In partnership with

Good morning! This week's focus starts with OpenAI's latest move in the search space. "In the race to 'kill Google, even ChatGPT must crawl before it can walk." But don't worry — there's plenty more to cover today. In this edition of Unfold Now:

🧠 AI Search: The Battle for Search Supremacy

🌍 AI in Media: The Shifting Landscape of Journalism

🏛️ AI Policy: Meta's National Security Pivot

— Harman, Unfold Now

Learn AI in 5 minutes a day.

The Rundown is the world’s most trusted AI newsletter, with over 700,000+ readers staying up-to-date with the latest AI news, understanding why it matters, and learning how to apply it in their work.

Their expert research team spends all day learning what’s new in AI, then distills the most important developments into one free email every morning.

Sign up.

🧠 AI Search: ChatGPT's Search Feature—Evolution, Not Revolution

Summary: OpenAI's ChatGPT has launched its search capabilities, but early assessments suggest it's not yet ready to dethrone Google. The feature, while innovative, currently faces challenges in providing the comprehensive search experience users expect. ChatGPT's search maintains its conversational interface but now incorporates real-time web results, marking a significant step in AI-powered information retrieval.

Notable stat: ChatGPT processes over 2 billion words per day

Why it matters: This development signals a crucial shift in how we might interact with information online. While not a "Google killer," it represents the beginning of a new era in search technology where conversational AI could fundamentally change how we find and process information.

Learn more about OpenAI's Search Development

🌍 AI in Media: The Perplexity AI Proposition

Summary: In a bold move amid the New York Times strike, Perplexity AI's CEO has offered their AI services as a temporary replacement for striking staff. This proposition has sparked intense debate about AI's role in journalism and content creation. The offer highlights the growing tension between traditional media and AI technology companies, while raising important questions about journalistic integrity and the future of news creation.

Industry insight: "AI can complement journalism, but it cannot replace the human element of storytelling" - Media Analytics Expert

Why it matters: This situation highlights the complex relationship between AI and traditional media, raising crucial questions about job security, content quality, and the ethical implications of AI in journalism. It also demonstrates how AI companies are actively seeking to position themselves in traditional media spaces.

🏛️ AI Policy: Meta's National Security Collaboration

Summary: Meta has announced that its Llama models will be available for U.S. national security applications, marking a significant shift in how private AI companies interact with government security infrastructure. This move represents one of the most substantial collaborations between a major AI developer and national security agencies.

[Key point: This marks the first major AI model series explicitly offered for national security purposes]

Why it matters: This development could set a precedent for future collaborations between AI companies and government agencies, potentially influencing industry standards and raising important questions about AI governance and national security applications.

🚀 In Other News:

• Prime Video introduces AI-powered recap feature

• Claude 3 makes waves with improved capabilities

• EU advances AI Act implementation timeline

🔍 Spotlight: Prime Video's AI Recap Feature 

Want to jump back into your favourite show without rewatching previous episodes? Prime Video's new AI-powered recap feature promises to revolutionize how we catch up on content. This smart tool can generate custom summaries of what you've watched, making it easier than ever to stay engaged with long-running series. Learn more about Prime Video's AI features

Thanks for reading today's edition of Unfold Now! Stay curious, stay informed, and we'll see you in the next one.

— Harman