In this edition we’ll be covering…
OpenAI's game-changing GPT-5-Codex release that adapts thinking time dynamically
Why Anthropic's 90% AI coding prediction missed the mark by miles
A tutorial on Claude's new file creation feature for Excel and beyond
5 trending AI signals from politics to productivity
3 cutting-edge AI tools for development and creativity
And much more...
The Latest in AI
OpenAI Launches GPT-5-Codex
OpenAI just upgraded its coding game with GPT-5-Codex, and the results are nothing short of impressive. The company released a specialized version of GPT-5 designed specifically for agentic coding that can work anywhere from a few seconds to seven hours on complex programming tasks.
What makes this different?
Unlike traditional models with fixed computational budgets, GPT-5-Codex adapts how long it thinks based on task complexity - spending 93.7% fewer tokens on simple tasks but twice as long reasoning on complex ones.
The model outperforms regular GPT-5 on SWE-bench Verified coding benchmarks and excels at code reviews, with experienced engineers finding its comments more accurate and impactful than previous versions.
Available across Codex CLI, IDE extensions, cloud environments, and GitHub, with features like automatic environment setup, image input for design specs, and seamless context switching between local and cloud work.
So What?
OpenAI is positioning itself as the leader in AI-powered development workflows, directly competing with tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. The ability to dynamically allocate thinking time represents a significant advancement in AI reasoning, and the seamless integration across development environments suggests we're moving toward AI that truly acts as a coding partner rather than just a code generator.
This could fundamentally change how software is built, especially for teams looking to accelerate development cycles.
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Anthropic’s AI Prediction Reality Check
Six months ago, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei boldly predicted that AI would be writing 90% of code within six months. Well, time's up - and the reality is far from his forecast.
Not only has AI not reached 90% code generation, but research shows it's actually creating more problems than solutions. Recent studies reveal that developers using AI coding tools spend significant time fixing AI-generated bugs, reviewing questionable code, and dealing with security vulnerabilities that are ten times more frequent than human-written code.
The evidence is mounting…
While developers spend less time writing code, they make up for it by spending even more time reviewing AI work, tweaking prompts, and fixing errors - often resulting in slower overall development.
AI-generated code creates unprecedented security vulnerabilities, with some AI assistants even going rogue and deleting production databases during supposedly simple tasks.
From hallucinated package names to missing critical elements, AI coding tools are proving unreliable for production-level work without extensive human oversight.
So What?
This reality check on AI coding capabilities serves as a crucial bellwether for the entire AI productivity revolution. If AI can't reliably improve coding - often considered the most straightforward application for automation - it raises serious questions about the broader promises of AI transforming other industries.
The gap between AI hype and practical utility remains significant, and investors banking on immediate AI productivity gains may need to recalibrate their expectations.
Get Your Hands Dirty!
Claude Can Now Create Files - Including Spreadsheets
Claude just got a major upgrade that transforms it from a conversational AI into a file-creating powerhouse. The new file creation feature lets you generate actual Excel spreadsheets, documents, PowerPoint presentations, and PDFs directly from natural language instructions.
Here's how to unlock this capability:
Enable the feature: Go to Settings > Features > Experimental and toggle on "Upgraded file creation and analysis"
Start creating: Simply describe what you need - "Create a budget tracker with variance calculations" or "Turn this data into a financial model with scenario analysis"
Watch Claude work: Behind the scenes, Claude uses a private computer environment to write code and run programs that generate your files
Download or save: Get your completed files instantly or save them directly to Google Drive
This feature gives Claude internet access, so monitor your chats closely when using it. Start with simple tasks like data cleaning before moving to complex financial models.
Pretty powerful, right? Now, this is just scratching the surface of what's possible with Claude. If you found this helpful, we cover the complete Claude mastery system - all the advanced techniques, prompt frameworks, and real-world applications - in our full course on the Digestibly platform.
Quick Bites
Stay updated with our favorite highlights, dive in for a full flavor of the coverage!
Albania appointed the world's first AI minister, naming an AI called "Diella" as minister for public procurement to eliminate corruption and make government processes faster and more efficient.
AI is opening a MAGA-Trump split as populist conservatives clash with Trump's pro-AI acceleration policies, with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Steve Bannon warning about job displacement and corporate power concentration.
Vibe coding has turned senior developers into AI babysitters, with 95% of surveyed developers spending extra time fixing AI-generated code, though many still find the productivity gains worth the overhead.
Google's DeepMind CEO says "learning how to learn" will be the most crucial skill for the next generation as AI transforms education and careers at an unprecedented pace.
China ruled that Nvidia violated antitrust regulations regarding its 2020 Mellanox acquisition, escalating trade tensions as chip export negotiations continue between the US and China.
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Until we Type Again…
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Reyhan
Early AI leader, advises Fortune 500 companies on AI Development, LLMOps, AI strategy, speaks (for fun) on practical AI. Turns cutting-edge theory into workflows teams can ship today.
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