You may have seen the big news: OpenAI just paid $6.5 billion in stock to acquire Jony Ive's product design company.

Nick’s AI Playbook

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Main Idea

You may have seen the big news: OpenAI just paid $6.5 billion in stock to acquire Jony Ive's product design company. 👉 WSJ article here Translation? ChatGPT is about to become a physical device that never leaves your side. Think a wearable that’s always on, always listening, and always thinking alongside you. I occasionally use a Limitless device right now — a tiny assistant that records conversations, summarizes meetings, and remembers everything. It’s helpful. It's creepy. And it's just the beginning. Imagine what's next: a coach in your ear. A social compass. A memory extender. A mini-therapist. It’ll tell you what you said, what they said, what you could’ve said better. Helpful? Definitely. Unsettling? Absolutely. But so was the idea of carrying a GPS-tracking supercomputer in your pocket. We’re entering a new phase where the line between human and machine becomes blurry — fast.

Here’s the play:

Start experimenting with wearable AI now. Try Limitless. Try Bee. Play with the frontier so you’re ready when it becomes mainstream. Because one day soon, leaving your AI at home will feel like leaving your brain behind.

📰 AI News Worth Knowing

🤖 AI agents are becoming your new favorite (or creepiest) customer service rep. The next-gen AI reps won’t just answer your questions — they’ll remember your kids’ birthdays and your dog’s name. Read how AI agents are building deeper (and maybe too personal?) relationships with users: ➡️ READ 🚫 AI > Security? Yes, really. In 2025, more organizations will spend on generative AI than cybersecurity. New roles like "Chief AI Officer" are popping up, and custom AI is now mission critical. Adapt or get left behind. ➡️ READ 🌐 The Web is About to Morph Completely. Think of AI agents as the browser of the future — but instead of clicking around, you’ll just say what you want and it happens. It’s like going from driving a stick shift to riding in an autonomous car. Huge implications for devs and businesses. ➡️ READ ©️ Copyright wars just got weird Trump just fired the Copyright Office director after she didn’t sign off on Elon Musk's request to use copyrighted works for AI training. Expect fireworks ahead. ➡️ READ ❓ Finally ready to try ChatGPT? If you’ve been quietly faking it in AI convos, this guide will get you started with tips, prompts, and zero judgment. ➡️ READ

🛠️ AI Tools You Need to Try

📊 Visual charts in Grok Elon’s Grok now generates charts directly in-chat. Stop fighting Excel. Start visualizing with AI. ➡️ TRY 🎬 Google’s new generative video tools Jaw-dropping video and music creation tools are here. Artists, your AI co-director awaits. ➡️ TRY 🧰 Tool Vault – Frequently updated archive of every AI tool I’ve recommended, tested, or currently use: 👉 Here

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