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👋 Happy Friday. AI's getting chatty (and a bit delusional), Amazon's listings are getting a glow-up, and Microsoft is playing bouncer at the AI club. Meanwhile, Google's on a mission to keep your browsing scam-free.

TL;DR: This week in tech is like a chatbot on espresso: fast, unfiltered, and occasionally full of nonsense.

What’s Merging Today:
• 🧠 Chatbots: Short answers, tall tales
• 🛒 Amazon's AI revamps product listings
• 🛡️ Google Chrome's new scam shield
• 🚫 Microsoft bans DeepSeek
• 💸 Google's Gemini gets an upgrade

MERGE MINDBLOWERS

• 🧬 Your stomach gets a new lining every 3–4 days to prevent it from digesting itself. That’s right—your body rebuilds to survive its own acid.

• 🌋 There’s an active volcano underneath Antarctica, and scientists believe it’s contributing to ice shelf melting from below. Surprise, the coldest place on Earth is hot.

• 🐙 An octopus has three hearts, and two of them actually stop beating when it swims. Even cephalopods need a break.

• 🌌 There's a gas cloud in deep space (Sagittarius B2) that smells like rum and contains a molecule found in raspberries. The Milky Way literally smells delicious.

• 🎥 In the original script for Back to the Future, the time machine wasn’t a DeLorean—it was a refrigerator. Spielberg killed the idea to avoid kids climbing into appliances.

TODAY IN AI

Chatbots: Short answers, tall tales

A new study reveals that asking AI chatbots for concise responses can increase the likelihood of inaccuracies. Researchers found that when prompted for brevity, models like GPT-4o and Claude 3.7 Sonnet are more prone to "hallucinations," or generating false information. The issue arises because shorter responses limit the model's ability to provide necessary context or correct misconceptions.

Takeaway: In the quest for quick answers, we might be sacrificing accuracy.

TODAY IN TECH

Amazon’s AI gets a makeover

Amazon has introduced "Enhance My Listing," a generative AI tool designed to help sellers improve their product listings by filling in missing details and optimizing descriptions. The tool leverages Amazon's own AI models to suggest enhancements based on customer engagement data. Currently rolling out to select U.S. sellers, the feature aims to streamline the listing process and boost sales.

Takeaway: Sellers, it's time to let AI do the heavy lifting on your product pages.

TODAY IN BUSINESS

Google Chrome’s new AI scam shield

Google is rolling out new AI-powered defenses in Chrome to combat online scams. The browser will utilize Gemini Nano, Google's on-device large language model, to detect and warn users about potential scams in real-time. The feature aims to provide immediate insights into risky websites, enhancing user protection against phishing and other threats.

Takeaway: Chrome just got smarter and safer.

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Top AI Tools This Week

• 🧠 Ciro — Build the perfect prospect list in under 5 minutes with AI.

• 📝 remio — A local-first AI note taker and personal knowledge hub.

• 📊 Preswald — An AI agent for building data apps, dashboards, and reports.

• 🎯 Brev — Agents that continuously track your OKRs.

• 🎨 Pablo.Design — Unfold your website from your logo.

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WHAT ELSE IS MERGING

Microsoft Bans DeepSeek Over Data Concerns: Microsoft has prohibited its employees from using the Chinese AI app DeepSeek, citing data security and propaganda concerns.

Google's Gemini Gets a Cost-Cutting Upgrade: Google introduces "implicit caching" in its Gemini API, promising up to 75% cost savings for developers by reducing redundant data processing.

UK and US Strike New Trade Deal: The UK and US have reached a new trade deal significantly reducing tariffs on British exports, notably cars, steel, and aluminium.

Bill Gates Pledges $200B to Fight Poverty: Bill Gates announced plans to donate $200 billion by 2045 through his foundation, criticizing Elon Musk for cuts to U.S. foreign aid budgets.

Senator Ted Cruz Advocates 'Light Touch' AI Regulation: During a Senate hearing, Senator Ted Cruz called for minimal regulatory interference in AI development, warning that overregulation could hinder innovation.

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