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Welcome to another edition of AI PlanetX.
OpenAI lands rushed Pentagon contract after Anthropic ban; U.S. reportedly used Claude for Iran strike planning; Microsoft unveils a “Phantom Computer” to handle digital busywork.
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Hottest AI News
Top AI & SaaS Tools
AI Tutorial: Create Your AI Voice Clone
Top AI & Tech News
AI Art Spotlight
Prompt of the Day: Prompt for Long‑Form Content
Featured AI Video
Course of the Day: Google AI Professional Certificate
Hottest AI News
OpenAI
OpenAI Secures Rushed Pentagon Contract Following Anthropic Ban
After Trump administration banned Anthropic over unrestricted military AI demands, Sam Altman swiftly secured a Pentagon deal—saying he locked in the same ethical limits that derailed Anthropic’s talks.
Details:
The deal sets three red lines: no domestic mass surveillance, no control of fully autonomous weapons, and no high-stakes automated decisions without human oversight
OpenAI will enforce this via cloud deployment, full control of its safety systems, cleared on-site engineers for monitoring, and termination rights if safeguards are violated
In a weekend Q&A on X, Sam Altman said the deal was rushed to ease tensions, but critics question the “all lawful purposes” wording that Anthropic previously rejected
This shift makes OpenAI a key military AI partner, raising accountability concerns over ethics in classified operations.
The Architecture Behind AI-Native Revenue Automation
In our new white paper, The Architecture Behind AI-Native Revenue Automation, Tabs CTO Deepak Bapat breaks down what it actually takes to apply AI to revenue workflows without breaking the books.
You’ll learn why probabilistic reasoning isn’t enough for finance, how Tabs pairs LLMs with deterministic logic, and why a unified Commercial Graph is the foundation for scalable, audit-ready automation. From contract interpretation to cash application, this paper goes deep on where AI belongs—and where it absolutely doesn’t.
If you’re evaluating AI for billing, collections, or revenue operations, this is the architecture perspective most vendors won’t show you.
Microsoft
Microsoft Reveals a Phantom Computer to Handle Your Digital Busywork
Microsoft is actively moving into the "agentic" AI space with the introduction of Copilot Tasks, a system designed to act as a "phantom" computer that runs in the cloud to handle tedious digital chores in the background.
Details:
It moves beyond simple chat interactions by autonomously executing complex workflows, such as converting emails and attachments into ready-made slide decks or filtering through inboxes and draft replies
The system is specifically built to manage "life admin" and recurring to-do lists, with capabilities that range from finding and canceling unused subscriptions to monitoring apartment listings
Currently launched as a limited research preview to compete with similar tools from OpenAI and Anthropic, it includes safety guardrails that force the AI to ask for explicit permission before taking actions
Microsoft has opened a waitlist for the feature, aiming to eventually offload repetitive administrative work to this always-on background agent.
Top AI & SaaS Tools
Mockey (Life-time Deal): Produces photorealistic 2D, 3D, and video product mockups from thousands of templates with AI editing and no-watermark download
Gamma: Gamma integrates with Claude so you can turn chats or connected Gmail/Slack/HubSpot messages into fully editable presentations [F-R-E-E]
QuiverAI: AI design platform that uses advanced models to generate, edit, and animate precise, editable vector graphics (SVGs) from text or images [F-R-E-E]
Epismo Skills: Community-built workflow library that helps agents run reliably using proven best practices and everyday tools [F-R-E-E]
Pomelli by Google: Pomelli has launched in India — an AI marketing tool that creates scalable, on‑brand content [F-R-E-E]
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AI Tutorial
How to Build a Realistic AI Voice That Sounds Just Like You
Your voice shouldn't be a bottleneck. With AI voice cloning, create a lifelike digital version that powers your scripts, videos, and voiceovers on demand — no recording sessions required.
Visit Fish Audio
Go to Fish Audio and either create an account or log in to your existing one. Fish Audio provides complimentary credits.
Choose Voice Cloning
From the dashboard, select “Voice Cloning,” then choose a visibility: Public, Unlisted, or Private — based on whether it’s for a personal project, demo, or professional use.
Add project details
Enter a voice name, short description, and optional tags.
Tip: Use a descriptive name like “Narration Voice 1” or “Podcast Clone” for clarity.
Upload audio sample
You can either:
Upload an existing audio clip (WAV, MP3, or M4A format)
Record directly in your browser using your microphone
Requirements:
Minimum 10 seconds of clear speech
30–60 seconds recommended for best quality
Avoid background noise, music, or overlapping voices — the cleaner the input, the more accurate the cloned tone.
Preview before cloning
Before tapping “Create,” play your sample to check clarity and consistent volume. If it’s muffled or noisy, re-record a short, clean version.
Generate cloned voice
Press “Create” and wait while the system processes your voice.
This usually takes 20–60 seconds.
The cloned voice will appear in your Voices list.
Test with sample script
Select your cloned voice and type a test sentence.
For example:
“Welcome to my YouTube series, where I teach AI tools.”Tap “Generate & Play” to hear your voice clone in action.
Use generated audio
If you’re happy with the results, select “Download” to store the MP3.
You can then use the file in videos, podcasts, reels, or explainer content.
Note: Create multiple versions with different tones — energetic, calm, formal — to suit different projects.
Top AI & Tech News
US relied on Anthropic’s AI model Claude for intelligence assessments and target identification in planning strikes on Iran
Samsung plans to turn its global manufacturing network into AI-driven factories by 2030, applying AI across the full production chain
GPT-5–era models lose about one-third of accuracy in long, multi-turn chats; fix this by starting a fresh conversation and giving the model a concise summary of prior instructions
Anthropic’s chatbot Claude surged to the No. 1 app in Apple’s US App Store amid public attention from the company’s dispute with the Pentagon
AI Art Spotlight
Nano Banana 2 adds image generation support for four additional aspect ratios: 4:1, 1:4, 8:1, and 1:8
Pic 1 (on top): A 4:1 panoramic photo I took on my phone, showing the view from my apartment, when the sunset looked perfect with rows of deep red cirrocumulus
Pic 2: A 4:1 panoramic photo I took on my phone, showing the luscious jungle view from my cabinModel: Nano Banana 2
Prompt of the Day
Masterclass Prompt for Writing Binge‑Worthy Long‑Form Content
This prompt is designed for faceless YouTube creators who want to produce deep, immersive long-form stories that run 2 to 3 hours without feeling stretched or repetitive. It transforms any single idea or theme into a slow-burn psychological narrative structured across six deliberate phases, from subtle unease to emotional aftermath, ensuring tension builds naturally and viewers stay hooked until the very end.
Featured AI Video
Full interview: Anthropic CEO responds to Trump order and Pentagon clash
AI Course of the Day
Google AI Professional Certificate
This course teaches practical, workplace-focused AI skills using generative AI. You'll learn to apply AI for strategy, creativity, and automating repetitive tasks, and you’ll build a portfolio of AI projects to demonstrate your abilities.