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February 3, 2025, 4:45 AM

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Anthony Ha / TechCrunch:
OpenAI unveils Deep Research, an AI agent for creating in-depth reports, available to $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscribers and limited to 100 queries per month  —  OpenAI is announcing a new AI “agent” designed to help people conduct in-depth, complex research using ChatGPT, the company's AI-powered chatbot platform.
Kevin Roose / New York Times:
OpenAI's Operator is currently more an intriguing demo than a product most people need to spend $200/month on, but it points to a future of powerful AI agents  —  In the past week, OpenAI's Operator has done the following things for me:  — Ordered me a new ice cream scoop on Amazon.
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Vittoria Elliott / Wired:
A look at six engineers with Elon Musk and Peter Thiel ties, between 19 and 24 years old, playing key DOGE roles, as Musk seizes control of US infrastructure  —  Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk's companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
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Bloomberg:
Donald Trump's EO for levies on China says the “de minimis” exemption for items under $800 no longer applies, affecting Alibaba, JD.com, Shein, Temu, and others  —  - President could block tariff exemption for packages under $800  — Change could affect online retailers such as Shein and Temu
Noam Scheiber / New York Times:
A profile of Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski, whose overblown statements about AI replacing humans point to a future that tech companies are working toward  —  Ask typical corporate executives about their goals in adopting artificial intelligence, and they will most likely make vague pronouncements …
Bloomberg:
Some parents say they are eschewing 529 college savings plans and other traditional investments to invest in cryptocurrency to build wealth for their children  —  Despite the risks and volatility, some families are investing in cryptocurrency to build wealth for their children.
Hayden Field / CNBC:
SoftBank commits $3B annually for itself and subsidiaries to use OpenAI's tech, and launches SB OpenAI Japan to market OpenAI's enterprise tech in Japan  —  SoftBank has committed to spending $3 billion per year for itself and its subsidiaries to use OpenAI's tech, according to a joint announcement on Monday.

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