OpenAI Reports ChatGPT Users to Police

Welcome to another edition of AI PlanetX.

ChatGPT’s hidden surveillance sparks privacy uproar; OpenAI eyes 1GW India data hub; China’s pragmatic AI push challenges Silicon Valley’s AGI race.

• Hottest AI News

• Top AI & SaaS Tools

• AI Tutorial: Generate Marketing Videos with Veo 3

• Top AI & Tech News

• AI Art Spotlight

• Prompt of the Day: Prompting Guide for Nano Banana

• AI Video Tutorial

• Course of the Day: Prompt Engineering Basics

Hottest AI News

OpenAI

ChatGPT's Hidden Surveillance Sparks Massive Privacy Backlash

OpenAI admitted it scans ChatGPT conversations and may report threats to police. The disclosure, tucked into a mental health blog post, has fueled backlash from users who feel betrayed by what they see as invasive surveillance of private AI interactions.

Details:

• OpenAI routes flagged conversations to human reviewers. These reviewers assess threats and may contact law enforcement in "imminent" cases. This raises concerns about how the company tracks user locations. Critics also warn of abuse, where bad actors could impersonate others

• The policy appears to contradict CEO Sam Altman’s promises of "therapist-level" privacy. It also threatens attorney-client privilege for lawyers using AI tools. Critics point to the tech industry’s history of expanding surveillance. They reference Snowden’s revelations about government cooperation with major companies

• Experts warn that involving armed police in mental health crises often makes outcomes worse. One cited case is the man killed during an AI-induced psychotic episode. Critics call this a "carceral state" approach

This controversy shows a bigger AI trend: rushed products, people treated as test subjects, and authoritarian fixes when problems emerge. It reinforces fears that even private digital moments are monitored and reported.

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AI in China

China's Practical AI Strategy May Beat Silicon Valley's AGI Dreams

Silicon Valley is spending billions chasing AGI, even as fears of a bubble rise and leaders like Sam Altman voice doubts. China, meanwhile, follows a practical path that could prove the smarter long-term strategy.

Details:

• Since ChatGPT launched, the US has chased AGI—AI on par with human thinking. Meta, Google, and OpenAI spend billions, with some predicting superintelligence by 2027. A congressional panel even proposed a “Manhattan Project.” But GPT-5 disappointed, and Sam Altman warns of a bubble

• China, under Xi Jinping, focuses on practical use. AI grades exams, improves forecasts, aids farmers, and supports police. Tsinghua builds AI hospitals, robots run dark factories, and DeepSeek powers farming and city services in Xiong’an

• Beijing fuels this with an $8.4B AI fund, local financing, and its “AI+” push. Open-source keeps costs low, speeding adoption worldwide. US chip bans force China to optimize, letting America explore while China rapidly follows with applications

China’s pragmatic AI initiative shows results. While the US chases distant AGI, China builds tools with real value. Eric Schmidt warns America’s fixation could let China’s steady approach win.

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AI Tutorial

How to Generate Pro Marketing Videos with Gemini’s Veo 3 in Minutes

Need campaign videos but don’t have a video team? No problem. Gemini’s Veo 3 lets you generate short, professional clips straight from text or images — and it’s easier than you think.

1. Visit tool

   Open Gemini, navigate to the “Tools” menu, and select “Videos with Veo.”

2. Add creative input

   Either drag and drop an image as a visual reference or type a clear description of your idea. Include scene-by-scene details and highlight any must-show elements (like a product logo, tagline, or specific setting).

3. Structure prompt

   Use this template for best results:

   “Create a [product] video. Theme: [message]. Scene 1: [description]. Scene 2: [transition]. Must show: [key element].”

   • Example: “Create a coffee brand video. Theme: energy boost. Scene 1: close-up of beans pouring into a grinder. Scene 2: whip pan to steaming cup. Must show: brand logo on mug.”

4. Refine with cinematography terms

   Be explicit with transition language like “whip pan,” “fade in,” or “match cut.” Veo responds better to precise film terms than vague phrases such as “smooth transition.”

5. Submit request

   Tap “Generate” and wait for rendering. Watch the generated clip and make sure key elements (product, transitions, mood) are present.

   If not, tweak your prompt and regenerate.

6. Export video

   Send directly to Canva or download for editing in your preferred software.

   Customize text overlays, add licensed music, and adjust branding details.

7. Format for platforms

   Crop or resize into multiple aspect ratios: 9:16 (TikTok/Reels), 1:1 (Instagram feed), and 16:9 (YouTube/ads).

Tip: The more cinematic and detailed your directions are, the closer Veo will get to producing professional-quality results.

Top AI & Tech News

• OpenAI is reportedly exploring partners to build a data center in India with at least 1 gigawatt of capacity

• Runway, known for video and image generation, sees robotics (including self-driving cars) as a growing revenue opportunity

• Bumble’s CEO said they’re planning an AI‑powered matchmaking app, signaling a push beyond swipes toward assistant-driven introductions and personalization

• Radboud University finds a tiny in-artery OCT camera with AI can quickly and accurately spot vulnerable coronary plaques that predict repeat heart attacks

AI Art Spotlight

Model: Midjourney V7

Prompt:

a whimsical scene of a sketch of a drawing of a girl holding a thread with a waning crescent-shaped balloon floating brightly, gracefully walking from right to left. The background is a park at night with romantic streetlights lit and blurred with soft bokeh lights, --ar 9:16 --v 7

Prompt of the Day

Prompting Guide for Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana)

This guide shows how to get sharper results from Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana) by being specific, setting clear intent, and iterating. Describe subjects in rich detail to control style and features, and restart with a full character spec if traits drift over edits. Always state the purpose (e.g., branding vs. illustration) to steer tone and design.

Top AI Video Tutorial

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Complimentary AI Course of the Day

Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

This practical course teaches you how to design effective prompts that guide generative AI to produce accurate, useful outputs. You’ll learn core concepts, why prompt engineering matters, and proven best practices for text prompts. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll apply interview-style prompting, chain-of-thought, and tree-of-thought techniques to boost reliability, reduce ambiguity, and improve reasoning quality.