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Meta, Google, and OpenAI are racing ahead.
plus, YouTube just weaponized your attention span. Is safety falling behind?

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What we’ll cover today:
Meta’s GenAI > Meta’s AI safety team
Google’s “no more nanny products” memo
OpenAI launches model despite internal red flags
YouTube’s new AI tool tracks when you’re most hooked
Ads now drop right after your attention peaks


Source : Adweek
Meta, Google, and OpenAI—three big names in AI—are pushing out products faster than ever, but experts are worried about safety.
🚨Breaking News:
Industry insiders say companies are prioritizing product launches over AI safety, even after internal red flags and expert warnings.
⚡Wire Simplified –
Meta is focusing more on GenAI products, less on AI research.
Google’s Sergey Brin told teams to skip the “nanny” safety features.
OpenAI launched a model even after testers said it acted "off."
Experts worry smarter AI also means smarter at doing harm.
Everyone’s chasing the next big release—even if it’s risky.
✔️Straight to the Point –
Big Tech is racing ahead with AI products, but skipping guardrails might mean we’re building a Ferrari with no brakes.
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YouTube is using Google’s Gemini AI to help advertisers target you right when you're most glued to a video.
🚨Breaking News:
A new tool called "Peak Points" detects when viewers are most engaged—and drops ads right after those juicy moments.
⚡Wire Simplified –
Google’s Gemini AI now tracks when viewers are most focused.
“Peak Points” lets advertisers place ads at exactly those moments.
This is Google’s next big AI monetization move.
More attention = more ad money = smarter ad timing.
Viewers might not even notice it—until they do.
✔️Straight to the Point –
YouTube just made ads smarter, sneakier, and more effective—because nothing says capitalism like catching you mid-OMG moment.

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