#1 - OpenAI’s $3B Windsurf Gamble

OpenAI’s Big Bet, Gemini’s Speed Boost, and Grok’s Memory Upgrade

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OpenAI Eyes $3B Windsurf Deal

OpenAI is in talks to acquire Windsurf for $3 billion, hot on the heels of pursuing the Cursor maker. This could reshape the AI tech landscape. Read more.

Gemini 2.5 Flash Hits the Scene

Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash is now in preview on AI Studio and Vertex AI. It’s as fast as 2.0 Flash but packs near-top-tier power, with hybrid reasoning you can toggle. New starter apps make it a developer’s dream.

DeepSeek Faces Heat

With DeepSeek’s R2 launch nearing, rivals are circling. OpenAI now requires developer IDs to block tech leaks, and the U.S. may limit DeepSeek’s Nvidia chip access—or ban it outright. Tough day for the Chinese startup.

Grok Remembers You

xAI’s Grok now recalls past chats for personalized responses, like pro-level workout tips if you’re a gym buff. You control what it keeps or forgets. Try it on grok.com.

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