OpenAI Plans GPT-5 for August

Welcome to another edition of AI PlanetX.

OpenAI plans GPT-5 launch with compact versions in August; Nadella discusses Microsoft layoffs and AI’s future; Danish scientists create AI to design custom proteins for cancer-fighting T cells.

• Hottest AI News

• Top AI & SaaS Tools

• AI Tutorial: Turn Still Image into Animated Video

• Top AI & Tech News

• AI Art Spotlight

• Prompt of the Day: Sales Mastery Prompt

• AI Video Tutorial

• F-R-E-E AI Course of the Day: Build AI Agents with n8n

Hottest AI News

OpenAI

OpenAI to Launch GPT-5 in August with Mini and Nano Versions

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5 in early August after delays, with CEO Sam Altman confirming the release and showcasing its abilities—including a moment where it answered a question he couldn’t understand. Meanwhile, Microsoft faces growing security issues that may affect the rollout.

Details:

• GPT-5 will merge OpenAI’s reasoning models into one unified system, launching in full, mini, and nano versions. This supports the company’s AGI push, which could end Microsoft’s revenue share under their existing agreement

• Ahead of that, OpenAI plans to release its first open-weight model since 2019, similar to o3 mini, by late July. But timing may shift due to safety reviews or server limits

• Microsoft is also dealing with major security concerns, including a SharePoint zero-day exploit by Chinese hackers and the shutdown of a Defense-linked program after a national security investigation

Despite security issues, Microsoft seems ready for GPT-5, with code referencing a "Smart Mode" in Copilot. The launch comes amid scrutiny and talks as OpenAI seeks approval to shift part of its business to a for-profit model.

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Microsoft

Satya Nadella Addresses Microsoft Layoffs and AI-Driven Future

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has finally addressed the elephant in the room after laying off 9,000 employees earlier this month without sending a company-wide memo. His belated response to over 200,000 Microsoft employees tackles the uncomfortable reality of cutting jobs while the company thrives.

Details:

• Nadella calls Microsoft’s position an “enigma of success”—strong results, major investments, and steady headcount, yet ongoing layoffs. He points to a constantly changing industry with no lasting guarantees

• He highlights Microsoft’s AI-focused vision, asking staff to imagine billions supported by AI researchers, analysts, and coders. He names three key priorities: security (elevated after trust concerns), quality, and AI transformation

• On concerns about layoffs, Nadella encourages a growth mindset during the AI shift. He admits the process is messy—teams are changing, scopes widening—but says it brings opportunities

Nadella urges employees to accept uncertainty as part of leading AI transformation, framing the disruption as necessary. The real test is whether this message can sustain morale amid record success.

Top AI & SaaS Tools

• Seelab (Life-time Deal): AI platform that lets your team create, fine-tune, and collaborate on custom product images and brand assets in one workspace

• Lovable Agent Mode: It enables AI to independently think, plan, act, explore code, fix bugs, fetch resources, and summarize changes [F-R-E-E]

• Memories AI: World’s first Large Visual Memory Model — AI that sees, remembers, and lets you search or ask questions about videos anytime [F-R-E-E]

• Higgsfield Steal: Recreate any web image with yourself as the subject, matching pose, lighting, and outfit

• Opal by Google: Create and share AI mini-apps by connecting prompts, models, and tools using simple, natural language (available in US) [F-R-E-E]

AI Tutorial

How to Turn a Still Image into an Animated Video

Imagine turning a single photo into a moving scene — facial expressions, camera movement, and all. That’s exactly what Hailuo's Image-to-Video feature lets you do. It’s simple, customizable, and surprisingly quick. Here’s a full walkthrough of the process:

1. Sign Up or Log In

   Visit Hailuo's website and either create an account or log in to your dashboard. Complimentary credits are provided upon registration.

2. Go to ‘Image to Video’

   From the left-hand menu, go to “Video”, then select “Image to Video.” Upload the image you want to animate.

3. Describe the Animation

   Use the description box to explain how you'd like your image to move — whether it’s facial expressions, subtle camera shifts, or dramatic motion. This helps guide the animation.

4. Select the Model

   Choose Hailuo 02 from the bottom of the page. If it’s already selected, you’re good to move on.

5. Adjust Output Settings

   Set your preferences for duration, video resolution, and quantity. These options help tailor the final result to your needs.

6. Generate Your Video

   Press the credit button to begin. Your static image will be transformed into a dynamic, animated video within a short time.

Tip: Want smoother animations? Mention motion type, speed, and expression in the description box.

Top AI & Tech News

• Scientists at the Technical University of Denmark developed an AI platform that designs custom proteins in weeks, allowing immune (T) cells to target and destroy cancer cells

• Elon Musk announced that X is planning to bring back Vine, “but in AI form” — with the beloved video app’s intellectual property owned by Twitter

• Microsoft's Recall feature, which auto-screenshots on Copilot Plus PCs, is being blocked by privacy apps like Brave browser and AdGuard after Signal

AI Art Spotlight

Model: Midjourney V7

Prompt:

Full body Lion of Duality A lion split perfectly down the middle: one side made of fire and gold, the other of ice and sapphire. Walkikg straight in the camera. The background reflects both realms. Highly stylized, front-facing portrait. --chaos 20 --ar 9:16 --stylize 1000 --v 7

Prompt of the Day

Sales Mastery Prompt That Transforms Your Approach

This prompt creates a personalized, interactive sales mastery course that guides users from their current understanding to becoming authentic value creators and skilled persuaders. Acting as a transformational mentor, it uses one-on-one discovery through powerful questions, practical exercises, and thought experiments to reveal sales as a core human skill rooted in helping others.

Top AI Video Tutorial

Master Google AI Studio in 15 Minutes

Complimentary AI Course of the Day

How to Build AI Agents with n8n in 2025 (YouTube)

This comprehensive course on agent-building with n8n covers all essential aspects of creating AI agents in 2025. It begins with fundamental concepts like "What are AI Agents," moves on to exploring various n8n node types, teaches how to build automations using n8n, and provides step-by-step guidance to create fully functional AI agents.