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Sam Altman drops a bomb: "We know how to build AGI." In a reflective blog post, OpenAI's CEO claims they've cracked the AGI code and are now setting sights on superintelligence. If true, this isn't just moving goalposts – it's relocating the entire stadium. The tech implications are massive, but let's not forget the ethical minefield we're tap-dancing through. One burning question: If AGI is "solved," why isn't Clippy 2.0 writing my emails yet?

1. Microsoft's Bing goes full chameleon, masquerading as Google when you search for... Google. It's like showing up to a Pepsi party wearing a Coke costume. Bold strategy, Redmond – let's see if it pays off.

2. Withings unveils the Omnia, a full-body scanning smart mirror. Finally, a way to get roasted by AI about your dad bod first thing in the morning. Just what the doctor ordered: more anxiety with your morning coffee.

• Microsoft's doubling down on AI, committing $80B for 2025. That's a lot of paperclips.
• Avataar launches Velocity, an AI tool generating product videos from a single link. Goodbye, intern with a smartphone.
• Watch Duty, a wildfire monitoring app, hits 7.2M users across 14 states. Because nothing says "relaxing weekend" like push notifications about impending doom.

If AI can now generate product videos from a single link, how long until our entire online shopping experience is just an AI fever dream?

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