In this edition we’ll be covering…
Musk's antitrust bombshell against Apple and OpenAI
YouTube's sneaky AI video editing without permission
A tutorial on mastering ChatGPT image generation styles
5 trending AI signals from robot dogs to revenue sharing
3 AI tools to transform your workflow
And much more...
By the way, this past weekend we promised an epic launch video, check that out here!
The Latest in AI
Musk Declares War on Big Tech’s AI ‘Alliance’
Elon Musk just launched his biggest legal assault yet, with xAI filing an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI.
The billionaire claims they're running an "anticompetitive scheme" that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach the top of the App Store…
Here's what's fueling Musk's latest tech tantrum:
xAI alleges Apple has "locked up markets to maintain their monopolies" by giving OpenAI preferential treatment in iOS integration and App Store rankings.
The lawsuit filed in Texas federal court claims Apple and OpenAI conspired to "thwart competition for artificial intelligence" and prevent innovators like X and xAI from competing.
Musk had threatened this legal action earlier in August, posting on X that Apple's behavior makes fair AI competition impossible on their platform.
So What?
This is a direct challenge to the cozy partnerships that Big Tech has been building around AI integration. If successful, this could force Apple to open up its AI ecosystem and level the playing field for competitors.
The irony? Musk is using antitrust law to fight for more competition in AI, while simultaneously claiming his upcoming Grok 5 will achieve AGI.
Sometimes the best offense is a good legal defense.
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YouTube’s Secret AI Makeover Scandal
YouTube has been caught red-handed using AI to secretly edit millions of user videos without permission or notification.
The controversy exploded when creators noticed their videos looked different on YouTube compared to other platforms:
Popular creators like Rick Beato and Hank Green reported a strange "cheap deep fake" quality to their content on YouTube Shorts.
The AI enhancement appears to be some form of upscaling or filtering that YouTube applies automatically, creating an unwanted artificial appearance.
YouTube has not responded to requests for comment about whether users will be given a choice to opt out of these AI modifications.
So What?
This reveals a troubling trend where platforms are making AI-driven changes to user content without consent. It's one thing for YouTube to compress videos for bandwidth, it's another to fundamentally alter the visual appearance using AI algorithms.
For creators who've built their reputation on authentic content, having YouTube secretly apply AI filters threatens the trust they've built with their audiences. It's a reminder that in the age of AI, even your own content might not look the way you intended once it hits the platform…
Get Your Hands Dirty!
Master ChatGPT Image Styles Like a Pro
ChatGPT's Image Generation has become incredibly powerful, but most people are missing out on the style control that can make their images truly stand out.
Here's how you can activate image styles in ChatGPT:
Navigate to ChatGPT and log in.
Click on the “+” icon towards the left and hit Create Image.
Next to that, you will see Styles. Toggle the one that’s best for your use-case! You can choose Anime, 80s Glam, and more.
🔥 Power User Tip: Save your favorite style combinations with your prompt templates. When you find a style formula that works, document it and reuse it across different subjects for consistent branding.
Quick Bites
Stay updated with our favorite highlights, dive in for a full flavor of the coverage!
Wait until you see Grok 5.
I think it has a shot at being true AGI.
Haven’t felt that about anything before.
— #Elon Musk (#@elonmusk)
12:00 PM • Aug 21, 2025
Elon Musk claims Grok 5 will achieve AGI, continuing his ambitious predictions about his AI company's capabilities.
AI-powered robot dogs have started food delivery trials in Zurich through a partnership between Just Eat and Swiss robotics firm RIVR, marking a new era in autonomous delivery services.
Perplexity is launching a revenue-sharing program that pays publishers when their content appears in AI search results.
Will Smith's tour promotion video backfired spectacularly when fans spotted obvious AI glitches including extra fingers, blurred faces, and artificial crowd enhancements.
Meta signed a licensing deal with Midjourney to use their "aesthetic technology" in future products, as the company looks to enhance its visual AI capabilities amid fierce competition.
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