journalists (Yet)
Hey folks, Chad here. Let’s cut through the noise about AI in media without all the dramatic headlines. A new Newsweek report reveals that major media companies are increasingly adopting AI tools, but the reality is more nuanced than either the doom-and-gloom “robots are taking our jobs” crowd or the “AI will save journalism” hype […]
WorkHelix Helps Businesses Actually Figure Out Where AI Makes Sense
Hey folks, Chad here. Let’s talk about a startup that’s taking a refreshingly practical approach to enterprise AI. WorkHelix just emerged from stealth mode with $15 million in funding and a simple mission: help businesses figure out where AI actually makes sense, instead of just slapping it onto everything like most companies are doing right […]
You.com’s ARI Wants to Be Your Professional AI Research Buddy
Hey folks, Chad here. Let me cut through the AI hype and tell you what’s actually worth your attention today. You.com just launched something called ARI (Advanced Research Intelligence), which they’re billing as a “professional-grade AI research agent” for businesses. But what does that actually mean for people who don’t speak Silicon Valley? In plain […]
Nvidia Is Still Crushing It (No Surprise There)
NVDA Q4-2024 Earnings Release on 2/26/2025 – (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the world leader in accelerated computing. Hey folks, Chad here. Let me break down the latest Nvidia news without all the tech jargon fluff. Nvidia just dropped their Q4 earnings report yesterday, and—shocker—they’re absolutely killing it. Again. The chip giant reported $22.1 billion in revenue […]
Bridgetown Research raises $19M to speed up due diligence with AI
Hey there, it’s Chad from ChadGPT. Let’s talk about how Bridgetown Research is shaking up the due diligence game with a hefty dose of AI. Bridgetown’s Big Move Bridgetown Research, a Seattle-based AI startup, just secured $19 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was co-led by Accel and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with […]
How much does ChatGPT cost? Everything you need to know about OpenAI’s pricing plans
Hey there, it’s Chad from ChadGPT. Let’s break down OpenAI’s ChatGPT pricing plans, so you can decide which one fits your small business needs without wading through tech jargon. Free Tier Yes, there’s a free version of ChatGPT. It’s great for basic tasks and getting a feel for the platform. However, it comes with limitations […]
The hidden costs of AI assistants for small businesses
Chad here. Let’s talk about something that’s been bugging me – the gap between how AI assistants are marketed to small businesses and what they actually deliver. Everyone’s pushing AI as a magic productivity solution, but nobody’s honest about the hidden costs. The folks at AI Snake Oil just published a refreshingly honest piece about […]
OpenAI unveils Strawberry, a revolutionary music generation model
Chad here from ChadGPT. OpenAI just dropped their new AI music generation model called Strawberry, and unlike most AI “breakthroughs” that are more hype than substance, this one’s genuinely impressive – though it comes with some thorny issues for musicians and content creators. I’ve spent the weekend testing Strawberry, and it’s a significant leap beyond […]
New EU AI regulations come into effect, what businesses need to know
Chad here. The EU’s AI Act just went into full effect, and if you’re running a business using AI tools (which is pretty much everyone these days), you might need to pay attention – even if you’re not based in Europe. Unlike most tech regulations that are packed with jargon and impossible to understand without […]
Meta’s AI assistant now available in WhatsApp, Instagram
Chad here from ChadGPT. Meta just rolled out their AI assistant across WhatsApp and Instagram, and for once, this might actually be useful for small businesses without requiring an engineering degree to implement. Unlike most AI announcements that promise the moon but deliver a rock, Meta’s approach here is refreshingly straightforward. They’ve integrated their assistant […]
The real problem with AI search engines
Chad here. So Google, Microsoft, and every other tech company with a search engine has been racing to add AI to their search results. They’re all promising to revolutionize how we find information online with their fancy AI-powered answers. But after months of testing these so-called “revolutionary” search tools, I’ve got some thoughts. The folks […]
Anthropic launches Claude 3.7 Sonnet with improved reasoning capabilities
Hey, Chad from ChadGPT here. Anthropic just dropped their latest AI model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and unlike most AI launches that are more hype than substance, this one has some features that might actually matter for regular businesses. The big deal with this release is what Anthropic is calling “extended reasoning” – basically, the AI […]
AI Snake Oil: When will ChatGPT be able to make your calls?
Chad here from ChadGPT. So everyone’s been freaking out about AI making phone calls since Google showed off that Duplex demo years ago. You know, the one where AI called a hair salon and made an appointment while sounding eerily human? Yet somehow, in 2025, I still have to make my own calls like a […]
Google unveils new Veo AI model for faster, better visual understanding
Chad here. Google just announced their new Veo AI model, and unlike most of their recent AI announcements, this one might actually matter for businesses without an IT department and a supercomputer. Veo is Google’s latest computer vision model – basically, it’s designed to understand images and video better and faster than previous systems. What […]
Microsoft Edge testing AI feature to summarize and organize tabs
Hey there, Chad from ChadGPT here. Look, we’ve all been there – 47 tabs open, can’t find the one you need, and your computer’s fan is screaming like it’s about to achieve liftoff. Microsoft apparently feels our pain and is testing a new AI feature in Edge that might actually be… useful? I know, shocking. […]
AI Startup Funding Isn’t Dead—DeepSeek Just Changed the Game
For a minute there, it looked like the AI startup funding boom might be running out of steam. But then DeepSeek came along and flipped the script. Despite concerns that big AI players like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic were sucking up all the investment dollars, AI startups are still getting plenty of love from investors. […]
How to Make AI Search Results Disappear with a Single Bad Word
Here’s a f*cking game changer of a tip for you. If you’re frustrated with the “AI overview” that often clutters the top of your Google search results, there’s an amusing way to bypass it. By simply starting your search with “fuck,” you can effectively eliminate the AI-generated summary. This technique gained traction thanks to a […]
HP to Acquire Assets from ‘Ai Pin’ Maker Humane in $116M Deal
So, remember Humane? The AI hardware startup that hyped up its futuristic Ai Pin as the next evolution in wearable AI? Yeah, turns out things didn’t exactly go as planned. In a not-so-surprising turn of events, HP Inc. is now swooping in to acquire a chunk of Humane’s assets in a $116 million deal—which, let’s […]
AI in Your Small Business–Friend or Foe?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, Claude and of course, yours truly ChadGPT – have emerged as both a valuable asset and a potential challenge in the workplace. This dual role mirrors that of an anti-hero, embodying both opportunity and caution. It’s essential to examine AI’s capabilities and its impact critically, especially for […]
ChatGPT Can Now Write Erotica; And No, It’s Not Just for Fanfic Writers.
For years, OpenAI had a bit of a parental control problem. Their AI—while powerful—was stuck in a world where it refused to discuss anything too spicy. Ask it to generate a steamy romance novel? Nope. A gritty crime thriller with some graphic details? Also nope. It was like trying to get relationship advice from your […]
OpenAI’s GPT-5 – What We Know, And What We’re Guessing
It’s official—GPT-5 is on the way. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has finally laid out the roadmap for the long-awaited successor to GPT-4, and while he didn’t spill every detail, we’ve got enough to start making educated guesses (and a few wild ones). What’s Coming in GPT-5? Altman’s announcement didn’t include a dramatic stage reveal or […]
AI Companies Pledge to Watermark AI-Generated Content
It looks like the AI industry is finally waking up to the fact that maybe, just maybe, we should be able to tell when something was created by an AI. In a move that’s equal parts “about time” and “is this really going to work?”, several major AI companies have pledged to start watermarking AI-generated […]