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Welcome to Thunderbolt AI! Today, we will explore ChatGPT’s coding assistant, Chinese models challenging AI giants, and exciting updates from Anthropic and Hugging Face. Let’s uncover the latest in AI innovation and integration.

Todays Insights:

• AI School: Boost your coding efficiency with ChatGPT’s "Work with Apps" feature.

• AI Industry Update: The AI race heats up as Chinese models challenge OpenAI’s o1.

• AI Tools

• Lightning News: Key updates on Anthropic’s Claude AI and Hugging Face’s SmolVLM.

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AI SCHOOL

💻 Boost Your Coding Efficiency with ChatGPT’s "Work with Apps" Feature

ChatGPT’s "Work with Apps" integration brings contextual AI assistance directly to your code editor for seamless coding and debugging support.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Enable the Feature: Log in to ChatGPT for macOS, go to Settings, and activate "Work with Apps."

2. Install the VS Code Extension: Download the VSIX file from ChatGPT’s website or app.

3. Connect Your Editor: Use the "Work with Apps" menu in VS Code to link it to ChatGPT.

4. Start Coding: Get real-time suggestions and contextual debugging support.

Lightening Tip: Keep ChatGPT and your code editor visible simultaneously to give the AI full context, improving the relevance of its suggestions.

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OPENAI

⚡ The AI Race Heats Up: Chinese Models Challenge OpenAI’s o1
Global competition accelerates as Chinese models like Deepseek R1, Marco-1, and OpenMMLab Hybrid enter the race, narrowing the gap with OpenAI’s advanced reasoning capabilities.

Key Highlights:

• New Players: Deepseek R1 excels in financial analytics, Marco-1 targets e-commerce solutions, and OpenMMLab offers versatile reasoning across multimodal inputs.

• Shrinking Lead Times: The competitive gap between OpenAI and rivals has dropped from five months to just two and a half.

• Open-Source Innovation: Labs like AI2 and Nous Research are expanding global access to cutting-edge AI capabilities.

• Anthropic’s MCP: Simplifies AI-data integration, paving the way for personalized AI agents.

Why It Matters: Open-source initiatives and global competitors are reshaping the AI landscape, forcing proprietary leaders to innovate faster and prioritize accessibility.

AI TOOLS

Enhance your productivity with these AI tools tailored for efficiency:

• ✅ Kreado AI - Generate multilingual videos featuring real-life models or virtual characters with Kreado AI, perfect for diverse oral broadcasting needs.

• ✅ Kroma AI - Create stunning presentations, charts, and graphs within seconds with Kroma AI, enhancing your visual data communication.

• ✅ Audyo AI - Designed to create and edit human-like voices by typing in text, Audyo AI enhances audio content production with ease.

QUICK HITS

• 🛠️ Anthropic’s Claude AI Gets Customizable Communication Styles: Businesses can now tailor Claude AI’s responses to match specific needs, enhancing team communication. 📊 Discover how Anthropic is transforming AI adaptability!

• 📊 Hugging Face Unveils SmolVLM: This compact model processes images and text faster and more efficiently, democratizing AI access. 🚀 Learn how SmolVLM can optimize your AI operations!

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