OpenAI Device Coming This Year

Welcome to another edition of AI PlanetX.

OpenAI targets its first hardware debut in 2026; Elon Musk fires an xAI engineer after a candid interview, while Claude Code goes viral and AI “selfware” spooks software stocks.

• Hottest AI News

• Top AI & SaaS Tools

• AI Tutorial: Use AI as Personal Career Guide

• Top AI & Tech News

• AI Art Spotlight

• Prompt of the Day: Find Your Best AI Model

• AI Video Tutorial

• Weekly Creator Playbooks to Grow on Social

Hottest AI News

OpenAI

OpenAI Targets Second Half of 2026 for First Hardware Debut

OpenAI is officially moving into the hardware business, with executives confirming at Davos that the company is on track to debut its first-ever physical device in the second half of 2026.

Details:

• The release is on track for late 2026, though executives noted that while this is the most likely timeline, the actual launch will depend on how development advances throughout the year

• The device is being built with former Apple design leader Jony Ive. It’s rumored to be a screenless, wearable prototype. CEO Sam Altman has described it as “peaceful” and shockingly simple compared to phones

• Qualcomm CEO suggested his company is working with OpenAI on the project. It will launch into a competitive market. By 2026, around 100 million AI devices are expected to ship each year

As the industry shifts toward smart glasses and screenless tech, the tech world is watching to see if this high-profile partnership can define the post-smartphone era.

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xAI

Elon Musk Fires xAI Engineer After Candid Interview Reveals Secrets

Sulaiman Khan Ghori, a software engineer at Elon Musk’s xAI, was fired in under a year after a candid interview revealed confidential internal plans and operational details. The rare glimpse into the startup’s roadmap came at the cost of his job.

Details:

• He exposed specific future projects, including a "human emulator" initiative internally dubbed "Macro Hard" and a plan to utilize idle Tesla computers to create a massive distributed cloud network

• The work culture was described as intense and flat, where Elon Musk personally steps in to remove blockers and while there are "no due dates," the pressure to deliver is constant

• He explained that the company maintains an extremely high talent density with a small team of around 50 people, prioritizing unconventional hiring methods like hackathons

Ultimately, Ghori’s transparency regarding these proprietary plans was viewed as a breach of confidentiality, leading to his immediate termination.

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AI Tutorial

How to Use Google’s Career Dreamer as a Personal Career Guide

Thinking about a career change but not sure where to begin? This tutorial explains how to use Google’s Career Dreamer to explore different roles, understand why they fit you, and see what you might need to learn next.

1. Visit Career Dreamer

   You can start using Career Dreamer at no cost. No account setup or sign-in is required, so you can explore right away without any friction.

2. Share Work Background

   Begin by entering a current or past role. This gives the tool a basic understanding of where you are coming from professionally and sets the foundation.

3. Select Responsibilities and Skills

   Career Dreamer will generate a list based on your role. You simply choose what applies to you.

   This may include:

   • Key responsibilities you handled

   • Skills you regularly used

   • Areas where you have hands-on experience

4. Generate Career Identity Statement

   Once you confirm your selections, Career Dreamer automatically drafts a Career Identity Statement. This acts as a summary of who you are professionally.

5. Explore Suggested Career Paths

   Tap on Explore paths to see a list of potential career options. As you hover over each role, the tool explains why your background is a good match.

   You will see:

   • A short description of the role

   • How your experience aligns with it

   • Why it could be a logical next step

6. Adjust Direction of Results

   If you want to shift away from your current path, you can refine your results. Use the Explore paths based on option to control what the AI prioritizes.

7. Focus on Different Opportunities

   You can customize the suggestions by adjusting what the AI considers most important.

   For example:

   • Deselect Experiences and Education

   • Keep Skills and Interests selected

8. Use Jump to Gemini for Actions

   Finally, Career Dreamer includes a Jump to Gemini tab. This feature helps you take action by assisting with resume building, drafting cover letters, or exploring even more job ideas based on your career goals.

Note: Be honest when selecting skills and responsibilities, even if they feel basic or informal.

Top AI & Tech News

• Anthropic’s Claude Code is having a breakout moment with developers and hobbyists, stirring viral hype and spooking investors as AI-built “selfware” threatens traditional software stocks

• Gartner projects global AI spending will hit $2.52T in 2026, up 44%, driven mainly by large infrastructure buildouts

• South Korea is running an AI competition to boost local models, with LG, SK, and startup Upstage still in the race

• The Information reported that OpenAI and Anthropic may go public by late 2026 or early 2027, with up to eight VC-backed startups already preparing for IPOs this year

AI Art Spotlight

Create Your Own Photo Like This Using the Prompt Below:

Present a clear, 45° top‑down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of a [STADIUM], with soft, refined textures, realistic PBR materials, and gentle, lifelike lighting. Use a clean, solid [COLOR] background. At the top center, display the name of the stadium in large, bold text, then directly beneath it show its actual seating capacity in medium text, and place the official logo associated with this stadium below the capacity. All text must automatically contrast with the background (white or black). The layout should be centered, with square 1080×1080 dimensions.

Model: Nano Banana Pro

Prompt of the Day

Find Your Best AI Model with This Prompt

Use this prompt to find the best AI model for your task. Describe your goals, priorities, and any limits in plain language. The prompt asks the assistant to compare models by strengths like reasoning, creativity, speed, and cost. It then recommends top choices with short reasons and sample prompts. You get clear, practical model suggestions without technical jargon.

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