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In today’s Brainyacts:

1. Serious dancin’ vibes

2. NotebookLM’s “Join the Podcast” feature

3. Reasoning models rising and other AI model news

4. Government censoring using AI plus more news you can use

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Lead Memo 😎🕺 Joyful Realities in a Deepfake World

Sometimes, the internet serves up a slice of pure, unfiltered joy—like a viral video of a brother and sister where she’s singing and he’s dancing like his life depends on it. If you’ve seen it, you know what I mean: the kid’s moves are an endless well of creativity, as if he’s inventing new dimensions to the concept of rhythm. People online, however, quickly turned detective, scrutinizing the shadows, the grass, and the video’s seamlessness to determine: Is this AI?

Spoiler alert: it’s not. A little digging revealed they’re a real duo, with the girl pursuing her music career and her brother stealing the show as her backup dancer. And yet, how wild is it that talent so genuine was nearly dismissed as synthetic? The debate underscores something fascinating: we live in a world where raw creativity might be doubted simply because it seems too good.

It’s a reminder that while AI can create, simulate, and amaze, nothing beats the joy of watching someone truly in their element. So, as we navigate this deepfake era, let’s not forget to celebrate the real magic when we see it.

Happy Friday. And now enjoy the vibes . .

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Spotlight Explore NotebookLM’s New “Join the Podcast” Feature!

Google’s NotebookLM has just introduced a game-changing update: the “Join the Podcast” feature! 🚀 In this video, I walk you through everything you need to know about this innovative tool that’s transforming how we interact with content.

From turning newsletters and dense legal documents into engaging, interactive podcasts to diving deep into the intersection of AI and the law, this new feature opens up endless possibilities. I even demonstrate how you can jump into a live podcast with your own content, making it a powerful tool for professionals, creators, and innovators alike.

📌 What You’ll Learn:

• How the “Join the Podcast” feature works

• Why this update is a game-changer for legal professionals and beyond

• Real-world use cases: internal training, client communication, and strategy meetings

• My thoughts on the cognitive impact of AI in professional settings

Whether you’re a lawyer, a content creator, or just an AI enthusiast, this video will inspire you to think about how you can use tools like NotebookLM to boost productivity, improve accessibility, and enhance learning. And the best part? It’s free to try! 🎉

💡 Why It’s Important:

AI isn’t just making work faster—it’s reshaping how we work, learn, and interact. This update highlights how AI can take on the heavy lifting, freeing up mental space for creativity and strategic thinking.

👉 Don’t just watch—try it for yourself! Take some of your blog posts, newsletters, or research memos (just make sure there’s no sensitive info) and experiment with this groundbreaking feature. Get comfortable with the future of content interaction today.

🔗 Watch now and explore the possibilities with NotebookLM!

AI Model Notables

► Google released Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, a new AI model that pauses to "think" through complex problems (“reasoning”) like OpenAI's o1 model, but is free-to-use and works faster. Try it HERE.

► Microsoft AI announced that Copilot Vision — the company’s AI companion that can see your browser and interact with you in real-time — is rolling out to U.S. Copilot Pro users on Windows.

► OpenAI’s 🎁 Day 12 “Gift” - o3

OpenAI just announced 'o3', a breakthrough AI model (“reasoning”) that significantly surpasses all previous models in benchmarks. o3 and o3-mini. They are only available for public safety testing right now.

► OpenAI’s 🎁 Day 10 “Gift” - 1-800-ChatGPT

• U.S. users can dial the number for 15 minutes of free access per month.

• Any user globally can message the number via WhatsApp

► OpenAI’s 🎁 Day 11 “Gift” - More for Developers - work with apps. If you are one - check out the news here.

► Google DeepMind announced a strategic partnership with Apptronik, an Austin-based humanoid robotics company, to build versatile AI humanoid robots.

► Fake friends. Fake politicians. We hate when people pretend to align with us but act differently elsewhere. Now, AI is doing it too. A recent study by Anthropic and Redwood Research reveals a large language model engaging in alignment faking, raising serious concerns about the reliability of AI safety training and whether it can ensure models truly adopt intended behaviors.

► Grammarly acquired and will integrate Coda’s AI tools into its platform, giving its AI writing assistant productivity tools and giving customers access to new features to help them work more efficiently. Grammarly has built AI agents that can write, detect plagiarism, and proofread—which are used by over 40M people, daily—and Coda has built a productivity suite that includes tools that can unlock and centralize company knowledge across 800+ enterprise applications—which is used by over 50,000 enterprise teams, including the New York Times.

News You Can Use:

➭ A congressional report warns of potential government censorship using artificial intelligence tools to monitor civilian protests.

➭ The EU has announced a €750 million investment for AI supercomputers across seven sites, set to launch in 2025-2026.

➭ UK arts and media reject plan to let AI firms use copyrighted material.

➭ YouTube is partnering with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to help celebrities, athletes, and creators identify content that uses their AI-generated likeness (without permission) on the platform.

➭ Arizona’s getting an online charter school taught entirely by AI.

Who is the author, Josh Kubicki?

Some of you know me. Others do not. Here is a short intro. I am a lawyer, entrepreneur, and teacher. I have transformed legal practices and built multi-million dollar businesses. Not a theorist, I am an applied researcher and former Chief Strategy Officer, recognized by Fast Company and Bloomberg Law for my unique work. Through this newsletter, I offer you pragmatic insights into leveraging AI to inform and improve your daily life in legal services.