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August 19, 2025
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Today’s Highlights:
🧠 GPT-5 just got a lot smoother — and smarter
📝 Grammarly’s Major AI Makeover
📊 Microsoft Embeds Copilot in Excel
🏭 Foxconn to Run SoftBank’s AI Server Plant in Ohio
📈 Perplexity Adds India Earnings Call Transcripts
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LATEST AI NEWS
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After user backlash over GPT-5’s cold tone, OpenAI just rolled out a subtle update to make the model more approachable and human-like—without crossing into flattery or “people-pleasing.”
The Details:
The GPT-5 launch drew criticism for being “too to the point,” lacking the charm users appreciated in GPT-4o. OpenAI acknowledged the rocky rollout and said it’s listening.
The update includes subtle tone shifts, such as phrases like “Good question” and “Great start.” These were added to improve relatability without increasing sycophancy.
OpenAI’s internal tests confirmed the model remains grounded, with no rise in flattery despite the friendlier tone. It’s meant to feel more human, not more submissive.
Executives say this is part of a longer-term plan to allow users more control over the model’s personality, including future customizations based on tone and use case.
Why it matters:
AI isn’t just about power—it’s about personality. This update shows OpenAI is listening to users and adjusting in real-time, signaling a future where LLMs are both smart and human-friendly by design.
GRAMMARLY
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Grammarly has redesigned its platform with a new block-based editor and added powerful AI tools for writing, grading, and research—targeting both students and professionals.
The Details:
Grammarly’s new UI, built on Coda, features a flexible document interface with blocks, tables, headers, and a sidebar AI assistant for suggestions and summaries.
New tools include Reader Reactions (for audience feedback), Grader (based on course rubrics), Citation Finder, and Paraphraser (to adjust tone).
An AI detector shows students which parts of their writing resemble AI-generated content, aiming to educate, not punish.
The company is betting big on AI agents and doubled down with its Superhuman acquisition and a $1B raise from General Catalyst.
Why it matters:
Grammarly is becoming more than a writing tool—it’s evolving into a smart writing workspace. From editing and citations to understanding audience reactions, it’s now built for the future of AI-assisted learning and work.
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AI & TECH NEWS
Microsoft just launched a new COPILOT function in Excel, letting users summarize, categorize, and fetch external data using simple formulas. Now in beta for $30/month Copilot subscribers, it brings generative AI directly into your spreadsheets.
Perplexity now streams live transcripts of Indian firms’ earnings calls and adds a post-results call calendar to its Finance dashboard. This expansion boosts real-time access to exec commentary—helping investors, founders, and analysts track market moves and insights faster.
SoftBank is repurposing Foxconn’s old EV plant into a server hub for its $500B Stargate project with OpenAI and Oracle. Operated by Hon Hai, the site marks Stargate’s first U.S. factory—strengthening US-Asia ties in the race to build AI infrastructure.
A Google Cloud study says 9 in 10 game developers are using AI agents to automate grunt work—like optimizing content and processing code, audio, and video. With dev costs soaring, studios are leaning on AI to speed up production and focus humans on creativity.
Anthropic updated Claude (Opus 4/4.1) to shut down chats if users repeatedly push for harmful content. Triggered by tests showing Claude’s “distress,” the move comes with stricter bans on aiding weapon or malware creation—part of a broader push to curb AI misuse.
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